Sextant - Wood, Brass, Steel - Husun

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Husun sextant model no. 54030 with a 6‑inch arc, read‑off accuracy to 10 inches, dating from 14 January 1947, in excellent condition and rarely used with minor signs of wear, made of wood, brass and steel in Pass Christian, Mississippi, United States.

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Manufacturer: Henry Hughes & Son Ltd. (London), one of the most renowned companies for navigation instruments. Model: Sextant No. 54030 with a 6-inch radius and reading accuracy up to 10. Date: 14/1/47, signed by the examiner (probably P.H. Perkins). The box is a bit worn, the sextant in excellent condition.

Manufacturer: Henry Hughes & Son Ltd. (London), one of the most renowned companies for navigation instruments. Model: Sextant No. 54030 with a 6-inch radius and reading accuracy up to 10. Date: 14/1/47, signed by the examiner (probably P.H. Perkins). The box is a bit worn, the sextant in excellent condition.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Husun
Specific region of origin
Pass Christian, Mississippi
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
United States
Material
Brass, Steel, Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
15 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
30 cm
Weight
3.9 g
Estimated period
1940-1947
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2
Objects sold
Private

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