Antique sextant by Heath & Co, London.
ANTIQUE SEXTANT. No.16
Antique sextant by Heath & Co, London.
A mid 20th century navigators micrometer Sextant with the classic three ring design frame. Engraved on the arc Heath & Co, New Eltham, London, SE9.
The silver scale is engraved from -5 degrees to 135 degrees and can measure angles to 135 degrees, it is divided into 10 minute increments. The index arm has a silver Vernier scale which reads from 0 to 10 seconds of arc.
This sextant has a 6.5 inch radius.
Box measures W 28 / D 27 / H 14 cm
This antique Sextant is in good condition and contained within its original box. It comes complete with all its accessories - Wide angle telescope, telescope sun filter and adjusting tool.
Front side of the antique sextant with telescope, eye piece filter and accessories.
A close up of the antique sextant showing silver scale and engraved makers name
Exterior of the sextant carrying case / storage box.
Reverse side of the antique sextant and accessories.
Close up of sextant micrometer mechanism
Sextant examination & test certificate dated 1952.
Close up of the antique Sextant frame.
Close up of the antique Sextant frame.