Details
A fine post-WW2 H. HUGHES & SON LTD "GOTHIC" SEXTANT, the main-arc with inset silver scale divided - 5 - 0 - 125 inscribed H. HUGHES & SON LTD. LONDON. SERIAL No 55958, the index arm with decimal Micrometer and electric lighting, four index mirror shades, the horizon mirror with anti-glare shade. The accessories include BOOTH BUBBLE ARTIFICIAL HORIZON, prism monocle, sun inverting telescope, star telescope, with shades and other accessories in fitted mahogany carrying case; and with HUSON certificate dated 19.3.48 -- Box 11¾in. (30cm.)
NOTE: This is a good example of a well made sextant. It is rare for a marine sextant to be equipped with a Booth artificial horizon.
NOTE: This is a good example of a well made sextant. It is rare for a marine sextant to be equipped with a Booth artificial horizon.