Kelvin Hughes Class A Marine Sextant – National Physical Laboratory Certified, Boxed (1967) Op Art design and oxidation to gauge faces

and oxidation to gauge faces and fixings🌿 Wiring present but aged and untested🌿 No cleaning or refurbishment attempted

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Kelvin Hughes Class A Marine Sextant – National Physical Laboratory Certified, Boxed (1967) Op Art design and oxidation to gauge facesA professional Class A marine sextant manufactured in England by Kelvin Hughes, complete with its original fitted wooden case and an accompanying National Physical Laboratory (NPL), Teddington test certificate dated 25 April 1967. The sextant bears clear engraved makers marks to the brass arc, confirming manufacture by Kelvin Hughes (Smith & Sons, England), one of Britains most respected suppliers of professional navigational instruments. The