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Miniature Sextant with Accessories and Case, by Cary, London, Early 19th Century

Inventory Number 33415

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.33415

Subject
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Item type
Object
Makers
Cary
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection.
Primary inscriptions
"CARY London".
Object type
Sextant
Dimensions
Width: 95mm Weight: 212g
Inventory No
33415
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

Copper alloy miniature sextant with arc of only 2" radius and vernier, separate little mirror without mount, and mahogany handle in mahogany box.

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