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An early 20th Century vernier sextant by Stebbing
with black painted brass lattice frame signed Stebbing, Portsmouth with inset silvered scale divided 5- 0- 165, vernier clamp and fine screw adjustment, seven shades, two mirrors, ebony handle, in box with accessories (old wear and repairs), the radius -- 7in. (19cm.), the box -- 11in. (28cm.) square
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with black painted brass lattice frame signed Stebbing, Portsmouth with inset silvered scale divided 5- 0- 165, vernier clamp and fine screw adjustment, seven shades, two mirrors, ebony handle, in box with accessories (old wear and repairs), the radius -- 7in. (19cm.), the box -- 11in. (28cm.) square
See illustration