19th Century Solid Brass Ships Sextant - McDonald, Scotland - All
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:27474186 | Primary Material: Brass |
Type: Sextant |
Made by D. McDonald & Co. Greenock, Glasgow, Liverpool & London. This sextant looks to be complete, original and never messed about with; retaining orig patina.It has an inlaid ivory vernier scale, orig and replacement mirrors which both need re-silvering, 7 sun filters, two brass eye pieces, and orig fitted wood dovetailed box with orig hardware. The box has age cracks (see photos) and is stable.Sextant is... sold As-Is strictly as a nautical artifact/decorative item. As a collector, I would not recommend polishing or changing its originality in any way so as to preserve its value and charm.Last known auction price was in 2006 at £226Shipping will be by USPS Priority to CONUS ONLY.