Antique Sextant by J.Parkes & Son, Liverpool.
ANTIQUE SEXTANT. No.22
Antique Sextant by J. Parkes & Sons, Liverpool.
A fine late 19th century navigators Sextant, brass 'Bell pattern' frame design. Engraved on the arc J. Parkes & Sons, Liverpool.
The silver scale is engraved from -5 degrees to 155 degrees and can measure angles up to 129 degrees, it is divided into 10 minute increments. The index arm has swinging scale magnifier, the silver Vernier scale reads from 0 to 10 seconds of arc. 7 inch radius.
This rare Sextant has a universal rack and pinion focusing object lens that comes with three interchangeable eye pieces.
It is contained within its original hardwood box that has a patent push button release mechanism and brass carry handle. It is also complete with all its accessories - two eye piece sun filters, mirror adjusting tool, screwdriver and key to the box lock. It also has a Patent greatest angle clamp.
SORRY THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD.
Front side of the antique sextant with telescopes, eye piece filters and accessories.
A close up of the antique sextant showing silver scale and hand engraved makers name.
Exterior of the hardwood sextant carrying case / storage box.
Reverse side of the antique sextant and accessories.
Layout of inside the hardwood case.
Close up of the antique Sextant frame.
Close up of the antique Sextant frame.
Close up of the antique Sextant frame.
Close up of the antique Sextant frame.
Close up of the antique Sextant frame.
Sextant examination & test certificate.