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A double-framed vernier sextant
with oxcidised brass 'A' frame, the brass arc signed Troughton & Simms London with inlaid platinum scale divided 5°--0°--165°, numbered 3604, the vernier stamped Reeves Endless Tangent and baring the Goverenment mark, with tangent screw finescale adjustment and swivel magnifier; seven shades, two mirrors, six telescopes with adjustable telescope fixing, mahogany handle with hole for stand mounting, contained within a fitted mahogany box with accessories, brass carrying handles and securing hooks -- 12 x 12 x 5in. (30.5 x 30.5 x 13cm.)
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with oxcidised brass 'A' frame, the brass arc signed Troughton & Simms London with inlaid platinum scale divided 5°--0°--165°, numbered 3604, the vernier stamped Reeves Endless Tangent and baring the Goverenment mark, with tangent screw finescale adjustment and swivel magnifier; seven shades, two mirrors, six telescopes with adjustable telescope fixing, mahogany handle with hole for stand mounting, contained within a fitted mahogany box with accessories, brass carrying handles and securing hooks -- 12 x 12 x 5in. (30.5 x 30.5 x 13cm.)
See illustration