Description

A small size brass sextant of 6″ radius, the silver scale reading from 0 – 150, the arc engraved, ‘Cary, London. No 909 A, Royal Geographical Society. R.G.S. No 1’.

In very nice condition throughout, the mahogany handle with brass lug for tripod attachment.

The case measures 21 x 21 cms and has two fastening hooks and brass handle. Cracks to the lid and one to the base. Lock missing. The case holds a short telescope, a sighting scope, a long inverted sighting scope and a sun shade eye-piece.

The RGS was founded in 1830 under the name Geographical Society of London as an institution to promote the ‘advancement of geographical science’.