LONDON MANUFACTURED HEATH & COMPANY NAVIGATIONAL SEXTANT WITH CASE

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Item Code: 740-482

The body of the sextant is marked “U.SC. & G.S.  NO.431”, suggesting use by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey, so named in 1878, currently a component of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Brass and steel construction, with a silver measurement band with magnifier, wood handle, and a set of 5 objective lens inserts in a wooden transport case. This sextant is in good conditions with signs of normal use and wear. Silver has a dark uncleaned patina. The index shade glass is missing. Case shows mild wear and dents.

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