WW1 brass pocket sextant, C1915

Name: WW1 Brass Pocket Sextant, C1915
SKU: as755a442
Price: 445.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

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This rare precision instrument is a fine solid brass pocket sextant made for the military by the high-quality instrument makers Ryland & Sons Ltd of London. It dates to the early 20th century, during the First World War, and would have been used to establish location in enemy territory or unknown terrain.

The sextant is a superb and rare piece of historical miniature engineering. It is in fine condition and in good working order.
The elements of this instrument are good. It has clean adjusting mirrors, a telescopic eyepiece, a silvered vernier scale with a hinged adjustable magnifier, and a locking adjustment key that has to be unscrewed, removed, and repositioned to operate the instrument.

The sextant is protected by a heavy brass screw down case. It is signed Ryland & Sons Ltd London with the military arrow mark.

The brass case reverses and screws onto the underside and forms the hand grip when in use. A wonderful piece of British history.

English, circa 1915

Dimensions of enclosed case:
Height 4cm x width 7.8cm x depth 7.8cm

We no longer have shop premises. All of our items can be viewed online.
If you wish to see an item, we will be more than happy to arrange a viewing.

Many thanks
Wendy and Robert

Price

£445.00

$577.08

€528.26

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We use a specialist delivery firm for all of our furniture and fragile items and DHL for antiques that can be packed professionally here on the premises for a next day delivery tracked and fully insured.

All overseas deliveries are also available.

Please contact us at 01905 622468/ 07929 011224 / 07720 607007. Alternatively, email robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

DimensionsDimensions of enclosed case: Height 4cm x width 7.8cm x depth 7.8cm Category Vintage Technology Date 1915 1900s Antiques Material Brass Origin English Condition In very good original condition Item code as755a442 Status For Sale

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