Sextant case
sextant case
INSTRUMENTS - BOXES & CASEST. S. & J. D. Negus; Cairns, Alexander
Circa 1855
4.75 x 11.75 x 13.75
Sextant case; came with sextant 99.124.2.A-E; belonged to Enoch Wood Peabody, master of Black Ball Line ship NEPTUNE in 1855; made by Alexander Cairns, Chronometer, Watch & Nautical Instrument Manufacturer; label attached to inside lid; also has a label from "T.S. & J.D. NEGUA/ NAUTICAL INSTRUMENT MAKERS/ 140 WATER ST. NEW YORK".
1999.124.1.A-F