Product Review
Bronze Sextant This elegantly antique solid brass sextant makes a distinctive gift. A great replica from the 18th century, it has functioning parts and reminds of those often used by Victorian explorers and surveyors. Being small in size, its use as a fully working instrument is limited but it makes a great gift, decoration item as well as demonstrational piece. It has a built-in magnifier that can be swung into position to assist in reading the vernier scale. As a semi-functional instrument you are able to adjust the controls to determine the angle of a celestial object and horizon by viewing them simultaneously. Size:- Approx 9.5cm - L x 9.5cm - W x 6.5cm - H (Sextant). A free brass keyring is sent along as a gift.
- Unique Functional Gift - This hand crafted brass sextant is a perfect gift for someone who has everything. It operates as a real tool with limited accuracy and makes a perfect instrument functional.
- Basic Operation - Mariners and surveyors used sextants to calculate latitude and longitude to navigate and explore. The sextant is one of the many tools used.
- Home and Office Décor - Great table top item for office, home and a unique gift. A free brass keyring is sent along as a gift. Great table top item for office, Christmas decorations, home and a unique gift for father, brother, boyfriend, husband, teacher and any navigational or nautical enthusiast.
- Handmade In Solid Brass – The sextant is made by highly skillful craftsmen in solid brass and artificially antiquated to give the vintage look.
- Steampunk Accessory – The sextant makes a great steampunk accessory for Halloween or any other steampunk themed party.
