Edward Parker Bedwell's Mahogany Sextant by George Whitbread London
A mahogany cased brass sextant, No. 1339 by George Whitbread London, presented to Edward Parker Bedwell. This sextant inscribed 'Presented by Greenwich Hospital to Edw'd Parker Bedwell' is believed to have been presented to Staff-Commander Edward Parker…
Miniature Sextant by Abraham, Liverpool, 19th Century in Fitted Box
A miniature sextant by Abraham, Liverpool, early 19th century, in original mahogany fitted box, 10.5 cm wide, the box 7.5 cm high, 15 cm wide, 12.5 cm deep
Crichton Sextant with Provenance from Thomas Sopwith
A mahogany cased sextant by Crichton of London with interesting. Provenance' Thomas Sopwith the mahogany case with brass plaque inscribed: T.O.M. SOPWITH' the brass sextant inscribed 'Crichton London, made for D. McGregor Greenock & Glasgow' with various…
18th Century Brass Sextant in Mahogany Box
An antique English brass sextent in mahogany box, marks illegible '.....London', late 18th century, the box 32 cm high
Troughton London Bronze Sextant in Fitted Mahogany Case (1860)
A bronze sextant by Troughton, London, in a fitted mahogany case, circa 1860, the arc inscribed 'Troughton, London', numbered 944, the case 12 cm high, 35 cm wide, 28 cm deep
Brass Sextant, 19th Century
A cased brass sextant, 19th century, the index arm stamped with maker's mark indistinct, the frame with mahogany handle, mirrors and telescope, the index arm adjusted by tangent screw with silvered vernier fine read out, the brass top plate to the box…
Mid 19th Century Mahogany Sextant in Antique Box
An antique sextant in mahogany box, mid 19th century, the box 22 cm wide
Scientific Instruments Collection in Original Boxes
A collection of five Scientific instruments, a boxed aneroid barometer, an Alidade level, box sextant, Esdaile compass and a pair of draughtman's dividers. All in the original boxes or hard leather case. (5)
Cased Wilson & Gillie Sextant (1890) with Key
Cased sextant with access & original key C1890, Wilson & Gillie (in mahogany box)
Antique Brass Sextant with Mahogany Case
8 inch radius brass pillar framed sextant, c.1840, marked on the arc 'Troughton & Simms, London', rosewood handle, polished brass and inlaid silver scale from -5º to 150º, silver vernier divided 0-10 with swivel magnifier, milled screw adjuster and lock…
Antique Mahogany Sextant by Watkins & Hill
A good 19th century sextant in shaped mahogany case. The instrument made with ebony frame, ivory arc and gilt brass fittings by Watkins & Hill, Charing cross, London. Inscription reads 'Presented to James Boys by T Whitehead. Length 32 cm
1920s Heath Wood Cased Sextant with Accessories and Certificates
Good 1920's wood cased Heath sextant wood cased brass sextant, with The National Physical Laboratory, Teddington cerificate dated 1928, and inspection certificate describing Heath & Co, sextant # Y153, dated 1948, and including accessories such as set of…
Antique Sextant with Accessories in Mahogany Case
Antique sextant by W Ludolph of Bremerhaven in fitted mahogany carrying case with various accesories
Early 20th Century Sextant in London Case
Sextant in case by Heath & Co. Of London, early 20th century, note: with certificate of examination inside lid, the case 26 cm wide
Victorian Sextant by Kelvin Hughes - Excellent Condition
Kelvin Hughes of London Victorian sextant in good original condition
Early 20th Century Sextant with Case and 4 Lenses
Good early 20th century H. Hughes & Son Ltd, London sextant, with four lens variations, in case, length 26 cm
1953 Hezzanith Sextant with Teak Box and Certification
A c.1953 Heath & Co. of London 'Hezzanith' sextant, ebonised frame with brass detail and silver scale, original teak box with 'National Physical Laboratory, Teddington' certification.
