A mid-19th Century 8in. radius double-framed vernier sextant by E & E. Emanuel
A mid-19th Century 8in. radius double-framed vernier sextant by E & E. Emanuel

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A mid-19th Century 8in. radius double-framed vernier sextant by E & E. Emanuel
the oxcidised brass frame with polished arc signed E & E. Emanuel, Portsmouth with inlaid silvered scale divided 5- 0- 145, vernier with clamp, fine screw adjustment and swivel magnifier, seven shades, two mirrors, telescope and turned rosewood handle, in fitted mahogany keystone case with trade label for Geroge Lee & Son, Portsmouth -- 11in. (29cm.) breadth
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拍品专文

Ezekiel and Emanuel Emanuel worked from 101 High St, Portsmouth between 1831 and 1879