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Kenrick A.Claflin & Son

33139. U.S. Light House Establishment Sextant by Hurlimann Paris.

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33139. U.S. Light House Establishment Sextant by Hurlimann Paris.

33139. U.S. Light House Establishment Sextant by Hurlimann Paris.

U.S. LIGHTHOUSE ESTABLISHMENT SEXTANT
c.1890’s.

Paper label for “T.S. & J.D. Negus Chronometers & Nautical Instruments” affixed to interior of case. Etched on degree scale “A. Hurlimann Paris 1187”. Fitted mahogany case with a side-mounted brass handle stamped “US Lighthouse Establishment”.
Case height 4.25″. Width 9.25″. Depth 8.5″.
Notes: According to the Smithsonian, “A. Hurlimann was a mathematical instrument maker in Paris who took over Lorieux’s shop in the early 1890s and was succeeded by Ponthus & Therrode a few years later”. The Smithsonian has a Hurlimann sextant in its permanent collection (PH*309660). Lid hinges will need repair, as one small piece of wood has separated there.

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