Vertical sundial 19th century

This 19th-century vertical sundial, attributed to H.W.W., is a small, portable device for telling time based on the position of the sun. The sundial features a compass rose with a stylized sun, indicating north, south, east, and west. The metal object has an oval shape with a ring at the top for hanging. The sundial's intricate design suggests a maker skilled in both metalworking and astronomy, highlighting a period when these disciplines were closely intertwined.