Accession No

2657

Brief Description

sextant stand, by J. Coombes, English, 1900 (c)

Origin

England; Devonport

Maker

Coombes, J.

Class

miscellaneous; surveying

Earliest Date

1900

Latest Date

1900

Inscription Date

Material

metal (oxidised brass, brass); wood

Dimensions

box length 421mm breadth 260mm; height 118mm

Special Collection

Provenance

Inscription

‘J. COOMBES DEVONPORT’
‘SEXTANT STAND’ (M S note on paper label on box)

Description Notes

Sextant stand, by J. Coombes, English, 1900 (c).

Pillar stand for sextant, oxidised brass, with two counterweights with brass clamping screws, and flat tripod base with three brass levelling screws. Alternative attachment for sextant. Fitted wooden box.

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