Heath & Co. Boxed Sextant

Description:

Heath & Co. Boxed Sextant, New Eltham, London, no. P46, model Hezzanith with pierced frame, quick release index arm, inset silvered scale calibrated 0-130, vernier knob calibrated 0-55 for fine adjustment, sun shades, horizon mirror, all in a fitted mahogany box with certificate of examination reading The "Hezzanith" Instrument works, with additional eyepieces.
Estimate $300-500

corrosion on instrument frame, and flocking deterioration on box posts.


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