{"product_id":"add-vendor-french-marine-sextant-a-huillmann-ponthus-successeur-paris-no-3910-in-original-mahogany-case-c-1880-1900","title":"French Marine Sextant A. Huillmann Ponthus Successeur Paris No. 3910 in Original Mahogany Case c.1880-1900","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003eExceptional French marine sextant by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003eA. Huillmann\u003c\/strong\u003e, successor to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003ePonthus \u0026amp; Therrode\u003c\/strong\u003e, Paris, housed in its original fitted mahogany case and retaining its original maker's label, serial number, and calibration record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003eThe sextant is engraved:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003e\"Huillmann Ponthus suc'r à Paris No. 3910\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003eand the interior label reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1834\"\u003eA. Huillmann\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1872\"\u003ePonthus \u0026amp; Therrode, Successeurs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003eConstructeurs d'Instruments de Précision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003eParis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"2180\"\u003eThis is a genuine late-19th-century navigational instrument used for celestial navigation aboard merchant and naval vessels. Sextants of this quality were essential tools for determining latitude and position at sea prior to electronic navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2508\"\u003eThe instrument remains housed in its original fitted mahogany case and appears substantially complete with its telescope components, mirrors, filters, index arm, silvered arc, and original storage fittings. A period correction\/calibration card remains attached inside the lid, adding to its authenticity and historical appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2521\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2523\" data-end=\"2890\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2523\" data-end=\"2556\"\u003eAuthentic French marine sextant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2557\" data-end=\"2599\"\u003eA. Huillmann \/ Ponthus \u0026amp; Therrode, Paris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2617\"\u003eSerial No. 3910\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"2649\"\u003eOriginal fitted mahogany case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2674\"\u003eOriginal maker's label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2675\" data-end=\"2713\"\u003eOriginal calibration\/correction card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2734\"\u003eSilvered arc scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2735\" data-end=\"2761\"\u003eOriginal mirrors present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2762\" data-end=\"2791\"\u003eMultiple sun filters\/shades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"2823\"\u003eTelescope components included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"2870\"\u003eProfessional celestial navigation instrument\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2890\"\u003eLate 19th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2892\" data-end=\"2910\"\u003eCase Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"2958\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"2928\"\u003eLength: 10.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"2943\"\u003eWidth: 10.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2944\" data-end=\"2958\"\u003eHeight: 4.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2960\" data-end=\"2972\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2974\" data-end=\"3391\"\u003eGood condition consistent with age and maritime use. Instrument appears substantially complete and retains numerous original components. Wear, oxidation, age toning, surface scratches, and evidence of historical use are present throughout. Original labels and paperwork remain in place inside the lid. The instrument has not been cleaned, restored, or tested for navigational accuracy and is offered as found.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3470\"\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3472\" data-end=\"3498\"\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3500\" data-end=\"4032\"\u003eMarine sextants were among the most important navigational instruments ever developed, allowing mariners to determine position using the sun, moon, stars, and horizon. French precision instrument makers such as Huillmann and Ponthus \u0026amp; Therrode supplied professional-grade instruments for maritime navigation and surveying during the late nineteenth century. Comparable antique sextants remain highly sought after by collectors of nautical antiques, scientific instruments, and maritime history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joe Petrone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48757129511127,"sku":null,"price":875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1501\/8628\/files\/image10_559a2e6a-ec97-482a-b4a5-ba3a379735d5.jpg?v=1781021347","url":"https:\/\/annapolismaritimeantiques.com\/products\/add-vendor-french-marine-sextant-a-huillmann-ponthus-successeur-paris-no-3910-in-original-mahogany-case-c-1880-1900","provider":"Annapolis Maritime Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}