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Wilson & Gillie Sextant


A rare nautical sextant by Wilson & Gillie in North Shield Including clear certificate of examination dated 1910. The instrument is housed in it's original mahogany travelling case lined with green baize having brass carrying handle, brass hooks and working key.
Mr John Wilson Gillie was born on the 31st of March 1864. On the 31st of July 1880 he was apprenticed for four years to J.J. Wilson and Sons, Nautical Instrument Makers of Sunderland. Following the apprenticeship he spent six months to a year as an ‘improver’ in Glasgow, and then started a new company ‘Wilson and Gillie’ in North Shields.
In 1885 John Wilson Gillie founded Wilson & Gillie in North Shields as Admiralty chart agents and magnetic compass and nautical instrument makers.
Dimensions
Height = 13 cm (5.1")
Width = 28 cm (11.0")
Depth = 25 cm (9.8") All measurements are done to the widest point .
Please feel free to contact me with any enquiry or for more pictures .
Delivery
We can arrange to deliver any where in the world just let us know your destination and we will get a quote for you .
Here at Sinclair's Antiques and Interiors we do our utmost best to ensure all our items are described and photographed to show any flaws or damage such as shrinkage splits, losses or lifts to veneer, repairs or marks. However giving the age and the fact that each piece will have had years of polishing to create its own individual character we cannot describe every minor mark separately and therefore recommend you either visit our warehouse or request extra photographs.
We offer a 7 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy with any of your items purchased from us however cannot refund the return shipping cost.
If you are not sure please do not purchase without contacting us.
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91 Main Road, Thornton
Fife
Scotland
Tel : 07977119787
Non UK callers : +44 7977119787
Mr John Wilson Gillie was born on the 31st of March 1864. On the 31st of July 1880 he was apprenticed for four years to J.J. Wilson and Sons, Nautical Instrument Makers of Sunderland. Following the apprenticeship he spent six months to a year as an ‘improver’ in Glasgow, and then started a new company ‘Wilson and Gillie’ in North Shields.
In 1885 John Wilson Gillie founded Wilson & Gillie in North Shields as Admiralty chart agents and magnetic compass and nautical instrument makers.
Dimensions
Height = 13 cm (5.1")
Width = 28 cm (11.0")
Depth = 25 cm (9.8") All measurements are done to the widest point .
Please feel free to contact me with any enquiry or for more pictures .
Delivery
We can arrange to deliver any where in the world just let us know your destination and we will get a quote for you .
Here at Sinclair's Antiques and Interiors we do our utmost best to ensure all our items are described and photographed to show any flaws or damage such as shrinkage splits, losses or lifts to veneer, repairs or marks. However giving the age and the fact that each piece will have had years of polishing to create its own individual character we cannot describe every minor mark separately and therefore recommend you either visit our warehouse or request extra photographs.
We offer a 7 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy with any of your items purchased from us however cannot refund the return shipping cost.
If you are not sure please do not purchase without contacting us.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 6/MAR/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. SOLD
Category Nautical Antiques
Period George V Antiques
Material Mahogany
Item code as856a1453 / SAI2600
Status Sold
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Conversion rates as of 6/MAR/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. SOLD
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91 Main Road, Thornton
Fife
Scotland
Tel : 07977119787
Non UK callers : +44 7977119787
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