Lot 665

THREE NAUTICAL SEXTANTS; TWO HEZZANITH EXAMPLES, HEATH NAVIGATIONAL AND HERBERT BOBBY NAVIGATIONAL; TOGETHER WITH KELVIN HUGHES & SON (3)

Mid-20th Century

Estimate: £50 - £100
Hammer price: £260
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

With black crackle finish and brass arcs engraved, with certificates dated to the boxes, various lenses and missing elements, the Kelvin Hughes Division example with side carrying handle, 26cm wide; 27.5cm deep; 14.5cm high



Condition report: 

All very worn and oxidized surfaces throughout, with some verdi gris and pitting. 

Please see additional images of each sextant in its box to illustrate the contents of each. They appear to be incomplete but please contact Bellmans directly for specific questions. 

Boxes are worn with inevitable scuffs, scratches, dents, small chips and marks commensurate with wear, use and age.


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