Description: Cooke (Hull) Marine Sextant 1970 A very good marine sextant by Cooke (Hull) with a 6x30 monocular (non-reflective coated optics) viewing scope. Number 3353 and correctly certified in its original mahogany carry-box with handle. Catches work well but key is lost. The instrument is intact with a very good index mirror complete with 4 swinging index shades (glass all good). The split horizon mirror is excellent with 2 swinging horizon shades (glass good). The index arm (with the Cooke logo plate) operates smoothly with a good release catch/locking device. The thimble, micro-meter drum and vernier scale all work correctly. Gearing on the arc is good. The monocular armature can be adjusted on a slide by loosening the thumb screw. Focus of the monocular is smooth and nicely damped. There is a nut adjusting pin in the case. Case is sturdy. Dimensions: 32cm x 25cm x 14cm Cased: 32cm x 29cm x 16cm Instrument weight: 1.65kg Case: 2.2kg Total weight: 3.85kgThe instrument and case are in good clean working order. There is slight working-life corrosion to the instruments screws and nuts. A lovely working instrument with a superior monocular scope. Please examine photographs as these form part of the condition report. Heavy item to securely P+P. T3208
Price: 395 GBP
Location: St Boswells, Melrose, Borders
End Time: 2025-01-08T17:52:02.000Z
Shipping Cost: 83.99 GBP
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Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Sub-Type: Sextant
Type: Scientific Instruments
Period: 1951 to Present
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
