Collection: Sextant

Sextant - the most precise handheld instrument for navigation

For two and a half centuries, the sextant was the essential tool for oceanic navigation: it measured the angle between the horizon and a celestial body, from which the ship's exact geographical position could be calculated. The pieces featured here evoke this instrument - in an antique-effect brass finish, with a movable arm, mirrors, and color filters, supplied in a decorative wooden box.

What should you look for when choosing a brass sextant?

• Material - brass develops a natural patina over time. If you wish to maintain the shiny surface, it must be wiped down occasionally.
• Box - a solid wood box provides safer storage, while a wooden box with a glass lid allows the instrument to be seen even without a display cabinet.
• Size - larger pieces look good on a shelf, while smaller ones are better suited for a desk. All dimensions are listed on the product page.

For whom is a sextant a good gift?

For sailors, those interested in navigation, collectors, and lovers of maps and the history of exploration. It is an eloquent piece in a study, a nautical-themed living room, or on an office shelf alike - and a gift that people tend to ask about.