Set Deity Collection

Mechanical equinox dial, for latitude 0-90 degrees, 18th century
MMM5468898 Mechanical equinox dial, for latitude 0-90 degrees, 18th century; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Mechanical equinox dial, for latitude 0-90 degrees)

Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, for 10-degree latitude. Brass instrument, c.1800-1843 (brass)
MMM5475067 Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, for 10-degree latitude. Brass instrument, c.1800-1843 (brass); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Sundial from Augsburg (Germany)

Universal sundial for latitude 0-90 degrees, decorated with crowned eagles. Copper object, c.1635 (copper)
MMM5470074 Universal sundial for latitude 0-90 degrees, decorated with crowned eagles. Copper object, c.1635 (copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Horizontal sundial pedestal for latitude 51 degrees, by Thomas Crow (?), 1801 (copper)
MMM5470095 Horizontal sundial pedestal for latitude 51 degrees, by Thomas Crow (?), 1801 (copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Diptych sundial for 49° latitude, seen from the closed lid, in ivory, dated, c.1640-60 (ivory)
MMM5475369 Diptych sundial for 49° latitude, seen from the closed lid, in ivory, dated, c.1640-60 (ivory); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Diptych sundial for 49° latitude)

Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, probably for 10-degree latitude. Brass instrument, 18th century (brass)
MMM5474487 Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, probably for 10-degree latitude. Brass instrument, 18th century (brass) by Vogler, Andreas (c.1730-1800); National Maritime Museum, London

Horizontal sundial, open, with an allegorical representation of justice (IUSTITIA) and mirror, c.1575 (silver)
MMM5474534 Horizontal sundial, open, with an allegorical representation of justice (IUSTITIA) and mirror, c.1575 (silver, leather and paper); National Maritime Museum, London

Diptych sundial (closed) for Latitude 48. Ivory instrument 1619, by Lienhart Miller (?), 1619 (ivory)
MMM5473341 Diptych sundial (closed) for Latitude 48. Ivory instrument 1619, by Lienhart Miller (?), 1619 (ivory); National Maritime Museum, London

Magnetic azimuth dial from Dieppe (France), for latitude 50 degrees, portable, c.1680 (ivory and brass)
MMM5474570 Magnetic azimuth dial from Dieppe (France), for latitude 50 degrees, portable, c.1680 (ivory and brass); National Maritime Museum, London

Diptych sundial, for latitude 49 degrees, seen from the dial with open cover, in ivory, c.1640-60 (ivory)
MMM5475377 Diptych sundial, for latitude 49 degrees, seen from the dial with open cover, in ivory, c.1640-60 (ivory); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Diptych sundial)

Diptych sundial (open), with magnetic compass. Ivory instrument, mid-17th century, by Thomas Ducher (?) (ivory)
MMM5474002 Diptych sundial (open), with magnetic compass. Ivory instrument, mid-17th century, by Thomas Ducher (?) (ivory); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Diptych sundial (open)

Diptych compass dial, for latitude 49 degrees, finely decorated. Object made of ebony and ivory
MMM5470013 Diptych compass dial, for latitude 49 degrees, finely decorated. Object made of ebony and ivory, c.1600-50 (ebony and ivory); National Maritime Museum, London

Butterfield dial for latitude 50 degrees, in its case. Silver instrument, 1700-1720, by John Rowley ()
MMM5474069 Butterfield dial for latitude 50 degrees, in its case. Silver instrument, 1700-1720, by John Rowley (?), 1700-20 (silver) by Rowley, John (1668-1728); National Maritime Museum, London

Magnetic azimuth dial from Dieppe (France), for latitude 50 degrees, open, with magnetic compass
MMM5474564 Magnetic azimuth dial from Dieppe (France), for latitude 50 degrees, open, with magnetic compass, c.1650-1700 (silver and ivory); National Maritime Museum, London

Magnetic azimuth dial from Dieppe (France), c.1650-1700 (silver and ivory)
MMM5474553 Magnetic azimuth dial from Dieppe (France), c.1650-1700 (silver and ivory); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Magnetic azimuth dial from Dieppe (France)

Horizontal solar and lunar dial, c.1577 (copper and glass)
MMM5469120 Horizontal solar and lunar dial, c.1577 (copper and glass); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Horizontal solar and lunar dial)

Diptych dial, for latitude 50 degrees, with magnetic compass and engraved table, as well as some decorations
MMM5469020 Diptych dial, for latitude 50 degrees, with magnetic compass and engraved table, as well as some decorations, 1733 (ivory and copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Sundial with a Gunter scale and a square of shadow expertise
MMM5473302 Sundial with a Gunter scale and a square of shadow expertise; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Sundial with a Gunter scale and a square of shadow expertise)

