Here we have a ships marine sextant which is THE HEZZANITH BY HEATH & Co NEW ELTHAM LONDON S.E.9.
The sextant is in it's case with it's certificate which dates it to 25th JULY 1944. The serial number to the certificate and also to the scale of the sextant is 'M.362 '. The scale is marked from -5 to 150. The scale is also stamped 'MADE IN ENGLAND', 'HEATH & Co NEW ELTHAM, LONDON SE9'. and 'M.362 '. The scale marker moves freely. There is a label in the box which reads 'CAPT F. J. SQUIRES 17 GLEN PARK R, WALLASEY, MERSEYSIDE ENGLAND'. The approximate dimensions of the case are : 11 " / 28 cm wide x 10 5/8 " / 27 cm deep x 5 1/8 " / 13 cm high. CONDITION: The sextant is in good vintage condition, the scale marker moves freely as do the lenses, just minor general knocks / marks commensurate with age and use. The carrying case has knocks / marks commensurate with age and use. Please study photographs carefully as they form part of the description and condition, as what you view is exactly what you will receive. REF: sextant AP2