Sextant made by J. Cuthbert, London, circa 1855

sextant

Sextant; came with case 99.124.1.A-F; brass sextant belonged to Enoch Wood Peabody, master of Black Ball Line ship NEPTUNE in 1855; made by J. Cuthbert, London (name etched in brass); has adjustable index mirror; 4 square shades, horizon glass; 3 circular shades; sight vane for telescopes; silver scale graduated -5 to +140; Trade label for Alexander Cairns, Liverpool.