A 6IN. RADIUS VERNIER SEXTANT BY H. HUGHES & SONS, LONDON, CIRCA 1911
with oxidised brass three-circle Mate's pattern frame, the arc inset silvered scale divided to 150° signed as per title and numbered 6765, vernier with magnifier, seven shades, two mirrors, contained within fitted box of issue with four sighting tubes and accessories and error certificate dated 1911 -- 10¾in. (27cm.) wide; together with a ladder-frame example with rubbed scales in box with tubes
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A 6IN. RADIUS VERNIER SEXTANT BY H. HUGHES & SONS, LONDON, CIRCA 1911
with oxidised brass three-circle Mate's pattern frame, the arc inset silvered scale divided to 150° signed as per title and numbered 6765, vernier with magnifier, seven shades, two mirrors, contained within fitted box of issue with four sighting tubes and accessories and error certificate dated 1911 -- 10¾in. (27cm.) wide; together with a ladder-frame example with rubbed scales in box with tubes
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Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Speedy'), 6th Nov, 2018
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Main View and Sale Venue:
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London, W14 0PD
Large Object View and Post-Sale Collection:
6 Imperial Studios
3-11 Imperial Road
London, SW6 2AG
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Viewing
Saturday, 3rd November
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Sunday, 4th November
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Monday, 5th November
(10am-5pm)
Tuesday, 6th November
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