Vintage A CAIRNS SEXTANT 2681 ORIGINAL BOX US NAVAL OBSERVATORY R-30922 #02340

Description

Vintage A. Cairns Sextant in Original Wooden Hinged Box
!!!UNTESTED!!!
Don't know if Sextant is complete.  Please ask questions as needed.  BUYER MUST BE THE EXPERT!
The Sextant is marked:
"A. Cairns, 50 Waterloo Rd., Liverpool".
The Sextant is also engraved:
"U.S. NAVY  (box)R-30922".
There is a CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION in the Lid marked:
"U.S. NAVAL OBSERVATORY  WASHINGTON D.C.  CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION  12/3/1942  MAKER  CAIRNS  NO. 2681  SEXTANT, (N)  NO.NO.  CLASS H.G.  ECCENTRICITY COLLECTIONS (with numbers)".  Signed by the Inspector.
WE ARE NOT EXPERTS IN THE FIELD OF SEXTANTS ... IN FACT KNOW VERY LITTLE ABOUT THEM.  WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS COLLECTION!
USED CONDITION:
There are the normal scruffs & scratches to the Sextant & Box due to use & storage.  The Leg on the left front side is missing.  Don't know if the Sextant is complete or not.  The Box is soiled & dusty!  There is wear to the finish & some chips.  "SOLD AS".
Approximate Measurements:  13" W x 11" L x 5" H.
!!!SOLD AS IS!!!
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Condition:  Used condition with wear consistent with age & use.  Other conditions are listed above.  Please look at photos for accurate account of condition.  Use zoom feature to see flaws prior to bidding.
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Most of the items listed are antique, collectible, &/or used; therefore, there will be the normal amount of wear to these items.  The items are described to the best of our knowledge noting all problems as seen.  If there is additional information needed, please ask questions.
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