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A fine early 20th Century 'Bell' frame 6½in. radius vernier sextant by Heath & Coy
the oxidised brass frame with brass arc signed Heath & Coy. Ltd. Crayford, London. and numbered 5791, the inset silvered scale divided 5°- 0°- 155°, vernier with clamp, tangent screw fine adjustment and swivel magnifier with light diffuser, seven shades, two mirrors and telescope with adjustable fitting, the reverse with ivorine backed mahogany handle with press-button hook stowage fitting, in fitted mahogany box with accessories and test certificate dated 1904, securing drums, inset handel, twist-lock and ivorine plaque inscribed "BELL" PATTERN (No. 1) SEXTANT -- 10½in. (26.5cm.) wide
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the oxidised brass frame with brass arc signed Heath & C
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Special notice
VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer’s premium.