Charming pocket sextant as used by Victorian explorers and surveyors. It is complicated and semi-functional and contains all the parts needed to photograph the sun. A sextant defines latitude. One clock longitude. Defining the angle of the sun and stars to the horizon was an important method of navigation and surveying. A beautiful complicated little instrument with an interesting and old history. Colour: bronze Material: metal and acacia wood Dimensions: LxWxH: 15 x 15 x 8 cm