Universal Equinoctial Sundial Model, The Great Instruments of Discovery Collection, 1987 Puzzle with thunderbolts in his hands

with thunderbolts in his hands

The original purchaser bought several Amate Bark paintings there

possibly 1970's or earlier

The Discovery Sextant is an official issue of the National Maritime Historical Society presented in 1992 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's voyage to America

The silver medal displays a vista of Grand Canyon National park on the front of the display

Universal Equinoctial Sundial Model, The Great Instruments of Discovery Collection, 1987 Puzzle with thunderbolts in his handsThis working sundial model with compass was commissioned by the National Maritime Historical Society in 1987 as a part of their Great Instruments of Discovery Series. It was created for them by the Franklin Mint in the years leading up to the 500th anniversary of Columbus's voyage to America. This item is in mint condition with it's original box and certificate of authenticity. Dimensions with Base: Length 5 and 1 8 inches, Width 4 and 3 16 inches,