A DRUM SEXTANT BY W.R. WATTS, LONDON, CIRCA 1866
of typical form, constructed in lacquered brass signed by inset silvered scale E.R. Watts, Old Kent Rd., London, detachable sighting tube, threaded cover inscribed F. Livsey, contained in fitted leather case with owner's name and dated '1866' -- 4in. (10cm.) cased

Provenance: Phillips, London, 20th May 1975, (£75)

Condition Report
Sextant in good overall order - scale oxidised but clear, mechanics good; leather case now tatty - lid detached and missing a side piece, remnant strapping, scuffed and worn, although owner's name and date remain clear.

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