A Second World War period Husun sextant by Henry Hughes & Son Ltd with brass fittings and accessories. Serial number is 36489 and dated 1943 in a mahogany case. The primary use of a sextant is to measure the angle between an astronomical object and the horizon for the purposes of celestial navigation.
*Condition*
Good condition. Some small pitting on the brass. Please refer to the images as a part of our condition report.
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