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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)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. very good condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Norwich, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU000011631stDibs: LU4037333076542
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