FINE SEXTANT BY COX OF PLYMOUTH DOCK
£2500 GBP
EXCELLENT DIAMOND FRAME LARGE SEXTANT SIGNED: COX. PLYM DOCK. ( PRE-DEVONPORT) BRONZE DIAMOND FRAME WITH YELLOW BRASS FITTINGS. WITH SILVER SCALE & VERNIER, SCALE DIVIDED IN 15' MINUTE DIVISIONS, -2 DEGREES TO 139 DEGREES. VERNIER READING TO 15 SECONDS OF ARC. COMPLETE WITH LONG INVERTING TELESCOPE, ERECTING SCOPE, SIGHTING TUBE, ADJUSTING PIN, HORN MAGNIFIER. RADIUS 8.1/2" INCHES. ORIGINAL KEYSTONE BOX.
Circa
1810
Country of manufacture
UK and Ireland
Description
PLYMOUTH DOCK EST. 1690 DEVONPORT Ca. 1820 TO PRESENT. LONDON QUALITY ORIGINAL GOLD LACQUER FINISH.
SHIPPING BY FEDEX, UPS, DHL, ECT. FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email: michaelread060@gmail.com
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Dealer information
MikeRead
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
