Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2763TLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 28, 2014 10:00AM
Description:
7-inch Radius Bronze and Brass Sextant, no. 168, black lacquered pierced bronze frame, inset silvered scale calibrated 0-150, and engraved with illegible maker's name and Edinburgh, horizon mirror, sunshades, telescope, index arm with magnifier, all in a fitted oak box with additional lenses and certificate by Hezzanith Observatory, London.
Estimate $300-500
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