Antique collectible brass nautical round box sextant Vintage Maritime
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Featured below is a rare early example of genuine pocket sextant or "box
sextant" used by explorers for navigation. This piece was made most
likely in the first half of 1800’s by the well known scientific
instruments maker William Elliott London. The one a kind lacquered brass
cylindrical body has several fine adjustments: index arm, magnifying
glass, two mirrors, and a silvered vernier scale with very fine markings
(0-150). The ridding Is made by through a pip hole with an adjustable
dark filter. The brass case has some minimal wear and tear due to the
age. Dimensions: 78 mm diameter and 35 mm height.