Brass sextant in a leather box NC 1514B


A sextant is a navigational instrument used to measure horizontal and vertical angles. In celestial navigation, it is used to measure the altitude of celestial bodies above the horizon, while in terrestrial navigation it is used to measure vertical and horizontal angles between objects visible on Earth. A sextant is a device used mainly in sailing—sailors still learn how to use it so that, in the event of a GPS system failure, they can determine the vessel’s position based on observations and measurements of celestial bodies.

A sextant is an excellent gift idea for a sailor, astronomer, or enthusiast of historic technology. It will be a beautiful decoration for a study, office, or cabin. The NC 1514B sextant is a replica of a 1917 instrument by Kelvin & Hughes of London.


Product information:

·Dimensions: 13 x 12 x 6 cm
·Material: brass, glass
·Finish: antique
·Gift packaging: leather box
·Box dimensions: 14.50 x 14.50 x 7.25 cm