Welcome Antiqued finish looks like a real, time-worn sextant. Glass optics for a clear view (not plastic lenses) An antique reproduction of the famous Kelvin & Hughes 1917 model. Metal : Full Brass Finish: Antique Finish Size : 5 inch approx A sextant is an instrument that measures the angle between two objects that are visible. Primarily, it is used to measure the angle between a celestial body and the horizon, a process normally known as sighting the object or taking a sight. The angle measured and the time at which it was measured is then used to identify the location of the user on the grid map of the world. Thus sextants are basically navigational tools and have been successfully used by seaman and even other travelers over the years. The most common process of this is to sight the sun at noon to find the latitude of one’s location. 100% Genuine Products | Buy with confident | 30 Days Return Policy Brass Collectible Nautical Antique Working German Marine Sextant w/ Wooden Box 100% Genuine Products | Buy with confident |Return Accepted 30 Days Return Policy Payment : We accept payment through PayPal which is worldwide accepted and 100% secure way to make payment on eBay. If there is any customs or duty in buyer's country it will be paid by the buyer. |