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Miniature Sextant, by Berge, London, Early 19th Century

Inventory Number 50095

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.50095

Subject
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Item type
Object
Makers
Berge
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection.
Primary inscriptions
"Berge London" on obverse; ?serial number "1607" on reverse, and ?later neatly scratched inscription "9 EE/-"
Object type
Sextant
Dimensions
Diameter: 70mm Height: 39mm Width: 106mm Depth: 97mm Weight: 224g
Inventory No
50095
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

Index arm without magnifier; no shade filters. With detachable wooden arm and original fitted wooden case.

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