EUROPE, 20th century
Two navigation instruments:
- a "fishing" octant, with eyecup sighting.
Blackened metal frame. Brass limb graduated from 0º to 115º.
3 colored sun screens.
No manufacturer's name.
Small diameter. Radius 185 mm. 
Wooden case (accidents and missing parts).
- English-made sextant, circa 1920.
Brass frame. Platinum limb graduated from 0º to 125º.
7 colored sun and horizon screens.
No manufacturer's name.
Radius 185 mm.
Without scope.
Live Friday 25 October 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 71

EUROPE, 20th century Two navigation instruments: - a "fishing" octant, with eyecup sighting. Blackened metal frame. Brass limb graduated from 0º to 115º. 3 colored sun screens. No manufacturer's name. Small diameter. Radius 185 mm. Wooden case (accidents and missing parts). - English-made sextant, circa 1920. Brass frame. Platinum limb graduated from 0º to 125º. 7 colored sun and horizon screens. No manufacturer's name. Radius 185 mm. Without scope.

Estimate
€90 - €120
Result
€150
Buyer's premium
25%
EUROPE, 20th century Two navigation instruments: - a "fishing" octant, with eyecup sighting. Blackened metal frame. Brass limb graduated from 0º to 115º. 3 colored sun screens. No manufacturer's name. Small diameter. Radius 185 mm. Wooden case (accidents and missing parts). - English-made sextant, circa 1920. Brass frame. Platinum limb graduated from 0º to 125º. 7 colored sun and horizon screens. No manufacturer's name. Radius 185 mm. Without scope.
Sale Friday 25 October 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 6 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris