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Double reflecting circle.

Made:
1850-1869 in Poultry
maker:
John Dennett Potter
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Double reflecting circle with silver inlaid brass scales in
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Double sextant
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Double sextant
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Double sextant, with all parts & accessories
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Double sextant. Complete, in original case, open
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Double sextant, with all parts & accessories
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Double sextant. Complete, in original case, open
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Double reflecting circle with silver inlaid brass scales in fitted mahogany case by John Dennett Potter, Poultry, City of London, England, 1850-1869.

Details

Category:
Navigation
Object Number:
1961-242
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy), wood, silver (metal), glass, plaster, felt and paper (cellulose fibre product)
type:
reflecting circle
credit:
Heath and Company

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