Sextant made by John or William Youle, London, 1818-1866 (and case)

sextant and case

INSTRUMENTS - SEXTANTS
Youle
England, London
1818-1866
radius 7-5/8 in.; case 11 x 10-3/8 x 5 in.

Brass sextant in dovetailed mahogany case. Sextant has a silver inlaid scale; engraved under it: Youle London (John or William Youle, dated 1818-66). Measuring to 132°. In pencil, inside cover: "Mr. Harris". Case: 11" x 10 3/8" x 5".

1968.178