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A mid 20th Centuary micrometer sextant
the black crackle-finish three circle brass frame stamped on the arc H. Hughes & Son Ltd London and numbered 52496, the inset silvered scale divided 5°-0°-125° with electric swivel lamp to index arm, two mirrors, seven shades, bakelite handle contained in fitted box with certificate of examination dated 1977 in lid, securing hook and handles -- 10¼ x 10¾in. (26 x 27.7cm.)
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the black crackle-finish three circle brass frame stamped on the arc H. Hughes & Son Ltd London and numbered 52496, the inset silvered scale divided 5°-0°-125° with electric swivel lamp to index arm, two mirrors, seven shades, bakelite handle contained in fitted box with certificate of examination dated 1977 in lid, securing hook and handles -- 10¼ x 10¾in. (26 x 27.7cm.)
See illustration