TEAR DROP FRAME SEXTANT
Circa 1900
Unsigned. Cut brass with inlaid silver scale, brass radius arm, magnifier, two sets of filters, a lignum vitae handle and two additional lenses. In a mahogany box with handles and latches.
Length 9.5". Arc width 9.25". Box height 5". Width 9.75". Length 10.75".
Provenance:
Sotheby's London, Scientific and Medical Instruments Auction, February 1986.
The Kelton Collection of Marine Art & Artifacts.

Exhibited:
Pacific Asia Museum, Trade & Treasure.

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