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ANTIQUE NAVIGATORS SEXTANT No.6
Antique Sextant by Heath & Co Ltd, London.
A fine late 19th century navigators Sextant with a rare 'lozenge' style frame design. the sextant is beautifull hand ngraved on the arc Heath & Co Ltd, Crayford, London.
The silver scale is engraved from -5 degrees to 150 degrees and can measure angles up to 127 degrees, it is divided into 10 minute increments. The index arm has swinging scale magnifier, the silver Vernier scale reads from 0 to 10 seconds of arc. 6.5 inch radius.
It is contained within its original fitted hardwood box with carry handle and lined with green Baize.
this sextant is complete with four telescopes, one eyepiece sun filter and mirror adjusting tool.
ANTIQUE NAVIGATORS SEXTANT. No.22
Antique Sextant by J. Parkes & Sons, Liverpool.
A fine late 19th century navigators Sextant, brass 'Bell pattern' frame design. Engraved on the arc J. Parkes & Sons, Liverpool.
The silver scale is engraved from -5 degrees to 155 degrees and can measure angles up to 129 degrees, it is divided into 10 minute increments. The index arm has swinging scale magnifier, the silver Vernier scale reads from 0 to 10 seconds of arc. 7 inch radius.
This rare Sextant has a universal rack and pinion focusing object lens that comes with three interchangeable eye pieces.
It is contained within its original hardwood box that has a patent push button release mechanism and brass carry handle. It is also complete with all its accessories - two eye piece sun filters, mirror adjusting tool, screwdriver and key to the box lock. It also has a Patent greatest angle clamp.
ANTIQUE SEXTANT. No.20
Antique sextant by Reynolds & Son, London.
A fine early 20th century navigators Sextant with 'Double Curve' frame design. Beautifully hand engraved on the arc Reynolds & Son Ltd, 14 London St, London. EC.
The silver scale is engraved from -5 degrees to 155 degrees and can measure angles to 129 degrees, it is divided into 10 minute increments. The index arm has swinging scale magnifier, the silver Vernier scale reads from 0 to 10 seconds of arc. This sextant has a 7 inch radius.
Box measures W 28 / D 26 / H 13 cm.
This antique Sextant is in superb condition and is contained within its original hardwood box. It comes complete with all its accessories - Three telescopes, telescope sun filter and mirror adjusting tool.
The history of Reynolds & Son is not well documented, it is thought they were in established around 1854 and traded from 14 London Street, London. They specialised in nautical instruments and became a limited company in 1909. during the 1930’s they merged with the equally renowned company John Lilley & Son and the new company became Lilley & Reynolds Ltd.
ANTIQUE SEXTANT. No.2
Antique Sextant made by P. Violin, Nantes.
A fine late 19th / early 20th century navigators Sextant, brass frame with ladder frame design. Engraved on the arc P. Violin, 41 & 43 Quai de la Fosse, Nantes. No.233.
The silver scale is engraved from -5 degrees to 165 degrees and can measure angles up to 136 degrees, it is divided into 10 minute increments. The index arm has swinging scale magnifier, the silver Vernier scale reads from 0 to 10 seconds of arc. 7.5 inch radius.
This antique Sextant is contained within its original hardwood box. It comes with three telescopes, two eye piece sun filters and mirror adjusting tools.
ANTIQUE SEXTANT. No.12
Antique Sextant made by Spencer Browning & Co, London.
A late 18th Century / very early 19th Century brass pillar or double frame navigators Sextant, signed on the arc Spencer Browning & Co, London.
The silver scale is engraved from -5 degrees to 155 degrees and can measure angles up to 134 degrees, it is divided into 10 minute increments. The silver Vernier scale reads from 0 to 10 seconds of arc. The Sextant has an 8 inch radius.
The Sextant is contained within its original hardwood carry case and comes complete with three telescopes, spare telescope eyepiece and press on telescope sun filter.
The scale magnifyer is missing.
Spencer Browning & Co are recorded as making navigational instruments from 1840 to 1870.
ANTIQUE SEXTANT. No.19
Antique Sextant by H. Hughes & Son Ltd, London.
A British Admiralty / Royal Navy pattern micrometer Sextant, complete with its original Battleship grey enamel paint.
The silver arc scale is engraved -5 degrees to 130 degrees and engraved H. Hughes & Son Ltd, London with the Admiralty Broad arrow mark / Pussers mark. The idex arm is fitted with a rapid reader clamp and carries a brass plaque with the Admiralty pattern and serial number. A battery powered night illumination lamp is fitted to the index arm micrometer dial.
The Sextant is complete in its original wooden box / carry case and comes with two telescopes, spare eye piece, two press on telescope sun filters, mirror adjusting pin, brush, oil bottle and key to the box.
