Sextant - Alloy - Hughes London

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Antique nautical instrument for astronomical navigation, made of alloy, dating to circa 1900, with a wooden case and in good condition with age-related signs.

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Antique nautical instrument for astronomical navigation (octant), made of ebony wood with a brass frame and components.
The instrument was used on board to determine the altitude of stars above the horizon and to calculate geographic position, a system preceding the introduction of the sextant.
Graduated scale etched on a light support and original reading mirrors.
Complete with a shaped wooden case.
Good overall preservation state with normal signs of age and use.
Regulation mechanisms present and movable.
Era: 19th century
Provenance: private collection The material of the graduated scale has not been the subject of specific analysis.
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Antique nautical instrument for astronomical navigation (octant), made of ebony wood with a brass frame and components.
The instrument was used on board to determine the altitude of stars above the horizon and to calculate geographic position, a system preceding the introduction of the sextant.
Graduated scale etched on a light support and original reading mirrors.
Complete with a shaped wooden case.
Good overall preservation state with normal signs of age and use.
Regulation mechanisms present and movable.
Era: 19th century
Provenance: private collection The material of the graduated scale has not been the subject of specific analysis.
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Details

Era
1400-1900
Manufacturer/ Brand
Hughes London
Over 200 years old
No
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Italy
Material
Alloy
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
25 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
300 g
Estimated period
Circa 1900
ItalyVerified
Private

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