Antique Brass Sextant by Sewill, 19th Century
A good early 19th century English brass sextant in fitted velvet lined mahogany case. Signed on the arc. Sewill. Maker to the Royal Navy, Liverpool. Width 28 cm.mmDiameter 28 cm
Victorian Silver Sextant in Fitted Case
Victorian width S Silver & Co., London sextant, steel and brass in fitted case
19th Century Bryant & Biggs Sextant in Mahogany Case
An antique sextant in original mahogany case by Bryant & Biggs of Cardiff, 19th century, 23 cm high
Victorian Brass Sextant with Mahogany Case
A Victorian brass sextant, various lenses and filters, the mahogany case with label to interior for John Bruce of Liverpool 'Compass Adjuster'.
Parnell Sextant with Ivory Inlay and Oak Case
A 19th century sextant by Parnell of London, inlaid ivory makers plaque to crossbar and ivory inset graduating arc, with a rough oak case
Antique Spencer Browning & Co. Sextant in Timber Box
Antique cased sextant by Spencer Browning & Co in original timber box with label of sellers in London, the brass section carved with Spencer Browning & Co., London (late Spencer Browning and Rust). Condition: good mechanics seem to be in order, possibly…
Antique English Nautical Sextant in Original Box
A boxed English Nautical sextant, 1885, with maker's mark for Henry Barrow & Co., London, in the original box with all instrument specifications to a brass plaque to the interior of the lid. Height 11.5 cm. Width 20.5 cm. Depth 19 cm. (box)
Victorian Ebony Sextant by W H Mallee with Case
Victorian ebony sextant by W H Mallee, Northfields with ivory makers plaque, vernier arc scale, brass fittings and lenses, fitted in mahogany case with retailers label for a London retailer
Bottomley London Vernier Sextant in Mahogany Box
A vernier sextant by Bottomley, London, late 20th century, in fitted mahogany box with repairer's label to interior, the arc inscribed 'Bottomley London', 21.5 cm radius
Seagrove's Victorian Sextant: Owned by Admiral HWS Gibson RN
A mid Victorian casted sextant retailed by Seagrove of Portsmouth, owned by Admiral HWS Gibson RN., Commander of the Australian Coastal Fleet from 1891-1894
Antique Sextant by H. Hughes & Son, London
A sextant in mahogany case, late 19th century, by H. Hughes and Son Ltd. 59 Fenchurch St. London, 26 cm high
Antique Bronze Sextant with Case and Label, 1880
A bronze sextant by Tho Hemsley & Son, London, circa 1880, with fitted case and paper label to interior, the case 32 cm high, 14 cm wide, 28 cm deep
German Drum Sextant & Esdaile Sirius Azimuth Reflector Set
A cased German drum sextant and an Esdaile 'Sirius' Azimuth reflector
LJ Harri Amsterdam Mahogany Sextant with Engraved Name
Mahogany cased sextant by L J Harri Amsterdam with tulip shape blackened frame, bronzed arc with inset silvered scale and engraved makers name
Antique Sextant in Original Box by Mc Millan and Talbott
A early sextant in original box by 'Mc Millan and Talbott, Tower Hill, London' retailed by Boettgers - Adelaide (Provenance: Estate of Sir Arthur Rymill)
19th Century Brass Sextant in Fitted Wood Box
A cased brass sextant, 19th century, a precision made instrument with finely calibrated vernier arc, in a cloth lined fitted wood box, apparently unmarked
Victorian Mahogany Sextant in Case
A Victorian sextant in mahogany case. Box measures: 13 cm high, 29 cm long, 33 cm wide
Vintage Sextant with Box and Eyepieces
Circa 1910 Cook, Troughton and Simms sextant. Brass with silver index. Includes two other eyepieces. Boxed
1946 English Husun Boxed Sextant by Henry Hughes & Son
An English 'Husun' boxed sextant, circa 1946 Husun trade mark, Henry Hughes & Son Ltd. Height 14 cm. Width 26 cm. Depth 27.5 cm. (box)
Japanese Tamaya Sextant with Fitted Wooden Case
Japanese Tamaya & Co sextant, manufactured Tokyo, model number 632, model 1, with wooden fitted case
J. Coombes Cased Sextant Owned by M. Farquhar, RN
A cased sextant by J. Coombes, the arc engraved with maker's name and owner's name: M. Farquhar, RN. Exam Cert dated 1912 affixed inside lid.
