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Polished Ship’s Sextant in Box by Wilfred O. White, Boston, USA

$1,195
£923.34
€1,067.47
CA$1,688.62
A$1,893.90
CHF 991.81
MX$23,012.75
NOK 12,594.28
SEK 11,940.27
DKK 7,968.13

About the Item

Classic circa 1940 three-ring framed sextant in box. Box contains five accessory scopes, meticulously polished and lacquered. Of the five accessory scopes, four are fastened in. There are also two eye lenses. Weight: 9 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 5"H x 11"W x 10"D Box Made: America Material: Brass Date: 1940
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Norwell, MA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 11621stDibs: LU1741245677592

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