TWO 19TH C CASED SEXTANTS TO INCLUDETWO 19TH C CASED SEXTANTS TO INCLUDE SEWILL(1841-1846) LIVERPOOL. NOTE IN CASE READS ONCE BELONGED TO CHARLES HAZARD, AUG 1846. WITH FITTED CASE. 13" X 12" X 5" HIGH. ONE ROUND GLASS LENS IS MISSING. ALONG WITH A SPENCER, BROWNING & CO, 1848-1870, LONDON, ORIGINAL LABEL, EBONY WOOD. VERY GOOD CONDITION. 12" X 12 1/2" X 4 1/4" HIGH.
TWO 20TH C CASED SEXTANTS TO INCLUDETWO 20TH C CASED SEXTANTS TO INCLUDE BUBBLESEXTANT CAMERA UNIT, FAIRCHILD AVIATION CORPORATION, 1941, NY, PROPERTY OF AIR FORCES U.S. ARMY TYPE A-10, 5 1/2" HIGH, 9 1/4" WIDE, 9" DEEP. BALL RECORDING SEXTANT, MERGENTHALER LINOTYPE CO., 1944, BROOKLYN, NY, MARK 1 - MODEL O, U.S. NAVY WITH 2 EYE PIECES, 6" HIGH, 12" WIDE, 10 1/2" DEEP. GOOD CONDITION.
TWO 19TH C CASED SEXTANTS TO INCLUDETWO 19TH C CASED SEXTANTS TO INCLUDE SPENCERBARRETT & CO., 1830-1880, LONDON. CASE IS CRACKED, 12" X 13 3/4". THE OTHER IS SPENCER BROWNING & CO., CA 1850, LONDON. MIRROR NEEDS REPAIR. 12" X 11 1/2".
TWO US ARMY AIR FORCE SEXTANTS ModelTWO US ARMY AIR FORCE SEXTANTS Model A-10A, with accessories and fitted wooden cases. Together with a group of vintage family photos.
TWO VINTAGE SHIP’S SEXTANTS IN WOODTWO VINTAGE SHIP’S SEXTANTS IN WOOD CASESThe first with label. First Kelvin & Hughes, and Henry Hughes & Sons, sextant number 27725, and with corrections data, and with a Feb., 26th, 1960 Chief Inspector signature, reading from the 6th to 10 radius. The second, with manufacturers tag Huson and a M. Low Inc. paper label, both in wood cases. Both cases 5.5 in. by 10.5 in. by 11 in. (Cond: some possible lacking elements as there are a few loose elements, armatures on both with a pitted, rough surface, soiled throughout)
TWO SEXTANTS 19TH CENTURY LENGTHS APPROX.TWO SEXTANTS 19TH CENTURY LENGTHS APPROX. 9". WIDTHS APPROX. 10.5".TWO SEXTANTS, 19th Century, One made by Heath & Co., London and the other by Antonio Rosell, Barcelona. Both with metal frames. Dimensions: Lengths approx. 9". Widths approx. 10.5".
TWO SEXTANTS LATE 19TH CENTURY LENGTHSTWO SEXTANTS LATE 19TH CENTURY LENGTHS 8.75" AND 10.25". WIDTHS 10" AND 9.25".TWO SEXTANTS, Late 19th Century, One marked "A. Walker Liverpool" and the other "Capitaine Laurent A Paris" with other French inscriptions. Both with skeletonized metal frames. Dimensions: Lengths 8.75" and 10.25". Widths 10" and 9.25".
THREE SEXTANTS LATE 19TH/EARLY 20THTHREE SEXTANTS LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY LARGEST LENGTH 8". WIDTH 9.25".THREE SEXTANTS, Late 19th/Early 20th Century, One by Heath & Co., one by F. Robson & Co. and one by Buff & Buff Mfg., Boston. Each with metal frames. Dimensions: Largest length 8". Width 9.25".
THREE SEXTANTS LONDON, LATE 19TH/EARLYTHREE SEXTANTS LONDON, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY LENGTHS APPROX. 8.5". WIDTHS APPROX. 9".THREE SEXTANTS, London, Late 19th/Early 20th Century, One by Kelvin & White, one by Hughes & Son and one by Spencer Browning & Co. All with metal frames. Dimensions: Lengths approx. 8.5". Widths approx. 9".
TWO POCKET SEXTANTS FIRST HALF OF THETWO POCKET SEXTANTS FIRST HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY DIAMETERS 2.5” AND 2.75”.TWO POCKET SEXTANTS, First Half of the 19th Century, One marked "W&S Jones, London" and the other "Troughton & Simms, London". Dimensions: Diameters 2.5" and 2.75".
