Box sextant

Description

Box sextant, circular brass plates with lid (handle), silver scale, detached telescope, in fitted wooden box, by J Allan junior of London, c. 1825

Museum reference

T.1992.70

Collection

History of Science

Object name

Box sextant

Production information

Allan, James, junior, c. 1825 (fl.)
London, England, Northern Europe

Date

c. 1825

Materials

Brass, Silver

Physical description

Brass