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A LATE 19TH CENTURY 6IN. RADIUS VERNIER SEXTANT BY CRICHTON
with polished three-circle frame signed and numbered Crichton, London, 3813, the silvered scale divided to 160°, vernier clamp and fine-screw adjustment, diffuser, swivel magnifier, mirrors, seven shades, sighting tubes and rosewood handle. Containted in a fitted box with brass handle, securing hooks and ivorine plate inset in lid -- 9in. (23cm.) diameter.
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with polished three-circle frame signed and numbered Crichton, London, 3813, the silvered scale divided to 160°, vernier clamp and fine-screw adjustment, diffuser, swivel magnifier, mirrors, seven shades, sighting tubes and rosewood handle. Containted in a fitted box with brass handle, securing hooks and ivorine plate inset in lid -- 9in. (23cm.) diameter.
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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