The Hampton Nautical Special Antique Brass 4-inch sextant has a slow motion control to allow fine adjustment of the elevation angle. A built-in magnifier can be swung into position to assist in reading the German Silver vernier scale, and there are six swing-arm filters. The sextant is engraved "Hampton Nautical."
These models are perfect for the collector or the beginner interested in learning celestial navigation. A beautiful handcrafted hardwood storage and display box made out of a high quality smooth finish hardwood comes with this antique brass sextant. The box has one clasp and a brass filling of The Hampton Nautical anchor and rope embedded in the top of the box.
Custom Engraving is available on this item with a minimum quantity purchased. Contact us for details.
Solid brass body and mechanisms
Antique brass finish
Glass optics for a clear view (not plastic lenses)
Fully functional sextant operates like a real navigational tool
Solid rosewood box lined with felt to protect sextant
Brass anchor emblem inset in face of rosewood box
Custom engraving/photo etching available; logos, pictures, or slogans can easily be put on any item. Typical minimum custom order is 100+ pieces. Minimum lead time to produce and engrave is 4+ weeks.
This functional sextant is crafted as a beautiful nautical décor item and is not calibrated, intended or recommended for actual navigational use
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Formaldehyde, and Styrene, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, and Chromium and Toluene, which are known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov