This nautical brass sextant is a beautiful and intricately crafted instrument that was commonly used by navigators and sailors in the 18th and 19th centuries to determine the position of a ship at sea. The brass frame with a series of gears, mirrors, and a sighting telescope, all designed to measure the angle between two celestial objects, typically the horizon and the sun or a star. This information was then used to calculate the ship's latitude and longitude. This antique sextant is in good condition for its age. A wonderful gift for those nautical collectors. 
 
Dimensions: 115mm Width x 130mm Length x 75mm Depth 
 
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