19th Century Cased Sextant with London Chart Agent Label
Cased sextant with paper label 'Chart Agent...London'. 19th century
Husun Sextant with Certificate of Serviceability, Royal Australian Navy
A H. Hughes & Son's Ltd. Husun sextant, fitted timber box, ex Royal Australian Navy garden Island Dockyard 'Certificate of Serviceability' attached underside of lid, 27.5 x 27 x 15 cm
Hezzanith Rapid Reader Sextant with Accessories and Certificate
A boxed Hezzanith Rapid Reader sextant made by Heath & Co, new Eltham, London. Model no. U803, with certificate of examination (1952) and accessories. in mahogany case.
Joughin's Brass Vernier Sextant in Fitted Box
A brass vernier sextant by Joughin of London, in a glass topped fitted mahogany box, inscribed to slide ' Joughin 17 upper East Smithfield, London', 17 cm radius
Antique Maritime Sextant by Thomas Bassnett Liverpool
Antique English brass & ebony maritime sextant, signed Thomas Bassnett Liverpool
Antique Sextant with Fitted Wooden Case, 1890s
Antique wood cased brass sextant brass framed, inscribed for 'T.L. Ainsley, Cardiff and Barry Dock,' in original fitted wooden carry case, circa 1890s, wood case 25 cm x 25 cm.
Cased Husun Sextant Owned by Circumnavigators
A cased Husun sextant no 54555. The following 14 lots were previously owned by Mr & Mrs Croix Grut, believed to be the first New Zealand couple to circumnavigate the world, in the late '60s.
19th Century Brass Sextant by Elliott Brothers in Fitted Case
An Elliott Brothers sextant, 19th century brass sextant in fitted timber case,, 30 x 28 x 12 cm
Antique Sextant with Scope and Lenses in Box
Sextant in case with a scope & two lenses. condition good, some wear consistant with age & use. Dimensions of box 25 x 22.5 x 13 cm
Vintage Trommel Sextant in Original Box, Circa 1978 - 33cm
Trommel sextant in original box with papers, circa 1978, the box 33 cm wide
Antique Sextant by Norie & Biggs
An antique sextant marked Norie London & B. Biggs Cardiff, length 27 cm, condition, some wear consistent with age apparent; some pieces detached; some wear to box; missing lock, etc, untested
Cary Brass Portable Drum Sextant, London, Mid-19th Century
A brass portable drum sextant by Cary, London, mid 19th century, in original mahogany fitted case, the sextant 8 cm diameter, the case 4.5 cm high, 11.5 cm wide, 9.5 cm deep
19th Century Dalton Harllepool Brass Sextant in Box
A boxed brass sextant by Dalton Harllepool, 19th century, the case 13 cm high, 27 cm wide, 30 cm deep
1851 Troughton & Simms Boat Box Sextant with Inscription
A nickel silver cased boat box sextant by Troughton & Simms with presentation inscription dated 1851
Antique Henry Hughes Sextant with Fitted Case and Eyepieces
Henry Hughes & Son Limited sextant in a fitted campaign case together with three fitted eyepieces dimensions 25 x 22.5 x 13 cm
A. Hobbs Brass Pocket Sextant with Vernier Scale
A brass cased pocket sextant by A. Hobbs, the cylindrical case unscrewing to form the body of the sextant, complete with instructions engraved to the inside and with silvered Vernier scale. Diameter 8 cm
Vintage Henry Hughes Sextant #52984, 6" Radius, 1946 Label
Boxed Henry Hughes sextant. Labelled #52984 - radius 6 inches reading to 10 inches. Attached label dated 5-12-46.
C. Plath 7' Radius Brass Sextant with Wooden Box
A 7' radius brass sextant by C. Plath, Germany, marked on arc and numbered 5792; with silvered scale divided -0º to 130º; vernier scale divided 0º-20º with magnifier; 6' telescope; four shades and three horizon shades. In wooden box.
