The Red Ensign or "Red Duster" is a flag that originated in the early 17th century as a British ensign flown by the Royal Navy and later specifically by British merchantmen

slim 50cl bottle

Stumpy little steam-powered cargo ships like these were once a familiar sight around the west coast of Scotland

with black hands and Roman numerals

Greenwich Sundial Compass MODELKITS The Red Ensign or "RedOur brass pocket sundial is a completely self contained portable instrument, with a compass for alignment and velvet carry pouch for protection. The gnomon is set for latitudes around 50 degrees North, so will be most accurate in the south of England, northern Europe, Canada and so on. At these latitudes this is a functioning time indicator (in as much as sundials ever were!) diameter 3", height 1". Made from chunky solid brass.