BURT'S EQUATORIAL SEXTANT CIRCA 1856BURT'S EQUATORIAL SEXTANT CIRCA 1856 HEIGHT 14". WIDTH 11.5". DIAMETER OF CIRCLE 10.5".BURT'S EQUATORIAL SEXTANT, Circa 1856, By William Jones Young (American, 1800-1870). Inscribed "Patent applied for by Wm.A.Burt #5". Based on a design by William Burt (American, 1792-1858), this complex navigational instrument is known as a "reflecting" equatorial sextant, with a brass 10½" diameter vertical meridian circle supporting the "solar sextant" mechanism within. A latitude circle rides within the meridian circle, adjusted by clamp and tangent screw, and carries the hour angle ring with its canted silver scale and vernier, clamp and fine motion, and linkage to the sextant. The sextant itself is mounted on a horizontal azimuth circle, and is equipped with two mirrors, two filters, peep sight, auxiliary telescope, and solar declination adjustment to the horizon mirror. There are inlaid silver scales and one-arc-minute silver verniers, plus two removable index arms for calibration. Complete with adjustable stand with rotation clamp and tangent screw and original mahogany carrying case. Dimensions: Height 14". Width 11.5". Diameter of circle 10.5". Provenance: Tesseract, Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, 1994.The Kelton Collection of Marine Art & Artifacts.Notes:Only seven equatorial sextants are believed to have been made, and three of these, all made by Young, are the "reflecting" style. William Burt provided them to Lt. Matthew Fontaine Maury of the U.S. Navy for evaluation in 1856. Maury purchased them April 21, 1856 for $200 each. One was given to the U.S. Naval Academy and two to the Naval Observatory in 1893. The Naval Observatory states their records indicate they disposed of the instruments in 1898, but one is still recorded at the Naval Academy. This instrument is believed to be the last of the three William Young examples.
EXCEEDINGLY RARE QUADRANT LABELED FOREXCEEDINGLY RARE QUADRANT LABELED FOR T.A. GARDNER, NANTUCKET NANTUCKET, CIRCA 1830 CASE HEIGHT 3.5". LENGTH 12.5".EXCEEDINGLY RARE QUADRANT LABELED FOR T.A. GARDNER, NANTUCKET, Nantucket, Circa 1830, Ebonized wood frame with inset ivory 0-95 degree scale. Brass index arm, sights, etc. Marked on inset ivory nameplate "T A Gardner Nantucket". In a wedge-shaped green-painted wooden case with a paper label on interior for "John Kehew, Nautical Instrument Maker ... New-Bedford ...". Lot also includes an August 11, 1832 issue of the Nantucket Inquirer, which has a listing for a "Nautical & Hardware Store. Thomas A. Gardner has for sale a general assortment of Hardware, amongst which may be found best bell metal Sextants; plain Quadrants; ...". Dimensions: Case height 3.5". Length 12.5". Provenance: Paul Madden Antiques, Sandwich, Massachusetts, June 20, 2005. Includes a copy of the original sales receipt, which indicates the quadrant was purchased from Mrs. Pflock of Cape Cod, who claimed it was found in a Newport, Rhode Island collection.The Collection of Michael Gill.Notes:According to Madden's notes, Thomas A. Gardner was born March 24, 1804 and married Eliza Drew on April 22, 1832. His shop was destroyed in a fire in 1848. He also writes the quadrant was probably English-made but that this was the only known example to have a Nantucket label.
PROVIDENCE MARINE SOCIETY CERTIFICATEPROVIDENCE MARINE SOCIETY CERTIFICATE OFMembership Circa 1832. It is signed by the engraver William Hamlin (1772-1869), as well as the artist Thomas Young (active 1817-1840), Engraved, hand colored, and printed document on paper with polychrome watercolor highlights. The document is identified as a membership certificate for the Providence Marine Society and features a four panel engraved scene. The top of the document is divided into three panels, the left panel showing the scene of a three-masted sailing vessel flying the American flag coming to the aid of a smaller sailing vessel in distress. The second panel is a view of King Neptune riding through the water in a chariot pulled by two bay horses. The third panel is a scene of a ship in distress on a rocky coast with a lighthouse in the distance. The center section of the document includes the calligraphic text flanked on the left by an impression in starburst cut gold foil of the seal of the Marine Society, and on the right by an engraved view of the Great Seal of the United States showing a spread wing eagle featuring a red, white, and blue shield. The inscription on the document reads as follows: "These are to certify that John R. Dennis was regularly admitted a member of the Providence Marine Society, 3rd day of January, 1832. Given under our hand and the seal of the Society in Providence, this 16th day of July, 1832. John Gladding, Secretary; Richmond Bullock, President. "On the bottom edge of the text section are inscribed the names of the makers, "T. Young, del." and "Wm. Hamlin, sculp." The bottom section of the document shows a detailed view of Providence Harbor in the early 19th c., showing a variety of ships anchored near the large network of docks and warehouses. In very good overall condition with some minor foxing and fading. The document retains the original gold foil embossed seal of the Providence Marine Society, as well as the original gilt frame. Thomas Young, who drew the scenes, and William Hamlin, the engraver, were both very active in the Providence area. Young was known as a portrait and miniature painter who painted many important figures in Providence society including: Nehemiah Knight (RI governor), Thomas Cole, and John Matthewson Eddy. Hamlin's career has been more carefully documented, and his work as a banknote and general engraver who lived and worked in Providence is well-known. He was also an active businessman who specialized in repairing sextants, quadrants, and other nautical and mathematical instruments. Provenance: purchased by the consignor in 2004 from Nathan Liverant & Son Antiques.
