2nd Nov, 2021 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Zephyr)
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[M] A 3½IN. RADIUS AVIATION SEXTANT BY HENRY HUGHES & SONS LTD FOR THE AIR MINISTRY, CIRCA 1943
A 3½IN. RADIUS AVIATION SEXTANT BY HENRY HUGHES & SONS LTD FOR THE AIR MINISTRY, CIRCA 1943
with crackle-finish T-frame, the inset scale divided to 120°, the arc numbered 36112, index arm with micrometre adjustment, stamped with Air Ministry mark and numbered 6B/177, sighting tube with rubber eyepiece, seven shades, Bakelite handle and pin feet, contained within fitted composition box of issue with maker's label dated 29-7-43 and retail label for Capt. Owen Watts, London -- 8in. (20.5cm.) diam
Sold for £372
Estimated at £300 - £400
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A 3½IN. RADIUS AVIATION SEXTANT BY HENRY HUGHES & SONS LTD FOR THE AIR MINISTRY, CIRCA 1943
with crackle-finish T-frame, the inset scale divided to 120°, the arc numbered 36112, index arm with micrometre adjustment, stamped with Air Ministry mark and numbered 6B/177, sighting tube with rubber eyepiece, seven shades, Bakelite handle and pin feet, contained within fitted composition box of issue with maker's label dated 29-7-43 and retail label for Capt. Owen Watts, London -- 8in. (20.5cm.) diam
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Zephyr), 2nd Nov, 2021
Mercantile (Sail) – 1-92A
Mercantile (Steam) – 93-151
Naval (Sail) – 155-236
Naval (Steam) – 240-340
Navigation & Scientific Instruments – 341-392
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