A vernier sextant, lattice frame of oxidised brass, swivel magnifier to index arm, inset silvered scale divided 5° - 0° - 150°, seven shades, mirrors, star telescope, sun-inverting telescope, in fitted mahogany box with other accessories with label from The Kew Observatory, Richmond, Surrey -- 11½in. (29cm.) wide

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A vernier sextant, lattice frame of oxidised brass, swivel magnifier to index arm, inset silvered scale divided 5° - 0° - 150°, seven shades, mirrors, star telescope, sun-inverting telescope, in fitted mahogany box with other accessories with label from The Kew Observatory, Richmond, Surrey -- 11½in. (29cm.) wide
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