Lot 43 , A 19th century bronze and brass sextant with hardwood handle, 9.5in.

A 19th century bronze and brass sextant with hardwood handle, inscribed 'R.J.Paul Keane R.P.' in original case with accessories, 9.5in.
Estimate £150-200

Original case worn commensurate with age, with a split at the corner and the brass cartouche plaque lifting away, internally original baize now heavily worn, sextant and accessories are all tarnished, sextant being a green bronze tone with brass and silver scale, looks like one small accessory is missing from the left hand side.


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