Brass Nautical – Large Brass Sextant Navigation Instrument Sextante Navegacion Marine Sextant in Hardwood Gift Box (6 inches, Antique Patina)

rocky1933 — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 19:07:04 +0000

Brass reproduction Ship Sextant – J SCOTT LONDON -1753- A sextant is an instrument used to measure the angle between any two visible objects. Its primary use is to resolve the angle between a celestial object and the horizon which is referred to as the altitude. Making this measurement is referred to as sighting the object, shooting the object, or taking a sight. The angle, and the time when it was once measured, can be utilized to calculate a position line on a nautical or aeronautical chart. A common use of the sextant is to sight the sun at noon to find one’s latitude. It’s all parts are moving, can be utilized for basic statement or suitable for collectors and generally is a gift for someone. Size: – 12.5cm – L x 11cm – W x 6cm – H (Sextant) Weight – 450 Gms. 14.5cm – L x 14.5cm – W x 8.2cm – H (Wooden Box) Weight – 550 Gms. Total Weight – 1 kg.
Beautiful Sextant is made of Brass and the Box is made of LEGALLY PROCURED Rosewood; Best Option on Quality Products. No compromise on quality and Environment
Size:- 14.5cm – L x 14.5cm – W x 8.2cm – H (Wooden Box) Weight – 550 gms; Size:- 12.5cm – L x 11cm – W x 6cm – H (Sextant) Weight – 450 gms.
Sextant operates like a real navigational tool. Though it isn’t calibrated. Not suitable for serious Navigation; though can be utilized to consider the basics. This is a replica only; Neither antique nor used
Nautical collectors, enthusiasts, and seafarer alike will love this stunning solid brass sextants. As a perfect present, this sextant for sale is a gleaming recreation of the classic antique sextants that have guided sailors since the 1700s
Antique sextants were as much a work of art as they were a functional tool, many of which are in fascinating museums and collections world wide. Present this solid brass sextants to the nautical enthusiast in your life, and complete their personal collection.

1864 – Knots and Nautical

Brass Nautical – Large Brass Sextant Navigation Instrument Sextante Navegacion Marine Sextant in Hardwood Gift Box (6 inches, Antique Patina)