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View full screenSextant signed 'John Bruce Liverpool', c. 1880, with label in its box stating that it was used by Jock Fitchie, mate when the Scotia went to South Polar regions on the Scottish National Antarctic Expedition, 1902 - 1904.
T.1981.59
John Bruce & Sons, late 19th century
Liverpool, Lancashire, England, Northern Europe
c. 1880
Anodised brass, Glass, Silver, Wood, Mahogany
Brass, glass optics, silver scale, wooden handle / wooden box
Previous owner: Fitchie, Jock, 1902 - 1904 (fl.)
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