W. Weichert Cardift Sextant (Pre-owned)
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The W. Weichert Cardift Sextant is a vintage precision navigational instrument designed for celestial navigation and measuring the angular distance between celestial objects and the horizon. Manufactured by W. Weichert, a historic German scientific instrument maker, this sextant is an interesting piece of maritime and navigational history and makes an excellent addition to a collection of vintage scientific instruments, nautical equipment, or nautical decor.
Condition
- Pre-owned with cosmetic wear consistent with age and previous use.
- Instrument may show minor scratches, scuffs, tarnishing, and other signs of age.
- Mechanical and optical functions have not been fully tested.
- Please review all listing photos carefully for the exact cosmetic condition.
- Sold as a vintage instrument with no guarantee of navigational accuracy.
Features
- Traditional sextant design for angular measurement
- Used for celestial and maritime navigation
- Precision graduated arc and adjustable index arm
- Telescope/viewing optics for sighting celestial objects
- Adjustable mirrors for taking angular measurements
- Vintage German construction
- Suitable for collectors, display, nautical history enthusiasts, or restoration
Specifications
- Manufacturer: W. Weichert
- Model: Cardift
- Instrument Type: Sextant
- Application: Celestial and maritime navigation
- Construction: Metal
- Scale: Graduated angular measurement arc
- Optics: Integrated sighting telescope
- Operation: Manual
- Origin: Germany