ANTIQUE SEXTANT,An early 19th Century (circa 1920s), ladder frame vernier sextant with oxidised brass frame and polished brass arc, Signed H.Hughes & son Ltd, 59 Fenchurch St, London. The silvered inlaid scale divided 5-0-150 degrees, platform magnifier to vernier with fine tangent screw adjustment. Seven shades, two mirrors, four telescopes and contained within original fitted oak carrying case with test certificate dated 1928. P.O.A |
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