A FINE 7IN. RADIUS BRIDGE-FRAMED VERNIER SEXTANT BY JESSE RAMSDEN, LONDON, NO. 1226, CIRCA 1794
with lacquered-brass frame signed at the apex Ramsden London and numbered '1226' behind, the inset silvered scale divided to 130°, Vernier with lateral adjusting telescope, bridge-frame supporting adjustable sighting tube socket, mirrors and six shades and threaded hardwood handle, contained in fitted keystone box with tubes -- 10 x 11½in. (25.5 x 29cm.)

Condition Report
Instrument appears basically complete. However, there is one niche within the box which does not have a component (possibly the vernier magnifier which is still in situ?), otherwise the instrument appears to be in fine overall condition. Box has shrinkage crack to the lid and small section missing under the veneer on the hinge side.

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