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Sextant With Brass Frame Mahogany England 20th Century

Heath & Co Ltd New Eltham London

Code: OGANOG0105027

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Sextant With Brass Frame Mahogany England 20th Century

Heath & Co Ltd New Eltham London

Code: OGANOG0105027

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Sextant With Brass Frame Mahogany England 20th Century - Heath & Co Ltd New Eltham London

Features

Heath & Co Ltd New Eltham London

Age:  19th Century / 1801 - 1900 , 20th Century / 1901 - 2000

Origin:  Londra, England

Main essence:  Mahogany

Material:  Brass , Glass , Colored Glass

Description

Sextant with brass frame, bell-shaped structure, vernier with adjusting screw and microscope for reading, three coloured filters for the fixed mirror, four for the mobile mirror, aiming telescope. Inside wooden mahogany box. Equipped with a National Physical Laboratory label certifying its operation. The instrument in question can be dated more precisely between 1882, the year in which the company was re-established as a limited company, and 1937, the year in which the business merged with W. F. Stanley and Co Ltd. During this time window the New Eltham factory was built to meet the growing needs of the company.

Product Condition:
The object shows signs of wear due to age. It may require restoration. Any damage or loss is displayed as completely as possible in the pictures. Product with a Certificate of Authenticity and Lawful Origin.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 12
Width: 26
Depth: 24

Additional Information

Age:

19th Century / 1801 - 1900

19th Century / 1801 - 1900

20th Century / 1901 - 2000

20th Century / 1901 - 2000

Main essence: Mahogany

It is one of the most precious and sought-after woods in cabinet making. It was discovered in Central America around 1600 and began to be imported to England in the 1700s. Much appreciated for its hardness and indestructibility, it became widespread following the blocking of walnut exports from France in 1720 and the consequent elimination of English import duties on mahogany from the colonies in America and India. The most valuable version comes from Cuba, but it became very expensive. At the end of the 18th century it began to be used also in France in Louis XVI, Directory and Empire furniture, its diffusion declined starting from when Napoleon, in 1810, forbade its import. It was generally used in the manufacture of elegant furniture, due to its characteristics and beautiful grain.

Material:

Brass

Glass

Colored Glass

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