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Box Sextant, by Troughton & Simms, London, Early 19th Century

Inventory Number 53126

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.53126

Subject
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Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by the Royal Astronomical Society.
Primary inscriptions
"Troughton & Simms, London"
Physical material
Brass
silver
Object type
Sextant
Dimensions
Diameter: 7.2cm Height: 6.3cm Weight: 0.4kg
Inventory No
53126

Description

Drum form with brass cylindrical lid also screwing on to act as a 'handle'. With original fitted case.

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