Nest Egg Auctions
Live Auction

Spring 2023 Art, Asian, Tribal & Jewelry

Sat, May 20, 2023 01:00PM EDT
Lot 225

Antique Sextant in Original Case

Estimate: $300 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Late 19th century Lorieux, Ponthus No. 4041 brass sextant sold by A. Hurlimann, Ponthus and Therrode (Paris). Displays wear and patina consistent with age, some oxidization and green discoloration. The lenses exhibit fogging and the mirrors some de-silvering. The original wooden case has sizable cracks running the width of both top and bottom but neither appear to greatly affect the overall structure. Case measures 12" x 11" x 5" Keywords: nautical, maritime, sailing, boating, antique