20th Apr, 2011 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess)
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[M] A 6IN. RADIUS MATES-PATTERN SEXTANT BY HENRY...
A 6IN. RADIUS MATES-PATTERN SEXTANT BY HENRY HUGHES & SON LTD, LONDON
with oxidised-brass and three-circle frame, polished arc signed as per title and numbered 4633, silvered scale divided to 160º, vernier with magnifier, complete with mirrors, shades, sighting tubes, etc., and ebony handle impressed 3, contained within original fitted case with test certificate dated 1909 -- 9in. square approximately
This sextant was used aboard the S.S. Berwell during Atlantic convoy duty in World War II and was also used aboard the landing craft deployed during Operation Overlord (D-Day) 1944
with oxidised-brass and three-circle frame, polished arc signed as per title and numbered 4633, silvered scale divided to 160º, vernier with magnifier, complete with mirrors, shades, sighting tubes, etc., and ebony handle impressed 3, contained within original fitted case with test certificate dated 1909 -- 9in. square approximately
This sextant was used aboard the S.S. Berwell during Atlantic convoy duty in World War II and was also used aboard the landing craft deployed during Operation Overlord (D-Day) 1944
Sold for £347
Estimated at £200 - £400
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A 6IN. RADIUS MATES-PATTERN SEXTANT BY HENRY HUGHES & SON LTD, LONDON
with oxidised-brass and three-circle frame, polished arc signed as per title and numbered 4633, silvered scale divided to 160º, vernier with magnifier, complete with mirrors, shades, sighting tubes, etc., and ebony handle impressed 3, contained within original fitted case with test certificate dated 1909 -- 9in. square approximately
This sextant was used aboard the S.S. Berwell during Atlantic convoy duty in World War II and was also used aboard the landing craft deployed during Operation Overlord (D-Day) 1944
with oxidised-brass and three-circle frame, polished arc signed as per title and numbered 4633, silvered scale divided to 160º, vernier with magnifier, complete with mirrors, shades, sighting tubes, etc., and ebony handle impressed 3, contained within original fitted case with test certificate dated 1909 -- 9in. square approximately
This sextant was used aboard the S.S. Berwell during Atlantic convoy duty in World War II and was also used aboard the landing craft deployed during Operation Overlord (D-Day) 1944
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess), 20th Apr, 2011
