LT.1958.16.b_01
Type
sextant
Maker of the object
Heath & Co Ltd
Date
circa 1938
Materials
wood, brass, metal, glass
Place
England, London, New Eltham (place of manufacture)
Description
Sextant with plaque 'Hezzanith', 'Endless tangent screw automatic clamp' patent No 17840'. On the wooden handle is the mark 'E O Round, MB/BVJF'. In a box with accessories labelled 'Husun' and 'Heath & Co'.
Category
TECHNOLOGY
Measurements
overall: 138 mm x 306 mm x 300 mm 3828.5 g