Sextant in Decorative Case

Charming pocket sextant as used by Victorian explorers and surveyors. Intricate and semi-functional, it has all the pieces needed to shoot the sun. A sextant defined latitude. A clock longitude. Defining the angle of Sun and Stars with the horizon was an important way to navigate and survey. A beautiful intricate little instrument with an interesting and ancient history.
KA032.
Bronze Finished & Honey Distressed French Finish.
WIDTH CM-15.
LENGTH CM-15.
HEIGHT CM-8.
WIDTH INCH-6.
LENGTH INCH-5,9.
HEIGHT INCH-31.