A 20th century sextant and case, 'Hezzanith'.
A 6.5in(16.5cm)radius tri circle frame sextant,
by Heath & Co, London. Reading from -5 to 150 degrees on the silvered scale, the index arm, with "Hezzanith" endless tangent clamp, magnifying glass and vernier to 10 seconds. Four sun and three horizon shades. In a mahogany carrying case, with sun scope, telescope, lenses and adjusting pin, bearing a National Physical Laboratory certificate dated November 1943. 11x10.5x6in (28x27x15cm)
Sold for £480 inc. premium

Category: Fine Art / Marine Art


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