Two Boxed Navigational Instruments

Description:

Two Boxed Navigational Instruments, England, early 20th century, 4 1/4-in. ivorine sextant engraved The Paget Angle Sextant No. 537 and H. Hughes & Son 59 Fenchurch St. London, outer scale divided 0-90, with turned rosewood handle; and a marine meter marked Stuart's Marine Distance Meter 1067, Glee & Son The Hard Portsmouth, with two ivorine plates, one side with distance and height scales, other side with a note board, and a single-draw eyepiece.
Estimate $300-500


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