Here we have a Sextant by H.G. Blair & Co (Cardiff & Barry), of typical form with black coloured body and rosewood handle, brass and silvered vernier, 24.5cm wide, complete in a fitted mahogany case. This is being sold requiring some repair / restoration. 

The approximate maximum dimensions of the case are : 27 cm wide x  25.5 cm deep x  12.5 cm high 

CONDITION: There is a piece of brass snapped but present which requires reattaching (please see photographs and final photographs where it is circled in red). The brass plaque to the box needs regluing, there is a shrinkage crack to the case and general knocks and marks and there is wear / holes to the green fabric lining of the case. Please study photographs carefully as they form part of the description and condition, as what you view is exactly what you will receive.

Payment: Please ensure payment is made within 2 days of the end of the auction and collection is made within 14 days. Payment methods listed. For collection in person, cash on collection. Please email any other questions before bidding and only bid if you are serious about buying. Unless prior arrangements have been made all items to be collected within 14 days.

Postage: POSTAGE IS TO ENGLAND WALES AND PARTS OF SCOTLAND, EXCLUDING THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS. Please note that there is a surcharge of £10 for delivery to: The Highlands and Islands of Scotland Postcodes IV, HS, KA27-28, KW, PA20-49, PA60-78, PH17-26, PH30-44, PH49-50, ZE and also Northern Island, Isle of Man and Isles of Scilly. Postcodes BT, IM, TR21-25.

 

Ref: sextant 14