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Solid Brass
Sextant in Etched Glass Top Mahogany Box - 8"
This is a great
model of the
'real' thing. A finely hand machined and highly
polished solid brass
sextant in a brass inlaid mahogany box with a beveled glass
etched top.
The etchings on the top explain the use of a sextant in a
decorative fashion. A great educational instrument and an
excellent gift piece all in one.
The sextant has all the working parts and
mirrors with what appears to be a precision scale to take fairly accurate
global measurements. But this sextant should not be
considered a real accurate instrument.
Specs:
Measuring range:
0 - 120 degrees
Accuracy: +/- 25
seconds
Shades: 3 for
index mirror, 3 for horizon Weight: 5 lbs 0
oz.
Cabinet: Solid
Mahogany with Brass Trim.
The sextant was
invented in stages over a number of years by several people.
Sir
Isaac Newton
(1643-1727),
John Hadley
(1682-1744), and
Thomas Godfrey
(1704-1749).
Measures 8.25"
wide x 8.25 long
Item: BR4849G
Price: $149.95
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