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1914 military pocket sextant by Henry Hughes & Son

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A fine example of a WW1 military pocket or box sextant, signed on the face 'H. Hughes & Son Ltd, no 410, 1914', it's also engraved with the War department military arrow.
Constructed of solid brass with original black anodise finish, the outer cover is of the bayonet fixing type and has the same makers marks engraved on the outside. Inside the cover is a Hughes paper inlay, displaying a table of natural tangents fitted inside.
The lacquered brass fitments and silvered dial (scale 0 - 130 degrees) are all in good condition, as are the lens, mirrors and filters.
In full working order, it measures 80mm diameter x 45mm closed depth, and comes with leather case which is also in good sound condition.

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	SOLD	SC998

An increasingly rare Paget Angle Sextant by by T Cooke & Sons. Dating to the early 20th century, it's complete with original mahogany box lined in green baize. The ivorine faced dial is numbered 601, with the name T Cooke & Sons Ltd London & York written on the face.
In complete condition, with only some minor paint loss to the black body, it's in full working order and the mirrors are still clean.
Housed in a mahogany case measuring 180mm x 155mm x 65mm which is in good sound condition, these sextants are becoming more & more difficult to find complete in their original box.

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	SOLD	SC952

Elliott Bros London, box or drum sextant

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A late 19th century, brass box sextant, signed on face 'Elliott Bros London'. Constructed of solid brass with a black lacquered finish that is still intact, the silvered vernier scale is also in excellent condition, and all markings present and readable. This particular model is slimmer in depth than others that I have seen, and is designed for readings to be taken through a 3 stage sliding brass pinhole shutter which incorporates a red filter on the last stage, eliminating the need for separate filter arms as is more commonly found.
The outer cover has a bayonet fixing with a small brass carry handle, and the underside has the name 'S A E Hickson' engraved in copperplate script.
My limited research suggests this may be Capt S A E Hickson of the Royal Engineers who took part in the Sudan Campaigns of 1882 -1899, and was involved in the building of strong points, just prior to the battle of Tofrik in March 1885, two months after the fall of Khartoum and the death of General Gordon.
The sextant is in full working order, and the lacquered brass fitments and mirrors are in good order. It measures 70mm diameter and 30mm in closed depth, there is no case.

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	SOLD	SC897

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Genuine Stanley London,brass pocket sextant, signed on face and base of outer cover. Constructed of solid brass with olive green finish, early 20th century. Lacquered brass fitments and silvered dial in good condition all round, minimal paint loss. Lenses, mirrors and filters in good order.
Measures 7cm dia x 4cm closed depth.
Not to be confused with the repros on other sites!

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	SOLD	SC103

Pocket drum sextant by Negretti & Zambra London

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Late 19th century Negretti & Zambra London, brass pocket sextant, signed on face. Constructed of solid brass with bronzed finish, the screw on outer cover has the words 'Griensu. Florida 118. Buenos Airies' engraved on the outside, and a paper inlay displaying a table of natural tangents fitted inside.
Lacquered brass fitments and silvered dial in good condition, the lenses, mirrors and filters in good order, a rare object by one of the most celebrated makers of the 19th century.
Measures 80mm diameter x 45mm closed depth.

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	SOLD	SC706

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Early Stanley London, brass pocket sextant, signed in script on face. Comes complete with extending telescope sight and fitted leather case with carrying strap. Can be used with or without telescope. Constructed of solid brass with black finish, late 19th century. Lacquered brass fitments and silvered dial in good condition all round, minimal paint loss. Lenses, mirrors and filters in good order as is leather case. An exceptional item in very good condition.
Measures 7.5cm dia x 4cm closed depth.

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	SOLD	SC250

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Military blackened brass pocket sextant with makers initials H.B., which I believe stands for Hall Brothers. I suspect it dates to WW2, it has the military arrow and the number B.1616, and is in almost mint condition with barely any loss of the black coating. The mirrors and filter are in excellent condition. The knurled adjustment knobs appear to be made of stainless steel or nickel plate. Measures 7cm dia x 4cm closed depth. No case available.

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	SOLD	SC232

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Newman & Guardia London,brass pocket sextant, complete with original leather case.Constructed of solid brass with black anodised finish, lacquered brass fitments and silvered dial, this box sextant is in super condition.All lenses mirrors and filters are in good order, as is the leather case. Stamped with makers name, serial no 4187 and dated 1918.
Measures 7cm dia x 4cm closed depth.

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	SOLD	SC004

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