London Fine Antiques

Description

This is an antique field sextant. An English, brass military surveying instrument, by Stanley of London, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

Appealing Victorian scientific instrument with fascinating forms
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
Brass shows sought after weathering with light patination
Quality leather in good order with embossed maker's mark

Radius sextant moves around its arc to aid navigation
Magnified viewing window for reading the scale
Vernier adjustments with pleasingly knurled edges
Folding UV filters to protect against daytime sunlight

Mahogany and brass handle to base for a secure grip in all weathers
Inscribed to reverse 'Stanley, London 1884' with the military broadarrow mark
Carry case dressed with fascinating rotating latches
Supplied with two additional, original viewing scopes

This is an antique field sextant, with appealing brass construction and mechanical detail. Ideal for an office desk or as a display piece for those of a military interest. Delivered polished and ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 12cm (4.75'')
Max Depth: 12.5cm (5'')
Max Height: 7.5cm (3'')

Sextant Width: 9.5cm (3.75'')
Sextant Depth: 10.5cm (4.25'')
Sextant Height: 6cm (2.25'')

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Our Ref: 18.8270
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