THORNTON COLLECTION: INSTRUMENTS & PARAPHERNALIA
Wednesday, 30 June - Tuesday, 6 July 2021
UN-NAMED SEXTANT IN MAHOGANY BOX
Realised: $660 plus premium
Lot Details
6½-inch radius lacquered brass three ring framed sextant; circa 1920; teak handle; polished brass and inlaid silver scale from -10º to 160º; silver vernier divided 0-10 with swivel magnifier; milled screw adjuster and clamp; 3 shades (green/ red/ red); 3 horizon shades (green/ red/ red); fitted in square mahogany box with 7" and 3" telescopes
