Sextant - Brass
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Nautical sextant in solid brass (Ottone massiccio) with Ø 8 cm instrument diameter, dimensions about 12 by 12 by 8 cm, complete with original case, origin Asia, estimated period 2000–2010.
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Sextant / Octant Nautical in Solid Brass – Ø 8 cm – with Case
Elegant **sextant (octant) nautical for collection**, made in **solid brass**, iconic instrument of traditional navigation used for measuring astronomical angles.
The object, compact and well-proportioned, is both **decorative and functional** and represents a classic example of nautical instrumentation with a professional or commemorative character
Complete with its **original case**, which guarantees protection and enhances its presentation, this sextant is ideal for **nautical instrument collectors**, history of navigation enthusiasts, and lovers of maritime design.
### Main features
* **Type:** sextant / nautical octant
* **Material:** solid brass
* **Instrument diameter:** about 8 cm
* **Case:** present
* **Case dimensions:** 11 × 13 × h 9 cm
* **Origin:** nautical field, probable professional or promotional use
### Condition
In **very good overall condition**, with a light brass patina consistent with age and appreciated by collectors. Case intact.
### Notes
**Fascinating and sought-after object**, perfect as a **nautical decor element**, for collections of navigation instruments or as a **fine gift** for sea enthusiasts.
### Shipping
**Extremely careful packaging** and **tracked shipping**.
The indicated cost refers to insured shipping for continental destinations.
For non-Italian islands, costs are higher, but do not exceed the “Rest of the World” rate indicated in the listing.
Sextant / Octant Nautical in Solid Brass – Ø 8 cm – with Case
Elegant **sextant (octant) nautical for collection**, made in **solid brass**, iconic instrument of traditional navigation used for measuring astronomical angles.
The object, compact and well-proportioned, is both **decorative and functional** and represents a classic example of nautical instrumentation with a professional or commemorative character
Complete with its **original case**, which guarantees protection and enhances its presentation, this sextant is ideal for **nautical instrument collectors**, history of navigation enthusiasts, and lovers of maritime design.
### Main features
* **Type:** sextant / nautical octant
* **Material:** solid brass
* **Instrument diameter:** about 8 cm
* **Case:** present
* **Case dimensions:** 11 × 13 × h 9 cm
* **Origin:** nautical field, probable professional or promotional use
### Condition
In **very good overall condition**, with a light brass patina consistent with age and appreciated by collectors. Case intact.
### Notes
**Fascinating and sought-after object**, perfect as a **nautical decor element**, for collections of navigation instruments or as a **fine gift** for sea enthusiasts.
### Shipping
**Extremely careful packaging** and **tracked shipping**.
The indicated cost refers to insured shipping for continental destinations.
For non-Italian islands, costs are higher, but do not exceed the “Rest of the World” rate indicated in the listing.
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