ZERO STOCK-ANTIQUE BOX SEXTANT MADE BY STANLEY FROM LONDON

ZERO STOCK-ANTIQUE BOX SEXTANT MADE BY STANLEY FROM LONDON

Explorer Antiques

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SOLD    Featured below is a rare example of genuine pocket sextant or "box sextant" used by explorers for navigation. This piece was made in the early 1900's  by the well-known scientific instrument maker Stanley from London. The sextant is made of anodized brass. The cylindrical body has several fine adjustments: small index arm, magnifying  glass, two mirrors,  and a silvered vernier scale with very fine markings. The sextant come with sun filter at the peep-hole. The original leather case is in excellent condition for the age. The  sextant is functional the reading can be taken through the adjustable peephole.Dimensions: 70 mm diameter and 40 mm.

 Will make an excellent addition to your collection of early navigational instruments.

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