Details
An early 20th century vernier sextant
the lattice frame with piller mounting constructed in polished brass and signed on the arc H. Hughes & Son Lts, 59 Fenchurch St, London, EC with HUSON trademark stamp, the inlaid silvered scale divided 5°- 0°- 150° and numbered 9153, sliding magnifier to vernier with opaque glass, fine-screw adjustment, seven shades, mirrors and mahogany handle with note-taking back in fitted box with spring-loaded securing catch and accessories, test label dated 1919 to lid -- 7in. (18cm.) radius
See illustration
the lattice frame with piller mounting constructed in polished brass and signed on the arc H. Hughes & Son Lts, 59 Fenchurch St, London, EC with HUSON trademark stamp, the inlaid silvered scale divided 5°- 0°- 150° and numbered 9153, sliding magnifier to vernier with opaque glass, fine-screw adjustment, seven shades, mirrors and mahogany handle with note-taking back in fitted box with spring-loaded securing catch and accessories, test label dated 1919 to lid -- 7in. (18cm.) radius
See illustration