Sextant

Object detail

Accession number

F1374.2004

Description

Bubble Sextant. Triangular, brown box with 2 metal fasteners and leather carry strap. Inside leather padding and 2 black tubes in metal clips. Sextant is black, triangular with black, circular box with wind up dial at front and rubber eyepiece.

Marks

152/66 Printed
152/66A Hand-written
A.M. / BUBBLE SEXTANT / MARK IXA. REF NO 6B/218 / BRIT.PATS / 480112 490621 / AND PENDING / SERIAL NO 6366/42 Impressed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Glass
Organic/Vegetal/Plant Extract/Latex/Rubber
Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic
Processed Material/Leather

Credit Line

Sextant, F1374.2004. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Sextant Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology Surveying & Navigational T&E Navigational Equipment

Collection type

Marine Heritage Transport

Subject auto tags

Auto part Bumper Automotive exterior Automotive wheel system Metal Fashion accessory Machine Strap Personal protective equipment Plastic

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