Sextant - Brass - navigation , scientifique et optique , maritime

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Paul Wullems
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He accumulated 18 years' experience, worked as junior specialist at Sotheby’s and managed Kunsthandel Jacques Fijnaut.

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Maritime brass sextant dating from the 1960s–1970s, measuring 9 cm high, 22 cm wide and 22 cm deep, made in the United Kingdom and supplied with its case, in good condition with some wear and age-related stains.

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This maritime navigation instrument allowed measuring the altitude of the stars in order to determine position at sea. It is equipped with optical filters, a graduated arc and precision adjustment screws, features of classic sextants. Its solid brass manufacture and its case bear witness to careful workmanship and professional use. Beautiful historical object with a strong decorative character, ideal for collection or marine and vintage ambiance.

"some signs of aging such as a crack in the mirror"

Iconic piece of scientific and optical instrumentation, highly sought after by enthusiasts of ancient navigation, vintage maritime, scientific curiosities, industrial design, steampunk, and high-end marine decoration.

Ideal for collection, display case, cabinet of curiosities or nautical decoration.
(theodolite, compass, compass, dry compass, marine chronometer, monocular, telescope)
Nice overall condition with natural brass patina, time traces coherent.
A rare piece, authentic, collector, timeless charm.

This maritime navigation instrument allowed measuring the altitude of the stars in order to determine position at sea. It is equipped with optical filters, a graduated arc and precision adjustment screws, features of classic sextants. Its solid brass manufacture and its case bear witness to careful workmanship and professional use. Beautiful historical object with a strong decorative character, ideal for collection or marine and vintage ambiance.

"some signs of aging such as a crack in the mirror"

Iconic piece of scientific and optical instrumentation, highly sought after by enthusiasts of ancient navigation, vintage maritime, scientific curiosities, industrial design, steampunk, and high-end marine decoration.

Ideal for collection, display case, cabinet of curiosities or nautical decoration.
(theodolite, compass, compass, dry compass, marine chronometer, monocular, telescope)
Nice overall condition with natural brass patina, time traces coherent.
A rare piece, authentic, collector, timeless charm.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
navigation , scientifique et optique , maritime
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Material
Brass
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
9 cm
Width
22 cm
Depth
22 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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