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Sextant

Description

Sextant, marked, made by William Cary of London, c. 1890

Museum reference

T.1911.30

Collection

History of Science

Object name

Sextant

Production information

Cary, William, 1850 - 1900 (fl.), Instrument maker
London, England, Northern Europe

Date

c. 1890

Materials

Anodised brass, Wood, Gold, Mahogany

Physical description

Gold

Associations

Previous owner: Admiralty

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