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Brass Sextant

Superb Large Brass Sextant Ceiling Light from the Captains Cabin
Superb Large Brass Sextant Ceiling Light from the Captains Cabin

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
Antique Brass Sextant by Stanley, London, Circa 1890, Nautical Tool

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
Antique Brass Nautical Sextant on Hardwood Display Stand, Maritime Instrument

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.

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Early 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Spencer & Co. Cased Brass and Wood Sextant, circa 1830s-40s
Vintage Spencer & Co. Cased Brass and Wood Sextant, circa 1830s-40s

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

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Brass

1917 Waymouth Cooke Naval Rangefinder Sextant
1917 Waymouth Cooke Naval Rangefinder Sextant

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

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Aluminum, Brass

Nautical Vernier Sextant, G.W.Butters, London
Nautical Vernier Sextant, G.W.Butters, London

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

Troughton and Simms Navigators Sextant in Box
Troughton and Simms Navigators Sextant in Box

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, vernier scale with silver.

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Antique Early 1900s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

WWII era flying boat sextant by Henry Hughes & Son
WWII era flying boat sextant by Henry Hughes & Son

WWII era flying boat sextant by Henry Hughes & Son

Located in London, GB

A WWII era flying boat sextant by Henry Hughes & Son Ltd of London, circa 1943. 3 ½ inch radius. Silvered scale divided 0° – 120°, with micrometer vernier adjustment. Air Ministry...

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Mid-20th Century English Aviation Objects

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Brass

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Vintage American Miniature Pocket Nautical Sextant
Vintage American Miniature Pocket Nautical Sextant

Vintage American Miniature Pocket Nautical Sextant

By Ilon Industries

Located in Palm City, FL

Free Shipping to 48 contiguous States SEXTANT DIMENSIONS4" W x 4 " L x 1 1/2” D" LEATHER CASE 5 1/2" W x 6 1/2" L x 2 1/2” D Shipping Weight 2 lb PRESENTED is another g...

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Vintage 1960s American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vernier Sextant by Heath and Company, London
Vernier Sextant by Heath and Company, London

Vernier Sextant by Heath and Company, London

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H 6 in W 11 in D 10.5 in

Vernier Sextant by Heath and Company, London

By Heath & Co.

Located in Norwich, Norfolk

Fine 9 inch radius vernier sextant by Heath and Company. Laquered brass frame with silvered arc signed ‘Heath and Company, New Eltham, London, No.X501.

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Vintage 1920s Great Britain (UK) Other Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Victorian Vernier Sextant by Crichton Brothers, London
Victorian Vernier Sextant by Crichton Brothers, London

Victorian Vernier Sextant by Crichton Brothers, London

By Crichton Brothers

Located in Norwich, Norfolk

A fine 8 inch lacquered brass frame radius Vernier sextant by Crichton Brothers of London.

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Scottish Brass Sextant by David Stalker, With Original Box
Scottish Brass Sextant by David Stalker, With Original Box

Scottish Brass Sextant by David Stalker, With Original Box

By David Stalker

Located in San Francisco, CA

A good quality brass sextant signed David Stalker, Leith (Scotland) complete with a well-detailed silver register and 3 lenses, retaining its original patinated mahogany case.

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Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass Sextant
Brass Sextant

Brass Sextant

Located in New York, NY

Turn-of-the-century brass astronomical measuring instrument used to determine latitude and longitude at sea. Multiple parts include telescope and colored glass filters along with wo...

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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Brass Sextant Signed WC COX Devonport, Mid-19th Century
Brass Sextant Signed WC COX Devonport, Mid-19th Century

Brass Sextant Signed WC COX Devonport, Mid-19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Brass sextant signed WC COX Devonport made in the mid-19th century, instrument complete with three telescopes, one of which is long, a filter, an adjustment key and placed in its ori...

