24th Nov, 2020 10:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Venerable)

 
Lot 231
 

231

[M] A 7½IN. RADIUS BRASS OVAL PATTERN SEXTANT, CIRCA 1860

A 7½IN. RADIUS BRASS OVAL PATTERN SEXTANT, CIRCA 1860

unsigned, with oxidised brass frame, polished brass arc with polished scale divided to 150°, vernier with clamp and fine screw adjustment, seven shades, two mirrors, wooden handle, contained in fitted keystone box with retail label for F. Martin, Swansea, inside lid and cabinet photograph of a young bosun -- 10in. (25.5cm.) wide

Estimated at £300 - £400

 

A 7½IN. RADIUS BRASS OVAL PATTERN SEXTANT, CIRCA 1860

unsigned, with oxidised brass frame, polished brass arc with polished scale divided to 150°, vernier with clamp and fine screw adjustment, seven shades, two mirrors, wooden handle, contained in fitted keystone box with retail label for F. Martin, Swansea, inside lid and cabinet photograph of a young bosun -- 10in. (25.5cm.) wide

Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Venerable), 24th Nov, 2020

Mercantile : 1-98

Naval : 101-179

Instruments : 181-295

Printed catalogues available at £20 (+P&P)

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