H. Hughes & Son ltd were a manufacturer of top quality navigational Sextants, this model was originally supplied to the British Admiralty / Royal Navy at a cost of over £3700.00 each.
ANTIQUE SEXTANT. No.5
Antique Sextant by Heath & Co Ltd, London.
A superb and rare late 19th century navigators Sextant, Royal Navy pattern 'Bell' frame design. Engraved on the arc Heath & Co Ltd, Crayford, London.
The silver scale is engraved from -5 degrees to 150 degrees and can measure angles up to 136 degrees, it is divided into 10 minute increments. The index arm has swinging scale magnifier, the silver Vernier scale reads from 0 to 10 seconds of arc. 7 inch radius.
It is contained within its original hardwood box that has a patent push button sextant release mechanism and brass carry handle. It is also complete with all its accessories - three telescopes, one spare eyepiece, also the later addition of an extra wide angle telescope, two eyepiece sun filters, screwdriver and 2 x mirror adjusting tools.
This example also has a rare HEATHS Patent greatest angle clamp, it is also fitted with a very rare KNORRE'S level fitted to the index arm.
The last certificate of examination label is dated August 1912.
ANTIQUE SEXTANT. No.22
A rare antique Quintant / Sextant made by R. Hornby & Son, Liverpool.
A Quintant is similar to the more common and better known sextant and used in the same way.
A fine late 19th century navigators Quintant, engraved on the arc R. Hornby & Son, Liverpool. The silver scale is engraved from -5 degrees to 170 degrees and can measure angles to 142 degrees, it is divided into 10 minute increments. The index arm has swinging scale magnifier and the silver Vernier scale reads from 0 to 10 seconds of arc. 6 inch radius.
This antique Quintant / Sextant is in good condition and it is contained in a hardwood box with brass carry handle. It comes complete with Three telescopes and telescope sun filter.
ANTIQUE SEXTANT. No.18
Antique Sextant by Heath & Co Ltd, London.
A fine late 19th century navigators Sextant, Royal Navy pattern 'Bell' frame design. Engraved on the arc Heath & Co Ltd, Crayford, London, S.E and also engraved with the Royal Navy Officers name T.G. Carter. R.N.
The silver scale is engraved from -5 degrees to 150 degrees and can measure angles up to 136 degrees, it is divided into 10 minute increments. The index arm has swinging scale magnifier, the silver Vernier scale reads from 0 to 10 seconds of arc. 6.5 inch radius.
It is contained within its original hardwood box that has a patent push button release mechanism and brass carry handle.
This antique sextant comes with three telescopes, one spare eyepiece and one eyepiece sun filter.
This example has the following items missing from the box: one eyepiece sun filter, screwdriver, mirror adjusting tool, lens from spare eyepiece and front lockplate on the box.
ANTIQUE SEXTANT. No.13
Antique sextant by Elliott, London.
A fine late 19th century navigators Sextant with classic three ring design frame. Beautifully hand engraved on the arc Elliott, London.
The silver scale is engraved from -5 degrees to 155 degrees and can measure angles to 128 degrees, it is divided into 10 minute increments. The index arm has swinging scale magnifier, the silver Vernier scale reads from 0 to 10 seconds of arc. This sextant has a 6.5 inch radius.
Box measures W 25.5 / D 24.5 / H 12.5 cm
This antique Sextant is in superb condition and is contained within its original hardwood box. It comes complete with all its accessories - Five telescopes and two telescope sun filters.
The Directory of British Instrument Makers 1550 - 1851 by Gloria Clifton, lists the Elliott family as making instruments in london from 1826. This antique sextant was probably made by William Edward Elliott who manufacturd nautical instruments in London between 1831 and 1870.
ANTIQUE NAVIGATORS QUINTANT / SEXTANT. No.1
A rare antique Quintant / Sextant made by E. Smith from Whitbread's, London.
A Quintant is similar to the more common and better known sextant and used in the same way.
A fine late 19th century navigators Quintant, engraved on the arc E. Smith from Whitbread's, London.
The silver scale is engraved from -5 degrees to 165 degrees and can measure angles up to 144 degrees, it is divided into 10 minute increments. The index arm has swinging scale magnifier and the silver Vernier scale reads from 0 to 10 seconds of arc. 6 inch radius.
This antique Quintant / Sextant is in superb condition and is contained within its original hardwood box with brass carry handle. It comes complete with all its accessories - Three telescopes, telescope sun filter and adjusting pin.
ANTIQUE SEXTANT. No.17
Antique sextant by Middleton & Gruby, Hull.
A fine mid to late19th century navigators Sextant with the 'Curve Bar' frame design. Beautifully hand engraved on the arc Middleton & Gruby, Hull.
The silver scale is engraved from -5 degrees to 155 degrees and can measure angles to 130 degrees, it is divided into 10 minute increments. The index arm has swinging scale magnifier, the silver Vernier scale reads from 0 to 10 seconds of arc. This sextant has a 6 inch radius.
Box measures W 26 / D 23.5 / H 12.5 cm
This antique Sextant is contained within its original hardwood box. It comes complete with all its accessories - Three telescopes, telescope sun filter, mirror adjusting tool and original magnifiying glass.
ANTIQUE SEXTANT. No.15
Antique Sextant by Heath & Co Ltd, London.
A fine late 19th century navigators Sextant, Royal Navy pattern 'Bell' frame design. Engraved on the arc Heath & Co Ltd, Crayford, London, S.E and also engraved with the Royal Navy Officers name J.V. Creagh. R.N.
The silver scale is engraved from -5 degrees to 150 degrees and can measure angles up to 136 degrees, it is divided into 10 minute increments. The index arm has swinging scale magnifier, the silver Vernier scale reads from 0 to 10 seconds of arc. 6.5 inch radius.
It is contained within its original hardwood box that has a patent push button release mechanism and brass carry handle.
It comes with three telescopes, one spare eyepiece and one eyepiece sun filters.
One eyepiece sun filter and screwdriver are missing, also the box turn catch is missing.
ANTIQUE QUINTANT (sextant). No.21
Antique Quintant / Sextant made by Elliott Bros, London.
A Quintant is similar to the more common and better known sextant, it is used in the same way, but can measure larger angles.
A fine late 19th century navigators Quintant, engraved on the arc Elliott Bros, London.
The silver scale is engraved from -5 degrees to 170 degrees and can measure angles to 153 degrees, it is divided into 10 minute increments. The index arm has swinging scale magnifier with glass light diffuser and the silver Vernier scale reads from 0 to 10 seconds of arc. 6 inch radius.
This antique Quintant / Sextant is in good condition and both of the silver scales are clear and crisply engraved. The Quintant is contained within its original hardwood box with brass carry handle. It comes with two telescopes plus a spare eye piece and one telescope sun filter.
ANTIQUE SEXTANT. No.3
Antique Sextant made by Cary, London.
A fine mid to late 19th century navigators Sextant, brass frame with 'T' frame design. Engraved on the arc Cary, London.
The silver scale is engraved from -5 degrees to 150 degrees and can measure angles up to 128 degrees, it is divided into 10 minute increments. The index arm has swinging scale magnifier, the silver Vernier scale reads from 0 to 10 seconds of arc. 8 inch radius.
This antique Sextant is contained within its original hardwood box. It comes with two telescopes ( one with rack and pinion focussing ) two eye piece sun filters and mirror adjusting tool.
National Physical Laboratory examination certificate dated 1902.
ANTIQUE SEXTANT. No.4
An early 19th Century unsigned diamond frame navigators Sextant.
The silver scale is engraved from -5 degrees to 150 degrees and can measure angles up to 128 degrees, it is divided into 15 minute increments. The silver Vernier scale reads from 0 to 15 seconds of arc and the index arm if fitted with a swinging scale magnifier.
The Sextant has a radius of 8 inches / 20cm and a height of 10 inches / 25cm.
This antique Sextant is contained within its original keystone shaped hardwood box. It has two telescopes and one eye piece sun filter.
ANTIQUE SEXTANT. No.16
Antique sextant by Heath & Co, London.
A mid 20th century navigators micrometer Sextant with the classic three ring design frame. Engraved on the arc Heath & Co, New Eltham, London, SE9.
The silver scale is engraved from -5 degrees to 135 degrees and can measure angles to 135 degrees, it is divided into 10 minute increments. The index arm has a silver Vernier scale which reads from 0 to 10 seconds of arc.
This sextant has a 6.5 inch radius.
Box measures W 28 / D 27 / H 14 cm
This antique Sextant is in good condition and contained within its original box. It comes complete with all its accessories - Wide angle telescope, telescope sun filter and adjusting tool.
ANTIQUE SEXTANT. No.10
Antique sextant indistinctly signed - B. Cooke, Hull.
A late 19th century navigators Sextant with the classic three ring design frame. Indistinctly ngraved on the arc B. Cooke & Son, Hull.
The silver scale is engraved from -5 degrees to 155 degrees and can measure angles to 128 degrees, it is divided into 10 minute increments. The index arm has swinging scale magnifier, the silver Vernier scale reads from 0 to 10 seconds of arc. This sextant has a 6 inch radius.
Box measures W 25 / D 24.5 / H 12.5 cm
This antique Sextant is in good condition and contained within its original hardwood box. It comes with four telescopes. The small telescope sun filter is missing.