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Antique 1850s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Burnished Brass Sextant Signed Potter Poultry, London, Mid-19th Century
Burnished Brass Sextant Signed Potter Poultry, London, Mid-19th Century

Burnished Brass Sextant Signed Potter Poultry, London, Mid-19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Burnished brass sextant signed Potter Poultry London, mid-19th century, complete with original mahogany box shaped like the instrument, brass hinges and hooks.

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Antique 1860s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass Sextant in its Original Oak Wood Box, 1940s
Brass Sextant in its Original Oak Wood Box, 1940s

Brass Sextant in its Original Oak Wood Box, 1940s

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H 5.71 in W 10.44 in D 10.83 in

Brass Sextant in its Original Oak Wood Box, 1940s

By Kelvin & Hughes 1

Located in Milan, IT

Brass sextant signed Husun ??Trade Mark and made by Kelvin & Hughes Limited at the end of the 1940s, a company operating for about 250 years and specialized in the creation of nautic...

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Vintage 1940s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

1913 Nautical Brass Sextant J. Lilley  Mahogany Box Antique Marine Instrument
1913 Nautical Brass Sextant J. Lilley  Mahogany Box Antique Marine Instrument

1913 Nautical Brass Sextant J. Lilley Mahogany Box Antique Marine Instrument

Located in Milan, IT

Brass sextant signed John Lilley & Son Ltd London & North Shields, made in 1913 circa, in its original mahogany box with brass handles, hinges and locking hooks.

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Vintage 1910s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass Sextant Made in the Mid-19th Century in its Mahogany Box
Brass Sextant Made in the Mid-19th Century in its Mahogany Box

Brass Sextant Made in the Mid-19th Century in its Mahogany Box

Located in Milan, IT

Brass sextant made in the mid-19th century, complete with lenses and placed in its beautiful original mahogany box complete with key and brass handle and hinges.

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Antique 1850s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass Sextant Negretti Zambra Second Half of 19th Century in its Mahogany Box
Brass Sextant Negretti Zambra Second Half of 19th Century in its Mahogany Box

Brass Sextant Negretti Zambra Second Half of 19th Century in its Mahogany Box

By Negretti & Zambra

Located in Milan, IT

Brass sextant signed Negretti & Zambra made in the second half of the 19th century, complete with lenses and compass placed in its original mahogany box complete with key lock and br...

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Antique 1870s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Silver, Brass

1870s Brass Sextant Signed Ainsley Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
1870s Brass Sextant Signed Ainsley Antique Marine Navigation Instrument

1870s Brass Sextant Signed Ainsley Antique Marine Navigation Instrument

Located in Milan, IT

Brass sextant signed Ainsley South Shields (1858-1886) complete with original wood case and lenses.

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Antique 1870s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

1890s Brass Sextant Georg Hechelmann Hamburg Antique Navigation Instrument
1890s Brass Sextant Georg Hechelmann Hamburg Antique Navigation Instrument

1890s Brass Sextant Georg Hechelmann Hamburg Antique Navigation Instrument

Located in Milan, IT

Brass sextant signed Georg Hechelmann Nachf Hamburg from the late 19th century, original wooden box with locking hooks, handles, brass hinges and key set.

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Antique 1890s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass Sextant Early 1900s Made in Liverpool with Original Oak Wood Box
Brass Sextant Early 1900s Made in Liverpool with Original Oak Wood Box

Brass Sextant Early 1900s Made in Liverpool with Original Oak Wood Box

Located in Milan, IT

Burnished brass sextant from the early 1900s signed J. Parkes & Sons Liverpool n. 9601, and placed in its original oakwood box, complete with lock with key, hinges, hooks and brass h...

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Early 20th Century British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass Sextant from the Second Half of the 19th Century by Matheson & Co
Brass Sextant from the Second Half of the 19th Century by Matheson & Co

Brass Sextant from the Second Half of the 19th Century by Matheson & Co

Located in Milan, IT

Brass sextant from the second half of the 19th century, signed Matheson & Co Leith Makers to the Royal Navy complete with lenses and placed in its beautiful original mahogany box wit...

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Antique 1850s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass Sextant in Mahogany Box Signed Buff & Buff Mfg Co Boston USA, Early 1900s
Brass Sextant in Mahogany Box Signed Buff & Buff Mfg Co Boston USA, Early 1900s

Brass Sextant in Mahogany Box Signed Buff & Buff Mfg Co Boston USA, Early 1900s

Located in Milan, IT

Brass sextant signed Buff & Buff Mfg Co Boston USA 5588 made in the beginning of the XX century, complete with lenses and compass placed in its original mahogany box complete with ke...

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Early 20th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Silver, Brass

Brass Sextant from the Second Half of the 19th Century by George Odell, London
Brass Sextant from the Second Half of the 19th Century by George Odell, London

Brass Sextant from the Second Half of the 19th Century by George Odell, London

Located in Milan, IT

Burnished brass sextant signed George Odell Late of Cary London from the second half of the 19th century, complete with lenses and placed in its beautiful original oak wooden box wit...

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Antique 1850s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass Sextant Trinity House Prize HMS Conway Liverpool
Brass Sextant Trinity House Prize HMS Conway Liverpool

Brass Sextant Trinity House Prize HMS Conway Liverpool

Located in Milan, IT

Burnished brass sextant from the second half of the 19th century signed Frodsham & Keep Liverpool active in 17 South Castle street, Liverpool between 1856-1878 and placed in its beau...

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Antique 1870s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Burnished Brass Sextant Made in the Second Half of the 19th Century
Burnished Brass Sextant Made in the Second Half of the 19th Century

Burnished Brass Sextant Made in the Second Half of the 19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Burnished brass sextant made in the second half of the 19th century and placed in its beautiful original mahogany wood box shaped like the instrument, complete with a key lock with h...

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Antique 1860s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Silver, Brass

Burnished Brass Sextant Made in the Second Half of the 19th Century
Burnished Brass Sextant Made in the Second Half of the 19th Century

Burnished Brass Sextant Made in the Second Half of the 19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Brass sextant signed Heath & C. Crayford London of the late 19th century, complete with lensens and placed in its beautiful original oak box, complete with original key, with hooks, ...

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Antique 1870s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Silver, Brass

Brass Sextant Signed W.R Williams Dock St. Newport from the Mid-19th Century
Brass Sextant Signed W.R Williams Dock St. Newport from the Mid-19th Century

Brass Sextant Signed W.R Williams Dock St. Newport from the Mid-19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Brass sextant signed W.R Williams Dock St. Newport from the mid-19th century, complete with lenses and placed in its beautiful original mahogany box shaped like the instrument.

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Antique 1850s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

1875s Brass Sextant Signed Negus New York Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
1875s Brass Sextant Signed Negus New York Antique Marine Navigation Instrument

1875s Brass Sextant Signed Negus New York Antique Marine Navigation Instrument

Located in Milan, IT

Brass sextant signed Negus New York, datable around 1875, finely manufactured instrument, complete with optics and housed in an elegant original square wood box with closing hooks an...

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Antique 1870s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Sextant
Antique Sextant

Antique Sextant

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English brass sextant in original case.

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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

English Antique Brass Sextant Walnut Box with Spare Parts Henry Barrow, c 1880
English Antique Brass Sextant Walnut Box with Spare Parts Henry Barrow, c 1880

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 add a nautical touch to your interior. The lid of the box is decorated with a mari...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron, Brass

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Brass Sextant For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic brass sextant available at 1stDibs. A brass sextant — often made from brass, metal and wood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a brass sextant — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A brass sextant is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Industrial and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Spencer, Browning & Co., C. Plath and David Stalker each produced at least one beautiful brass sextant that is worth considering.

How Much is a Brass Sextant?

Prices for a brass sextant start at $600 and top out at $4,825 with the average selling for $2,453.

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Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world. 

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Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.

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