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

Inventory Number 61048

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.61048

Subject: Navigation
Item type: Object
Makers: Troughton & Simms
Provenance: Presented by the Royal Astronomical Society. Owned by Miss Sheepshanks.
Primary inscriptions: "Troughton & Simms London" and "Palladium" on either side of scale. On lid "Royal / Astronomical Society. / Presented by / Miss Sheepshanks. / No 31."
Physical material: Brass; palladium
Object type: Sextant
Dimensions: Weight: 0.4kg
Inventory No: 61048

Drum type. In fitted case with empty accessory compartment.