AN HISTORICALLY INTERESTING 20TH-CENTURY 7IN. RADIUS VERNIER SEXTANT BY KEUFFEL & ESSER CO., NEW YORK
with oxidised-brass frame, polished arc with inset silvered scale divided to 115º, signed as per title on the index arm and numbered 4932, contained within fitted wooden box with sighting tubes and trade labels within lid and inset plaque inscribed US Navy No. 4932 in lid -- 10½in. (26.6cm.) square

This sextant was saved from the sinking wreck of the S.S. Strathallan on 21st December 1943.

Condition Report
Frame finish worn where instrument has been held; scale tarnished but readable; box in strong condition but scuffed and marked commensurate with age.

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