Name: Sextant - Brass - heat & co
Brand: heat & co

Rob ter Ellen

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Beautiful antique brass sextant signed Heath & Co, New Eltham, London S.E.9, dating from the interwar period (circa 1920–1935).

Authentic navigational instrument used at sea for measuring celestial angles. Model of fine craftsmanship, with a solid brass openwork frame.

The sextant comes with its original wooden case.

Condition:
• Good overall condition for its age
• Original patina preserved
• Presence of two lenses (see photos)
• Solar filters present
• Functional mechanism (adjustments in motion)
• Signs of oxidation and normal wear
• Old box

Unrestored object, in its original state, ideal for a collector or marine décor.

Superbe sextant ancien en laiton signé Heath & Co, New Eltham, London S.E.9, datant de l’entre-deux-guerres (circa 1920–1935).

Instrument de navigation authentique utilisé en marine pour la mesure des angles célestes. Modèle de belle fabrication, avec structure ajourée en laiton massif.

Le sextant est accompagné de sa boîte en bois d’origine.

État :
• Bon état général pour son âge
• Patine d’origine conservée
• Présence de deux lunettes (voir photos)
• Filtres solaires présents
• Mécanisme fonctionnel (réglages mobiles)
• Traces d’oxydation et d’usage normales
• Boîte ancienne

Objet non restauré, dans son état d’origine, idéal pour collectionneur ou décoration marine.



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Sextant - Brass - heat & co

United Kingdom - 1920-1930

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Heath & Co brass sextant dating to circa 1920–1935, with dimensions 11 cm depth, 19 cm height and 22 cm width, made in the United Kingdom, in good used condition with original patina, two lenses, solar filters and a functioning mechanism, supplied with its original wooden box.

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Heath & Co brass sextant dating to circa 1920–1935, with dimensions 11 cm depth, 19 cm height and 22 cm width, made in the United Kingdom, in good used condition with original patina, two lenses, solar filters and a functioning mechanism, supplied with its original wooden box.

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