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An early 20th-Century 'Bell' frame 6½in. radius vernier sextant by Heath & CO Ltd
the black-painted frame with polished brass arc signed and numbered Heath & Co. Ltd. Crayford, London 4926, and further inscribed H.D. Gill R.N., the inset silvered scale divided to 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, inset handle, twist-locks and ivorine plaque inscribed "BELL" PATTERN (No. 1) SEXTANT and owner's plate to top -- 10in. (25.5cm.) square
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the black-painted frame with polished brass arc signed and numbered Heath & Co. Ltd. Crayford, London 4926, and further inscribed H.D. Gill R.N., the inset silvered scale divided to 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, inset handle, twist-locks and ivorine plaque inscribed "BELL" PATTERN (No. 1) SEXTANT and owner's plate to top -- 10in. (25.5cm.) square
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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