Husun Sextant in Fitted Timber Case
Husun sextant in a fitted timber case. Dimensions of case 27.5 x 26.5 x 14 cm
Antique Henry Barrow Sextant with Timber Case
Antique Henry Barrow & Co Sextant, (London), with original timber case, 29 x 29 cm,
Victorian Sextant in Fitted Box with Lenses
A Victorian sextant, in original fitted box with lenses.
1943 Vintage Brass Pocket Drum Sextant with Octant Case
A vintage brass pocket drum sextant, circa 1943, including a brass octant case, the sextant cover reading 'Tp Wmc No.57 D^D', the largest 7 cm diameter
Tamaya & Co. Sextant, Tokyo 1960
A cased sextant by Tamaya & Co. Ltd of Tokyo, circa 1960, the stamped brass plate reading 'Trade Mark Tamaya & Co. Ltd, No. 12703 Ginza Tokyo 1960 12', the sextant 24 cm long
Japanese Sextant by Tamaya & Co Ltd
A Japanese boxed sextant mid 20th century Tamaya & Co Ltd. Ginza Tokyo. Height 16.5 cm. Width 29.5 cm. Depth 29.5 cm. (box)
WWII Brass Sextant in Leather Case
Reynolds Son and Wardale brass box sextant. Circa World War II. In leather case.
London's Artificial Horizon for Marine Navigation
J. Hicks of London Artificial Horizon, for use in marine navigation, allowing a sextant to be used when no horizon was available.
WWII Aircraft Bubble Sextant
A World War II Aircraft bubble sextant, circa 1940, the mark IX Air Ministry sextant made for determining the altitude of the sun, with photocopied instruction booklet by Henry Hughes & Son Ltd. Length 21 cm
Watson & Sons Pocket Sextant in Leather Case
A drum or pocket sextant, by W. Watson & Sons, London, lacquered brass case with paper scale inside the lid, in leather case (case needs some repair).
Antique Sextant by John Crichton with Mahogany Case
A 19th century sextant by John Crichton of London, engraved makers name to the graduating arc and with mahogany case
Brass Sextant by Heath & Co. for Sailers Home Liverpool
Late 19th century brass sextant - made for the Sailers Home Liverpool by Heath & Co. London (A/F)
Antique Brass Drum Sextant by Stanley of London
An early 3 inch brass drum sextant by Stanley of London, with leather case
A.M. Stamped Sextant from Early-Mid 20th Century
Sextant in case stamped 'A.M.' early to mid 20th century, 17 cm high
Hamburg Sextant in Brass and Wood Case
German Plath, Hamburg sextant. Brass and wood construction. Cased
Antique Elliot Brothers Pocket Sextant and Instruments
Antique Elliot Brothers (London) pocket sextant with leather case 8 cm wide approx, together with various geometry and map reading instruments
Antique Pocket Sextant by W. Wilson, London (1903)
A drum or pocket sextant, by W.Wilson, London, lacquered brass case dated 1903 and sold-out-of-service marks, leather case with broad arrow mark. Diameter 7 cm
Freiberger Yacht Sextant Set with Original Timber Fitted Box
A Freiberger yacht sextant, c.1980, in original timber fitted box with two keys, instruction booklet, 24.5 x 26 x 15 cm
Naval Jacket with Ribbons and Decorations
Naval gentleman's jacket, with applied ribbons and decoration (this jacket originally belonged to the owner of the previous lot - sextant)
1960s German Micro Meter Sextant by Freiberger Prazisionsmechanik
Boxed sextant a micro meter sextant circa 1960s. By Freiberger Prazisionsmechanik, Germany.
Freiberger Drum Sextant with Box and Manual
German made Freiberger Drum Sextant, in original fitted box with instruction manual
Miniature Vernier Sextant by Nauticalia UK
Miniature Sextant, Quarter Size Vernier Sextant, box approx 13 cm x 13 cm x 8 cm. Nauticalia UK.These were carried as backup on smaller ships or in aircraft in case of damage to the main sextant
Brass Sextant in Timber Box
A boxed brass model sextant, later 20th century, with the appearance of a ship's navigation instrument, and housed in a hinged and brass trimmed timber box; unmarked. Height 9 cm. Width 19 cm. Depth 19 cm
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