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A late 19th Century vernier sextant by Moon Jnr
with oxcidised brass lattice frame signed Moon Jnr, West India Dock Rd, London and further stamped K/466, with inset silvered scale divided 5- 0- 155, vernier clamp and fine screw adjustment, seven shades, two mirrors, with accessories, ebony handle (lacks securing screws) in fitted keystone case with makers stamp and a trade label for Sewill,the lid marked Capt.A.L. Wetlesen, Cristiana, the radius -- 7in. (19cm.); the case -- 10 x 12in. (27 x 32.5cm.)
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with oxcidised brass lattice frame signed Moon Jnr, West India Dock Rd, London and further stamped K/466, with inset silvered scale divided 5- 0- 155, vernier clamp and fine screw adjustment, seven shades, two mirrors, with accessories, ebony handle (lacks securing screws) in fitted keystone case with makers stamp and a trade label for Sewill,the lid marked Capt.A.L. Wetlesen, Cristiana, the radius -- 7in. (19cm.); the case -- 10 x 12in. (27 x 32.5cm.)
See illustration