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A MID 19TH-CENTURY 8IN. RADIUS DOUBLE-FRAMED SEXTANT BY TROUGHTON & SIMMS
the polished brass frame with arc signed and numbered Troughton & Simms London 1798 Silver with inlaid silver scale divided to 150°, vernier with swivel magnifier, seven shades, two mirrors, three sighting tubes with fixing, ebony handle and pin feet, all contained within a fitted mahogany box with accessories, brass carrying handles and securing hooks -- 11in. 28cm.) square approximately.
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the polished brass frame with arc signed and numbered Troughton & Simms London 1798 Silver with inlaid silver scale divided to 150°, vernier with swivel magnifier, seven shades, two mirrors, three sighting tubes with fixing, ebony handle and pin feet, all contained within a fitted mahogany box with accessories, brass carrying handles and securing hooks -- 11in. 28cm.) square approximately.
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Special notice
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