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ANTIQUE SEXTANT
Antique navigation sextant by HEATH & CO
A brass three ring frame sextant with black crackle finish, engraved with Heath & Co, New Eltham, London, SE 9.
The silver scale is engraved from -7 degrees to 150 degrees and can measure angles up to 127 degrees. 6.5 inch radius.
Contained in its original hardwood & Bakelite case. It comes with two telescopes.
ANTIQUE SEXTANT
Antique flying boat sextant by Henry Hughes.
Antique Flying Boat / Air Ministry sextant.
A brass "T" frame micrometer sextant with silver scale, engraved with Henry Hughes logo and AM (Air Ministry).
In original fitted bakelite case.
ANTIQUE SEXTANT
Antique Sextant made by Cary, London.
A fine late 19th century navigators Sextant, engraved on the arc Cary, London. No 2445. The silver scale reads from -5 degrees to 165 degrees and is divided into 10 minute increments. The index arm has swinging scale magnifier with light duct and glass light diffuser, the silver vernier scale reads from 0 to 10 seconds of arc. 6 inch radius.
This antique Sextant is in exceptional condition and is contained within its original hardwood box with brass carry handle. It comes complete with all its accessories - Two telescopes ( one with rack and pinion focussing & spare eye piece ) 2 x telescope sun filters, adjusting pin. This Sextant also has a certificate of examination from the National Physical Laboratory, Kew Observatory which is dated 1901.
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ANTIQUE SEXTANT.
Antique Sextant made by Smith, Aberdeen.
A fine early to mid 19th century navigators Sextant, brass frame with a rare triangle frame design. Engraved on the arc Smith, Aberdeen.
The silver scale is engraved from -5 degrees to 155 degrees and can measure angles up to 138 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 keystone shaped hardwood box. It comes complete with all its accessories - three telescopes, one eye piece sun filter and mirror adjusting tool.
This antique Sextant can be dated fairly accurateley because Charles Smith is recorded as working from several addresses in Aberdeen from 1843 to 1851.
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ANTIQUE NAVIGATORS SEXTANT.
Antique Sextant made by Henry Hughes & Son Ltd, 59 Fenchurch Street, London.
A late 19th century navigators Sextant, brass frame with ladder fame design. Engraved on the arc Henry Hughes & Son Ltd, 59 Fenchurch Street, London.
The silver scale reads from -5 degrees to 155 degrees and 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 antique Sextant is contained within its original hardwood box with brass carry handle. It comes complete with all its accessories - Four telescopes, two eye piece sun filters, adjusting pin and box key.
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EXCEPTIONAL ANTIQUE QUINTANT / SEXTANT
Antique Quintant / Sextant made by L. Casella, 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, brass frame with 'T' fame design. engraved on the arc L. Casella, Maker to the Admiralty & Ordnance, London. No 1718.
The silver scale is engraved from -5 degrees to 175 degrees and can measure angles up to 142 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 exceptional condition and is contained within its original hardwood box with brass carry handle. It comes complete with all its accessories - Four telescopes ( one with rack and pinion focussing & spare eye piece ) 2 x telescope sun filters, adjusting pin and this example even has the key to the box which is rare.
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ANTIQUE SEXTANT.
Antique Sextant by H. Hughes & Son Ltd, London.
A presentation British Admiralty / Royal Navy pattern micrometer Sextant. This sextant has been stripped of its original Battleship grey paint and has been polished for presentation.
The brass 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 and oil bottle.
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.
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EXCEPTIONAL ANTIQUE QUINTANT (sextant).
A rare and traceable British Royal Naval officers Quintant.
A Quintant is similar to the more common and better known sextant and used in the same way.
A fine mid 19th century navigators Quintant, engraved on the arc C.H. Adair from E. Herrick. RN. The silver scale reads from -5 degrees to 175 degrees and 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 Quintant was presented to Charles Henry Adair as a gift from Captain Edward Herrick RN.
C.H.Adair was born in July 1851 and joined the Royal Navy as a CADET aged 13 , he was promoted to SUB LIEUTENANT at the age of 19, promoted to LIEUTENANT aged 23, promoted to COMMANDER aged 35, promoted to CAPTAIN aged 42, promoted to REAR ADMIRAL aged 54, promoted to VICE ADMIRAL aged 58, promoted to ADMIRAL aged 62. Died at the age of 69.