Time dial with Gunter projection, c.1650 (brass)
MMM5475114 Time dial with Gunter projection, c.1650 (brass); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Time dial with Gunter projection, including a shadow surveillance square at the top)

Universal pocket equinox dial for Latitude 35 degrees, deployed, seen from the reverse
MMM5474503 Universal pocket equinox dial for Latitude 35 degrees, deployed, seen from the reverse, 1650-1700 (silver and gilded copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Butterfield dial for latitude 50 degrees, in its case, seen from the reverse. Silver instrument, 1700-20 (silver)
MMM5474073 Butterfield dial for latitude 50 degrees, in its case, seen from the reverse. Silver instrument, 1700-20 (silver) by Rowley, John (1668-1728); National Maritime Museum, London

Diptych sundial (closed), for latitude 42 degrees. Ivory instrument, mid-17th century, by Thomas Ducher (?) (ivory)
MMM5474011 Diptych sundial (closed), for latitude 42 degrees. Ivory instrument, mid-17th century, by Thomas Ducher (?) (ivory); National Maritime Museum, London

Latitude 46 degree sundial, with magnetic compass, 16th century (gold)
MMM5470214 Latitude 46 degree sundial, with magnetic compass, 16th century (gold); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Latitude 46 degree sundial, with magnetic compass)

Magnetic compass dial for latitude 52 degrees, c.1910-1920 (copper and cardboard)
MMM5469103 Magnetic compass dial for latitude 52 degrees, c.1910-1920 (copper and cardboard); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Magnetic compass dial for latitude 52 degrees)

Augsburg compass (Germany) and its 10-degree latitude dial, with its lid including an engraved plate
MMM5469066 Augsburg compass (Germany) and its 10-degree latitude dial, with its lid including an engraved plate, c.1750 (copper and glass compass); National Maritime Museum, London

Diyptic dial, for latitude 0-90 degrees, with engraved table and the position of some European cities
MMM5469039 Diyptic dial, for latitude 0-90 degrees, with engraved table and the position of some European cities, 1556 (ivory and copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Magnetic azimuth dial for 49° latitude, reverse Brass instrument, early 17th century
MMM5475052 Magnetic azimuth dial for 49° latitude, reverse Brass instrument, early 17th century; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Magnetic azimuth dial for 49° latitude)

Diptych sundial for latitude 42 degrees, (open), with magnetic compass. Ivory instrument, c.1600 (ivory)
MMM5473980 Diptych sundial for latitude 42 degrees, (open), with magnetic compass. Ivory instrument, c.1600 (ivory); National Maritime Museum, London

Reverse side of the magnetic compass dial from Dieppe (France), for latitude 50 degrees
MMM5469081 Reverse side of the magnetic compass dial from Dieppe (France), for latitude 50 degrees, c.1660 (silver and tortoise shells); National Maritime Museum, London

Horizontal travel dial, for the 49° latitude, with magnetic compass and engraved indications and decorations
MMM5469065 Horizontal travel dial, for the 49° latitude, with magnetic compass and engraved indications and decorations, c.1550-1600 (ivory and copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Butterfield dial for latitudes 40 and 60 degrees, built around an acanthus decor, with magnetic compass
MMM5468978 Butterfield dial for latitudes 40 and 60 degrees, built around an acanthus decor, with magnetic compass, 18th century (silver copper and glass); National Maritime Museum, London

Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, probably for latitude 0. Brass instrument, 18th century (brass)
MMM5474497 Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, probably for latitude 0. Brass instrument, 18th century (brass) by Vogler, Andreas (c.1730-1800); National Maritime Museum, London

Polyhedral sundial for latitude 20 degrees, with magnetic compass on its base, 1780-1810 (brass and wood)
MMM5474006 Polyhedral sundial for latitude 20 degrees, with magnetic compass on its base, 1780-1810 (brass and wood); National Maritime Museum, London

Diptych dial, unfolded, for latitude 42 degrees, with engraved decorations
MMM5469024 Diptych dial, unfolded, for latitude 42 degrees, with engraved decorations. Ivory and copper object, 1580 (ivory and copper) by Ducher, Hans (fl.1574); National Maritime Museum, London

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"In ancient cultures, Set was revered as a powerful and complex god. Often depicted with an animalistic visage, this Egyptian deity embodied both good and evil qualities. As the patron of deserts, chaos, and darkness, he was feared for his ability to bring destruction upon those who crossed him. Yet, in other aspects of life - such as war and protection - Set's power was revered by pharaohs themselves. His dual nature reflected humanity's own contradictions: our capacity for both good and evil is mirrored in the multifaceted character of this ancient deity. As we gaze upon his enigmatic face, we are reminded that even the most seemingly one-dimensional beings can harbor depths of complexity and mystery." #SetDeity #EgyptianMythology #AncientCultures