MUSEUM OBJECT
Title:
Sextant
Description:
Dimension:H:9.750in W:11.500in D:4.500in Short tube: 2.938 (length)
Long tube: 6.438 (length)
Creator:
Stancliffe, Benjamin
Dates:
before 1850
Abstract:
Brass sextant marked "Stancliffe, Maker, Philadelphia." 8" radius. Scaled 0-155, in 1/2 degrees. There are two interchangeable telescopic sights, and the micrometer is read with a microscope. The instrument is boxed and has a leather carrying case. (Robert P. Multhauf, "Catalogue of Instruments and Models," 1961).
Call #:
58.12
Subjects:
