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Nautical Vernier Sextant, G.W.Butters, London
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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 degrees with hinged magnifier, screw adjuster, 7 shades 2 mirrors and adjustable tube socket with polished wooden handle.
The Sextant retains it’s original fitted mahogany box still carrying an original trade label for E.A.Patterson, Optician and Nautical Instrument Maker, 3 Wade Street, East India Road, Poplar, circa 1900.
- Dimensions:Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 10.75 in (27.31 cm)Depth: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:1900-1909
- Date of Manufacture:1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. very good condition.
- Seller Location:Norwich, GB
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