~FINE HUGHES ARTIFICIAL HORIZON-AS NEW~

~FINE HUGHES ARTIFICIAL HORIZON-AS NEW~

$1000 USD (800 GBP) postage included

A fine, large, unused artificial horizon by Henry Hughes & Son c.1870

Dimensions

16 x 16 x 5 cm.

Circa

1860-75

Maker

Henry Hughes

Country of manufacture

UK and Ireland

Categories: Navigational instruments, Engineering antiques, Office Antiques, Other Technology Antiques, Tools

Description

A fine black glass 5 x 5 inch artifical horizon with twin bubble levels by Hughes c. 1870.

Unused and perfect in every respect, this instrument of navigation was essential when a horizon could not be ascertained due to inclement weather. A pleasing combination of bright and anodised brass, it has three leveling screws to ensure that both right angled bubble levels were centered. Black glass to accommodate/facilitate mercury within a bright brass framework. 

The mahogany case is near perfect with one small shrinkage crack in the front right corner. Heavy brass hooks in front for secure closure of the 16 x 16 x 5 cm. case with inset label for H. Hughes & Son, 59 Fenchurch St., London (1859-75). A 150 year old time capsule for the discriminating collector of early navigation.

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Mark Hacking (Scientifica Opticae Inc.) has been an avid collector/dealer for over 40 years. A former Science teacher, he has an innate love for anything natural or mechanical. Specializing in optical (microscopes, telescopes), surveying, medical, weighing and drawing instruments, he is an active participant of the Scientific Instrument Fair in London. Living in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, with his wife and two children; Mark looks forward to meeting as many fellow collectors as possible, and has a worldwide following on eBay (Sciopti). As of Nov. 1/24 my email has changed to either [email protected] or [email protected].

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