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ANTIQUE NAVIGATORS SEXTANT.
Antique Sextant made by Stebbing, Southampton.
A fine late 19th century navigators Sextant, brass frame with ladder frame design. Engraved on the arc Stebbing, Southampton.
The silver scale is engraved from -5 degrees to 150 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. 7.5 inch radius.
This antique Sextant is contained within its original hardwood box with brass carry handle. It comes complete with all its accessories - Four telescopes, two eye piece sun filters and magnifying glass.
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ANTIQUE SEXTANT.
Antique Sextant made by Troughton, London.
A late 18th Century / very early 19th Century brass pillar or double frame navigators Sextant, signed on the arc Troughton, London.
The silver scale is engraved from -5 degrees to 150 degrees and can measure angles up to 123 degrees, it is divided into 10 minute increments. The silver Vernier scale reads from 0 to 10 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 is a very early Sextant and it has been upgraded and modernised at some point, with the addition of a larger horizon mirror and a more efficient wide angle telescope. The Sextant is contained in a fitted hardwood box / carry case and comes with four telescopes & eye piece sun filter.
Troughton ( John & Edward ) are recorded as manufacturing Sextants in London between 1788 and 1804.
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ANTIQUE NAVIGATORS SEXTANT.
Antique Sextant made by G. Whitbread, London.
A fine late 19th century navigators Sextant, brass frame with curve bar frame design. Engraved on the arc G. Whitbread, London.
The silver scale is engraved from -5 degrees to 155 degrees and can measure angles up to 139 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 inch radius.
This antique Sextant is contained within its original hardwood box with brass carry handle. It comes complete with all its accessories - three telescopes, one eye piece sun filter and mirror adjusting tool.
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ANTIQUE NAVIGATORS SEXTANT. No.6
Antique sextant by Norie & Wilson, London.
A fine late 19th century navigators Sextant, brass frame with 'T' fame design. engraved on the arc Norie & Wilson, London.
The silver scale is engraved from -5 degrees to 155 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. 7 inch radius.
This antique 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, adjusting pin.
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ANTIQUE SEXTANT. No.18
Antique sextant by Crichton, London.
A fine early to mid 19th century navigators Sextant with the classic three ring design frame. Beautifully hand engraved on the arc Crichton, London.
The silver scale is engraved from -5 degrees to 165 degrees and can measure angles to 137 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 30 / D 25 / H 12.5 cm
This antique Sextant is in superb condition and is contained within its original keystone shaped hardwood box. It comes complete with all its accessories - Three telescopes, telescope sun filter, mirror adjusting tool and original magnifiying glass.
The Directory of British Instrument Makers 1550 - 1851 by Gloria Clifton, lists John Crichton as making nautical instruments in London between 1831 and 1865 . This proves that the classic 'three ring' sextant frame was an early design and it has certainly stood the test of time.
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ANTIQUE SEXTANT. No.14
Antique sextant by Lilley & Son, London.
A fine mid to late 19th century navigators Sextant with the ladder frame design. Beautifully hand engraved on the arc Lilley & Son, London.
The silver scale is engraved from -5 degrees to 150 degrees and can measure angles to 133 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 7.5 inch radius.
Box measures W 30 / D 28.5 / H 14 cm
This antique Sextant is in superb condition and is contained within its original hardwood box. It comes with four telescopes, one spare telescope sighting tube and one telescope sun filter.
The Directory of British Instrument Makers 1550 - 1851 by Gloria Clifton, lists Lilley & Son as making nautical instruments from two addresses in London between 1846 and 1913. - SORRY THIS ANTIQUE SEXTANT HAS BEEN SOLD
ANTIQUE NAVIGATORS OCTANT / SEXTANT.
Antique Octant / Sextant made by W. Gerrard, Liverpool.
A fine late 19th century navigators Octant, brass frame with tulip frame design. Engraved on the arc W. Gerrard, Liverpool.
The silver scale is engraved from -5 degrees to 130 degrees and can measure angles up to 112 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 Octant is contained within its original hardwood box with brass carry handle. It comes complete with all its accessories - two telescopes, one eye piece sun filter and mirror adjusting tool.