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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 been made in the form of a brass sextant, it is centrally hung with a large shade ...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique Brass Sextant by Stanley, London, Circa 1890, Nautical Tool
Located in Milan, IT
A travel nautical instrument, sextant, to determine the ship’s position. The cover became the base of it. Signed Stanley, London, England circa 1890.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Other Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Brass Nautical Sextant on Hardwood Display Stand, Maritime Instrument
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A handsome antique brass nautical sextant mounted on a custom hardwood display stand, offering the timeless appeal of historic maritime navigation instruments.
Category
Early 20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Vintage Spencer & Co. Cased Brass and Wood Sextant, circa 1830s-40s
By Spencer & Company
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a British nautical sextant, dating to the 1830-40s. The brass and wood sextant was made by Spencer & Co. in London.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
1917 Waymouth Cooke Naval Rangefinder Sextant
Located in San Mateo, CA
Naval range finder made by Waymouth-Cooke of London. These were based on the principals of a sextant range finder. They were patented in 1914. The Mark II like this one came out in 1...
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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 polished silver arc signed G.W. Butters, London.
Engraved scale marked from 0 to 120 ...
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Antique Early 1900s English Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
