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

Inventory Number 33957


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.33957

Subject
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Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection.
Primary inscriptions
"Schmalcalder London" on cross-strut
Object type
Sextant
Dimensions
Height: 41mm Width: 102mm Depth: 83mm Weight: 223g
Inventory No
33957
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

Copper alloy sextant with glass lenses and mirror. Has shade filters. With detachable wooden handle and original blue textile lined wooden case.