A fine early 19th Century miniature lacquered brass sextant, signed on the centre brace SCHMALCALDER LONDON, with 2½inch index arm with vernier, 'pin-hole' sight, mirrors, the arc divided 0-140°, with shaped wood handle, in fitted and shaped mahogany case - 3¼in. (8.3cm.) wide

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A fine early 19th Century miniature lacquered brass sextant, signed on the centre brace SCHMALCALDER LONDON, with 2½inch index arm with vernier, 'pin-hole' sight, mirrors, the arc divided 0-140°, with shaped wood handle, in fitted and shaped mahogany case - 3¼in. (8.3cm.) wide

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