Sextant box

In mahogany keystone box, with in the lid a label of W. Heather pointing out that no parallel adjustment was made on the horizon glass and that correction must be allowed as directed by J. Norie.

Object Details

ID: NAV1139.1
Type: Sextant box
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1797
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 132 mm x 375 mm x 425 mm
Parts: Sextant