Sextant - Cast brass - Heath&Co.Ltd

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Description from the seller

Very complete sextant from around 1945-1947. With the logo of “Heath's interchangeable,” no. 1386 from the manufacturer Heath & Co. Ltd. In excellent condition and equipped with various telescopes and a battery provision in the handle for extra illumination. Also the key to the case is still present. Brass material with inlaid silver scale graduations. In 1947 certified to “Grade III” by C.G. Darwin, grandson of Charles Darwin.

Dimensions of sextant 24x24 cm Case 30x30x17 cm

Very complete sextant from around 1945-1947. With the logo of “Heath's interchangeable,” no. 1386 from the manufacturer Heath & Co. Ltd. In excellent condition and equipped with various telescopes and a battery provision in the handle for extra illumination. Also the key to the case is still present. Brass material with inlaid silver scale graduations. In 1947 certified to “Grade III” by C.G. Darwin, grandson of Charles Darwin.

Dimensions of sextant 24x24 cm Case 30x30x17 cm

Details

Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Heath&Co.Ltd
Brass type
Cast brass
Specific region of origin
Teddington, United Kingdom
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Material
Brass
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
24 cm
Width
24 cm
Depth
12 cm
Weight
4 kg
Estimated period
1940-1950
Sold by
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Objects sold
Private

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