A Second World War period Air Ministry pattern sextant of small size, by Henry Hughes & Son Ltd, No. 33750, silvered scale, seven shades, the index arm -- 3 3/8in. (8.5cm.) radius, vernier scale with micrometer screw, mahogany handle, Husun label dated 29/3/43, mahogany case -- 8¾in. (22.2cm.) wide