{"product_id":"add-vendor-h-hughes-son-paget-angle-sextant-no-1885-london-antique-marine-survey-instrument","title":"H. Hughes \u0026 Son Paget Angle Sextant No. 1885 London Antique Marine Survey Instrument","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaget Angle Sextant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e manufactured by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH. Hughes \u0026amp; Son Ltd., London\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the world's most respected makers of marine navigation and surveying instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dial is marked:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE PAGET ANGLE SEXTANT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. 1885\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH. HUGHES \u0026amp; SON LTD.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLONDON\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specialized optical instrument was designed for measuring horizontal and vertical angles in marine navigation, hydrographic surveying, harbor work, and coastal charting. Its compact design made it popular with navigators, surveyors, and maritime professionals during the early to mid-20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe instrument retains its original handle, graduated dial, prism assembly, and adjustment mechanism. The pointer moves smoothly around the scale and the instrument presents well as both a collectible navigation instrument and a display piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine H. Hughes \u0026amp; Son Ltd. instrument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaget Angle Sextant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial Number 1885\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGraduated circular scale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrism assembly intact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth operating pointer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack enamel finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectible marine navigation instrument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood condition with wear consistent with age and use. Pointer moves smoothly through its range of adjustment. Cosmetic wear, light scratches, and finish loss are present from decades of handling and storage. No case is included. Please review all photographs carefully for complete condition details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joe Petrone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48756916814039,"sku":null,"price":625.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1501\/8628\/files\/image11_acbe22a9-4b20-4573-b2e3-5b7b7cb62002.jpg?v=1781018748","url":"https:\/\/annapolismaritimeantiques.com\/products\/add-vendor-h-hughes-son-paget-angle-sextant-no-1885-london-antique-marine-survey-instrument","provider":"Annapolis Maritime Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}