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A MID-19TH CENTURY 7IN. RADIUS VERNIER SEXTANT BY SPENCER & Co.
the oxidised brass lozenge-pattern frame with brass arc signed Spencer & Co, London and inset silvered scale divided 5°- 0°- 155°, vernier with clamp, fine screw adjustment and swivel magnifer, height adjustable sighting tube and sights, two mirrors, seven shades, rosewood handle and pin feet, contained within fitted mahogany box wiht asscessories, retailers plaque for James Murray & Co., Calcutta , inset handle and securing hooks (one eye missing, lock mechanism unsrewed and secured over teeth) -- 11in. diameter
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the oxidised brass lozenge-pattern frame with brass arc signed Spencer & Co, London and inset silvered scale divided 5°- 0°- 155°, vernier with clamp, fine screw adjustment and swivel magnifer, height adjustable sighting tube and sights, two mirrors, seven shades, rosewood handle and pin feet, contained within fitted mahogany box wiht asscessories, retailers plaque for James Murray & C
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.