SCIENTIFIC OBJECTS Includes drawingSCIENTIFIC OBJECTS Includes drawing utensils and 2 sextants. One is marked Spencer, Browning & Co London. The other is marked T.H. Lynneberg. Tonsberg.
TWO BRASS DOUBLE T-FRAME SEXTANTS 19THTWO BRASS DOUBLE T-FRAME SEXTANTS 19TH CENTURY LARGEST LENGTH 11”. WIDTH 11.5”.TWO BRASS DOUBLE T-FRAME SEXTANTS, 19th Century, Both marked "Troughton & Simms". Dimensions: Largest length 11". Width 11.5".
BELLOWS-STYLE BAROGRAPH BY CARL PLATHBELLOWS-STYLE BAROGRAPH BY CARL PLATH HAMBURG, GERMANY, CIRCA 1880BELLOWS-STYLE BAROGRAPH BY CARL PLATH, Hamburg, Germany, Circa 1880, Signed on a silvered brass maker's label "C. Plath Hamburg" and marked with serial no. 2113 on the interior brass plate. Seven compound bellows are attached to a pivoting arm by means of a brass linkage system. The bellows are unique in that they are mounted horizontally, as opposed to the usual vertical placement. The pivot arm scribes on graduated recording paper laid over a revolving brass drum, turned by a jeweled 8-day clock movement, rotating once every seven days. The mechanism is adjustable, and the pen trace may be interrupted when recording is not desired by use of a knurled lever. Built-in key for winding the clock inside the removable brass cover of the drum. A small brass receptacle housing a glass ink bottle is also provided for inking the scribe. Housed in heavy glazed wood case with brass hardware and hinged cover. Provenance: The West Sea Company, Old Town San Diego, California, 2001.The Kelton Collection of Marine Art & Artifacts.Notes:The firm of C. Plath was founded by Carl Plath, who purchased the nautical instrument making business of D. Filby in Hamburg, Germany in 1862. Plath quickly gained a reputation for manufacturing the finest quality nautical instruments in the world. His precision sextants are legendary. Carl's son Theodor joined the firm in 1892 and became a partner in 1899. The elder Plath retired in 1905 and Theodor became sole owner in 1908. The firm continues in existence to this day.
2 BUBBLE SEXTANTS AND AN ATTACHMENT2 BUBBLE SEXTANTS AND AN ATTACHMENT TO INCLUDEA BRIT. PATS BUBBLE SEXTANT #480112 490621 METAL COMPASS IN A BAKELITE CASE. 10" HIGH, 10 1/2" WIDE, 11" DEEP. ECLIPSE-PIONEER DIVISION OF BENDIX AVIATION CORP WWII BUBBLE SEXTANT N.J., ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS IN A BAKELITE CASE. 9 3/4" HIGH, 8" WIDE, 10 1/2" DEEP. TYPE AN5851-1, GOOD CONDITION. ALONG WITH A BUBBLE HORIZON ATTACHMENT BY C. PLATH, HAMBURG, WERKNR 1233 BUNDESWEHR, 4 1/2" X 4 1/2".
TWO 20TH C GERMAN SEXTANTS TO INCLUDETWO 20TH C GERMAN SEXTANTS TO INCLUDE WORLD WARII ERA SEXTANT WITH GERMAN MILITARY PAPERWORK IN DOVETAILED MAHOGANY BOX. 7" HIGH X 12" WIDE X 12" DEEP. THE OTHER IS A 1960'S BOXED SEXTANT BY C. PLATH, HAMBURG. 7" HIGH X 12 1/4" WIDE X 12" DEEP.
Two brass sextants 19th c. the largerTwo brass sextants 19th c. the larger by J. Parkes & Sons Liverpool. ?
CASED SEXTANT. Marked for E. & G.W.CASED SEXTANT. Marked for E. & G.W. Blunt New York 2nd quarter-19th century ebony ivory brass. A fine example of Blunt's sextants in unusual materials. 13''l. in an oak case. This item cannot be shipped internationally. No scopes.