Vernier sextant - Wood - H. Hughes & Son Ltd. London - Antique ship's sextant

A gorgeous and complete antique nautical micrometer sextant from the prominent English maker H. Hughes & Son Ltd. London (serial number 41442). ​This high-quality navigation instrument dates from the period of the Second World War (ca. 1943–1945), just before the famed brand merged into Kelvin & Hughes. The sextant features a black-lacquered frame with a brass scale and micrometer adjustment. ​Serial number: 41442 (engraved on the arc and listed on the certificate) Original Certificate of Examination by Thomas Foulkes (London) dated 15 March 1978 ​In its original solid wooden storage case with dovetail joints, copper clasps and the original key ​Including an extra telescope/eyepiece, tilts, and cleaning brush ​in excellent vintage/antique condition with a very nice patina. Mirrors, lenses and mechanism are well preserved. ​A splendid collectible for lovers of nautical history, antique instruments, or as a maritime decorative piece in a stylish interior. These sextants were used for precise navigation at sea and formed an essential tool long before the GPS era. A beautiful collectible for enthusiasts of maritime history, navigational instruments, and World War II military memorabilia. The dimensions are those of the case. A large number of photos have been placed so you can properly assess the condition of the sextant. Photos are part of the description The sextant will be very well packaged, registered and insured for shipping with a track and trace code. See also my other auctions and potentially save on shipping costs. Not shipped to the United States.

Estimate:£423.18

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