Sextant

Description

Sextant, anodized brass diamond and diamond-pattern 8" frame, polished brass limb and wooden handle, in fitted mahogany box, signed and made by William Cary of London, 1890

Museum reference

T.1911.32

Collection

History of Science

Object name

Sextant

Production information

Cary, William, 1850 - 1900 (fl.), Instrument maker
London, England, Northern Europe

Date

1890

Materials

Anodised brass, Wood, Silver, Mahogany

Physical description

Silver, coloured glass

Associations

Previous owner: Admiralty
Certifier: Kew Observatory