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An early 19th Century 6in. radius vernier sextant by Chevalier
the lacquered brass 'T' frame with arc signed Charles Chevalier. Ingénieur Opticien, Palais Royal 163 à Paris with inset silvered scale divided 5°- 0°- 145°, vernier clamp, fine screw adjustment, hinged light deflector and magnifier (detached), mirrors (index detached), seven shades, sighting tube and wooden handle, in fitted wooden box (restored) with accessories -- 10½in. (26.5cm.) dia
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the lacquered brass 'T' frame with arc signed Charles Chevalier. Ingénieur Opticien, Palais Royal 163 à Paris with inset silvered scale divided 5°- 0°- 145°, vernier clamp, fine screw adjustment, hinged light deflector and magnifier (detached), mirrors (index detached), seven shades, sighting tube and wooden handle, in fitted wooden box (restored) with accessories -- 10½in. (26.5cm.) dia
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