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How do I use a sextant?
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To use a sextant, find the horizon inside of the mirror and move the arm until you can also see the object you are attempting to locate. Then, calculate the angle of elevation based on your current elevation above sea level. You'll find a selection of vintage and antique sextants on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Superb Large Brass Sextant Ceiling Light from the Captains Cabin
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Superb large brass sextant ceiling light from the captains cabin
A very good quality lamp it has
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
English Antique Brass Sextant Walnut Box with Spare Parts Henry Barrow, c 1880
Located in Labrit, Landes
English sextant set in its walnut box.
19th century
This box is a unique decorative item that will
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Heath & Co Lacquered Brass Vernier Sextant 19th Century
By Heath & Co.
Located in London, GB
A rare cased lacquered brass vernier sextant by A Heath & Co of New Eltham London, dating from the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
1917 Waymouth Cooke Naval Rangefinder Sextant
Located in San Mateo, CA
sextant range finder. They were patented in 1914. The Mark II like this one came out in 1917. The
Category
Vintage 1910s English Other Nautical Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Nautical Vernier Sextant, G.W.Butters, London
Located in Norwich, GB
Vernier Nautical Sextant, G.W. Butters, London.
A fine curved frame vernier sextant, the
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Troughton and Simms Navigators Sextant in Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ship's sextant with lattice frame, colored glass filters, many accessory scopes
Category
Antique Early 1900s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
