- Precision Navigation: The sailor sextant is an essential tool for celestial navigation, allowing precise measurement of angles between celestial bodies and the horizon.
- Durable Construction: Crafted with high-quality materials, this sextant is built to withstand the rigors of marine environments and provide long-lasting performance.
- Accurate Readings: With its finely calibrated optics and micrometer drum, this sextant delivers accurate angle measurements for reliable navigation.
- Compact and Portable: Designed for easy portability, the sextant features a compact size, making it convenient to carry on board ships or boats.
- Timeless Instrument: As a classic navigational tool, the sextant represents a timeless tradition in maritime exploration and seamanship.
Brass Sextant : Nautical brass sextant is a beautiful and intricately crafted instrument that was commonly used by navigators and sailors in the 18th and 19th centuries to determine the position of a ship at sea. The brass frame with a series of gears, mirrors, and a sighting telescope, all designed to measure the angle between two celestial objects, typically the horizon and the sun or a star. This information was then used to calculate the ship's latitude and longitude. Best Gift For Nautical Collectors : Our Sextant comes with a reasonable price for collectors and enthusiasts of nautical items. Functional instrument made with precision craftsmanship. This antique finish sextant is adorned with intricate design, Vintage polished look, and is considered true works of art. Material : Brass, Glass & Wood Finish : Antique Weight : 1 kg approx. Sextant Size : 4.25 x 4.75 x 2.75 inches, 10.8 x 12 x 7 cm approx. Box Size : 6.1 x 5.6 x 3.3 inches, 15 x 14 x 8.3 cm approx.