Name/Title
A teardrop sextant for the US NavyEntry/Object ID
INS.045Description
The frame is blackened steel with a brass radius with inset steel scale, engraved with maker's name, and later engraved 'US Navy R 23183'. The radius arm has attached magnifier, shades and filters and wood handle.Cataloged By
Kristin L WarrinerMade/Created
Manufacturer
Spencer, Browning & RustDate made
circa 1800 - circa 1840Materials
Material Notes
Steel, brass, glass and woodLocation
Location
Cabinet
Clubhouse Bridge Deck CabinetDate
November 5, 2025Condition
Overall Condition
GoodDate Examined
Sep 15, 2019Examined By
Gregg K. DietrichNotes
The scale has oxidized and is unreadable. The sighting tube, lenses and wooden box are missing.Created By
Kristin L WarrinerCreate Date
November 5, 2025Updated By
Kristin L WarrinerUpdate Date
November 5, 2025
