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From: Brendan Kinch
Date: 2014 Jan 17, 22:29 +0100
Hi Brad…..for sure the frame and parts were supplied by Heath even though it says “Sewill. Maker to the Royal Navy. Liverpool”. Sewills also ‘made’ chronometers – but inside they were really Mercer . Not unusual and the Heath frames are seen with many different maker’s names. I am a collector (as well as ex navigator) so I see many different types with very similar traits here and there. (Just look at the swing arm also on the Sewill).
The handle is full ivory – another photo attached.
I have another – Bell frame by Heath, New Eltham, that has the huge scope as on yours but one of the more interesting ones is the one by Loriux a Hurlimann, Paris…..look at the scope on this one… (see attached). Another nice feature on this one is the Wollaston Prism; see it just above the 4 index shades.
Kinch
From: NavList@fer3.com [mailto:NavList@fer3.com] On Behalf Of Brad Morris
Sent: 17 January 2014 21:13
To: BrenKinch@gmail.com
Subject: [NavList] Re: Chasing Shackleton
Kinch
Those binoculars look exceedingly familiar, right down to the method of attachment. Is it a Heath sextant? Much of the other characteristics say it is a Heath as well.
I'm also interested in the handle. You say it is of ivory? The entire handle or just a piece for marking down observations, like a white board?
It is certainly a beautiful!
Brad
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