FINE CARY SEXTANT WITH GOLD VERNIER

FINE CARY SEXTANT WITH GOLD VERNIER

£950 GBP

HIGH QUALITY VERNIER SEXTANT SIGNED: CARY. LONDON WITH PLATINUM SCALE, MINUS 5 DEGREES TO 140 DEGREES DIVIDED IN 10' MINUTE DIVISIONS, GOLD VERNIER READING TO 10" SECONDS OF ARC. 8" INCH RADIUS WITH SIGHTING TUBE, ERECTING SCOPE, LONG INVERTING SCOPE WITH CROSS HAIRS INTACT, 2 FILTER CAPS, ADJUSTMENT PIN AND HORN MAGNIFIER. MAHOGANY BOX 11.1/2" x 11" x 4.3/4" INCHES. WITH MILITARY CHEST HANDLE & TRADE LABEL FOR CARY PORTER.

Circa

1870

Country of manufacture

UK and Ireland

Category: Navigational instruments

Description

THESE CONSTRUCTED FRAMES WERE TOP QUALITY AND WERE AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE DOUBLE/PILLAR FRAMES AVAILABLE , IN MY OPINION THESE SEXTANTS WERE SUPERIOR.

SHIPPING BY FEDEX, UPS, ROYAL MAIL. FULLY TRACKED.  Contact Email:  michaelread060@gmail.com

 

 

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Mike Read Antique Sciences

Based in Lelant, near St Ives, Cornwall, I have been trading since 1979, buying and selling scientific instruments and nautical antiques. Over the years I have acquired many rare and wonderful items for the trade and collectors alike. I hope this continues. Mike Read. Email: michaelread060@gmail.com

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