Antique Victorian Elliot Brothers of London Brass Cylinder Drum Sextant c1869 For Sale

For sale is this rare antique box sextant signed by Elliot Brother's of London. It features a single draw telescope, with various lenses on a wheel, as well as a wooden carrying handle. It is signed "Elliot Bros. London" on the underside and has silvered dials on the underside and top of the instrument. After William Elliot (founder of Elliot and Sons) passed away in 1853, his two sons rebranded to 'Elliot Brothers'. In 1865, Charles Elliott retired while his brother, Frederick, continued his work individually until his death in 1873. This small window of time is when the 'Elliot Brothers' signature appears, dating this sextant to circa 1854-1864.

Total length of the sextant including the telescope is 9 1/2 inches.
The diameter of the drum is 5 inches. Total weight is 1574 grams. The telescope is removable from the drum and appears to have complete lenses and be in good condition. Some of the mirrors' silvering appear to be a bit degraded but not broken. Overall minor wear and tear from handling over time. I have not attempted to clean it in any way! It's a great addition to anyone's instrument collection!

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