Sextant

Description

Sextant signed 'John Bruce Liverpool', c. 1880, with label in its box stating that it was used by Jock Fitchie, mate when the Scotia went to South Polar regions on the Scottish National Antarctic Expedition, 1902 - 1904.

Museum reference

T.1981.59

Collection

History of Science

Object name

Sextant, Box, Quintant

Production information

John Bruce & Sons, late 19th century
Liverpool, Lancashire, England, Northern Europe

Date

c. 1880

Materials

Anodised brass, Glass, Silver, Wood, Mahogany

Physical description

Brass, glass optics, silver scale, wooden handle / wooden box

Associations

Previous owner: Fitchie, Jock, 1902 - 1904 (fl.)
Scotia
Scottish National Antarctic Expedition, 1902 - 1904

Exhibitions

• Earth in Space (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

• Treasured: Wonderful Things, Amazing Stories (14 Nov 2008 - 01 Jan 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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