Charming sextant as used by victorian explorers and surveyors. Intricate and semi-functional, it has all the pieces needed to shoot the sun. A sextant defined latitude. A clock longitude. Defining the angle of Sun and Stars with the horizon was an important way to navigate and survey. A beautiful, intricate instrument with an interesting and ancient history.Made of solid bronze Bronze colorFinish: Bronze Height: 4-1 4 Length: 2-1 4 Weight: 0.7 Width: 4-1 4