Double-sounding sextant

Description

Double-sounding sextant for measuring wide angles, anodized brass Dollond-pattern 7" brass frame, polished brass limb and wooden handle, in square fitted mahogany box, signed and made by Henry Hughes and Son of London, c. 1894

Museum reference

T.1911.36

Collection

History of Science

Object name

Double-sounding sextant

Production information

Henry Hughes and Son, Instrument maker
London, England, Northern Europe

Date

c. 1894

Materials

Anodised brass, Wood, Mahogany, Bone

Physical description

Silver

Associations

Inventor: Ferguson, Thomas Tapley Helenus, 1894 - 1937 (fl.)