Made of solid bronze. Charming sextant as used by Victorian explorers & surveyors. Intricate & semi-functional, it has all the pieces needed to shoot the sun. A sextant defined latitude. A clock longitude. Defining the angle of Sun & Stars with the horizon was an important way to navigate & survey. A beautiful, intricate instrument with an interesting & ancient history. If we do not have this item in stock we will order it for you from our supplier. Delivery generally takes 3 weeks within the UK. For overseas delivery queries please email sales@stanfords.co.uk