SEXTANT BY JAMES HENRY STEWARD. LONDON
£570 GBP
GOOD QUALITY THREE RING SEXTANT SIGNED: J H STEWARD. 406 & 454 STRAND, LONDON.NO. 861. CLASS A SEXTANT, PLEASE NOTE NO ERRORS ACROSS THE ARC. COMPLETE WITH ALL ACCESSORIES.
Circa
1880
Country of manufacture
UK and Ireland
Description
COMPRISES OF SILVER SCALE & VERNIER, SCALE DIVIDED IN 10′ MINUTE DIVISIONS, VERNIER READING TO 10″ SECONDS OF ARC, RADIUS 6.1/2″ INCHES, SIGHTING TUBE, WIDE ANGLE ERECTING SCOPE, LONG INVERTING SCOPE WITH TWO EYE-PIECES & CROSS HAIRS IN BOTH. TWO PUSH-ON FILTER CAPS, SCREWDRIVER AND MIRROR ADJUSTING KEY. ALL TELESCOPES HAVE INTERRUPTED THREADS AND MOST OF THE ACCESSORIES ARE NUMBERED 861 MAHOGANY HANDLE WITH IVORY BACKING FOR RECORDING ALTITUDES/READINGS ETC. BAISE LINED MAHOGANY BOX 10″ x 9.1/2″ x 5.1/4″ INCHES. PROVENANCE: CAPT. REGINALD FRANCIS MORICE R.N. B.13-6-1894 D. 22-6-1971. IVORY EXEMPTION NO. 2RKPD5MC
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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
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