Wikipedia lists an 1836 patent as the first sun compass. Given the
relationship of solar hour with azimuth, I would have expected some
portable sundials (not fitted with a magnetic compass) to have compass
markings.

Anyone know of examples that predate 1836?

Thanks

Steve
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