What is this antique measuring device.

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Shuugs, Dec 26, 2019.

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What is this measuring device?

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  1. What is this scale?

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  2. What is this nautical device?

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  1. Shuugs

    Shuugs New Member

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    Shuugs, Dec 26, 2019
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  2. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    Looks like an India import decor item sextant.
     
    Hollyblue, Dec 26, 2019
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  3. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    Hollyblue got it right off! And in case you didn't know what that was "A sextant is a doubly reflecting navigation instrument that measures the angular distance between two visible objects. The primary use of a sextant is to measure the angle between an astronomical object and the horizon for the purposes of celestial navigation."

    And WELCOME to ANTIQUERS, Shuugs!!!!
     
    Aquitaine, Dec 26, 2019
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  4. afantiques

    afantiques Well-Known Member

    It looks more like an octant, an earller version of a sextant (see also quadrant) but purely decorative and non functional. 1970s to very recent. As mentioned, probably from India.
     
    afantiques, Dec 27, 2019
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