These pieces are in an GOOD, USED CONDITION- Brass Sextant / Quintant is present and detailed with fittings .Item remains in a Good State and has been utilised. Appropriate Signs of Wear evident due to handling. All Coloured Glass Lenses, Occular Mount ( Eyepiece) , Handle and adjustment guides are present. Manufacturers marks evident. Hardwood Portmanteau remains complete with securing latch - NOTE: A small degree of insect wear may be visible on underside / base plate ( only cosmetic).
ITEM HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO HANDLING/ USAGE IN VARIED CONDITIONS.
PIECES ARE OVER 100 YEARS OLD AND WILL DISPLAY SIGNS OF AGE-RELATED SURFACE WEAR COMMENSURATE WITH AGE.
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ORIGIN : Royal Navy/ Mercantile Marine
COMPOSITION : Brass / Glass / Hardwood Panels
YEAR: 1900
MANUFACTURER : Ross, London. Great Britain.
DIMENSIONS: 28 cm x 26 cm.
TOTAL : 2 x Pcs ( Brass Sextant Tool & Hardwood Portmanteau)
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An EXCELLENT example of RARE, Early 1900s British Naval Navigational Quintant /Sextant with Hardwood Portmanteau. This piece appears to be in a VF state , with detailed Relief on obverse and reverse. All necessary parts appear present. Evidence of handling/ age-related wear is visible on surface. Brass construction is complete with Coloured Glass Lenses, Adjustable dial, Handle ,Reflective Mirror and Occular Mount present. The parts appear to function appropriately as intended when engaged.
The Manufacturers markings are present and legible, and instrument retains a wonderful surface lustre. Hardwood Portmanteau is complete with retention latch , and Maritime Anchor Escutcheon. NOTE : Underside or base panel of Portmanteau will display a small degree of attempted insect wear- this is purely cosmetic and DOES NOT affect integrity or overall visual appearance.
A piece such as this- would have been utilised by Fleet Deck Officer's of the British Royal Navy- as well as - associated formations , notably the Mercantile Marine.
The ideal addition to any Pre-WW1 Era Naval / Maritime Brass Instrument collection or display- for the enthusiast seeking a unique period piece for their assortment.
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