Title

Sextant with case

Mediumebony, brass, glass

Dimensions7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm)

Donor credit lineKendall Whaling Museum Collection Transfer

Object number2001.100.2805

Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum

DescriptionAn ebony wood handle, brass index glass, index, telescope, horizon glass, and two sets of screens (one with four screens with two with light red, one with dark red and one with green glass; the other with three screens with green, dark red and light red glass). Double reflecting, -5 degrees to 120 degrees by 1 degree by 20 minutes vernier and magnifier. Four filters for index mirror, three filters for horizon mirror. Sight tube, medium power telescope, separate eye piece filter.
Unusually complete with metal name plate.

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