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Vernier sextant, made c. 1917 [image 1 of 2]

Description

This high quality vernier sextant was manufactured by Heath & Co. Ltd, New Eltham, London. It features a 7-inch radius, silver arc and is numbered P234. Judging from the included star telescope and style and fittings of the case, this instrument was a top-of-the-range model.

Owner:
Caernarfon (Seiont II) Maritime Museum
Creator:
Unknown
License information:
Reproduced by permission of Caernarfon (Seiont II) Maritime Museum
Copyright Details:
Caernarfon (Seiont II) Maritime Museum 2001
Publisher Ref:
GTJ17806
Item uploaded:
22/1/2010
Date originally created:
1917
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