Brass 8 in Working ROSS LONDON Sextant w Hardwood Box

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Working Model ROSS LONDON(tm) Brass Slow Motion Nautical Captain's 8 in. Micrometer Sextant, With Extra Nice wood box. Prefer to pay a little more and have a better one? THIS IS A ROSS LONDON(tm) FAVORITE It took us longer to get these made than we thought but while they last it is nice to have them to offer now. We list both, Physical size 10+ in, and sextant size ( from pivot of arm ) 8 in. Many sellers sell a sextant by physical size only ( Very Important ). This sextant would be sold by most as a 10in, it is a 8in. If both sizes are not listed, watch out. Working in the title means this sextant can be calibrated and used. Please compare feedback when deciding on a purchase. All of our brass sextants are solid metal ( not brass plated ), all have glass lens ( not plastic ), all are measured by pivot arm ( not by actual size, very important, why pay for one size and get a smaller size? ). This item is a NEW brass intricate nautical sextant reproduction with sturdy box . This is one of the favorites. No reproduction is perfect but we buy the best offered. This is for the person wanting a sextant that is small, sturdy, easy viewing, has box, sturdy mounted telescope and mirrors. The sextant itself is quite detailed, Micrometer adjustment with 6 glass ( not plastic, very important, all of ours are glass ) filter lenses , and large swing arm, reflective mirrors, and has velvet lined box. The " ROSS LONDON " is engraved on the swing arm and handle plate. Notice in one of the pictures, the amount of adjustment on the telescope, think about how much more accurate your reading can be, the excellent view in the lens on the index arm, and the nice adjusters for the index mirror. These are not found on many 8 in sextants. This 8in has more sighting distance from eye to mirror than many 10in sextants. The longer the distance from your eye to the horizon mirror the better the accuracy. The index arm features a magnifying lens and a highly accurate slow motion adjuster. The micrometer adjustment allows very fine amount adjustments. The full 120 degree arc is inset with white metal to contrast with the brass, and features individual degree demarcations. Imagine sailing ship captains in the early 1900s using an instrument like this. This heavy brass sextant also features a solid construction and weighs only 4lb. Crafted in the style of a century ago, this sextant has a nicely polished and finished wood handle, as well as brass stand legs for upright easy display. All in all, would make a great gift for the sextant enthusiast and novice alike. Certainly a fine item for the sextant, brass, nautical, surveying, engineering instrument, militaria, or other collection - shines on display. This detailed item measures approximately 10+ x 10+ x 4 1/2 inches . Hardwood Box measures 11 x 11 x 5 1/2 inches . SEXT5043 To see some sextant basics and helpful information about reproductions Information you need before you buy. If the word Working is in the title, this means the maker of the sextant says it is ready for final adjustments and calibration. We believe everyone should be able to calibrate their sextant, or what are they going to do if it gets dropped, bumped, or other misuse, or if it just needs to be checked for accuracy. Click to see the other items we currently have up on eBay. Payments made through welcomed. Feel free to e-mail us with any questions or comments, and see our other items as we are always adding many more fine collector's pieces and interesting items for your bidding selection. If purchasing more than 1 item, you can wait to pay ( max. 7 days ) for all items to be put on single invoice with discounted shipping, ignore the automatic invoices. We do offer the NON WORKING sextants sometimes on a close out price deal, just watch our listings for the specials. Important Shipping information: US Customers, befor... read more

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