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This one really took us by surprise!
A large Corporation came to us wanting sextants mounted on plaques to give
as employee awards. So why not, we thought, wouldn't others want a way
to display such a beautiful instrument of romance and intrigue in their
office or den? In searching for a way to do this, we discovered that only
the Astra IIIB sextant really lent itself well to to this purpose. With
the rear half of its handle removed (as when inserting batteries), it fits
neatly and flush into two pre-drilled holes for mounting on this beautiful
mahogany plaque. Two additional small holes may be drilled to accommodate
the legs, or they can be simply unscrewed and removed from the instrument.
The result is a mounted sextant that looks as if it had been engineered
for display purposes, yet it can be quickly removed and placed into service.
The footed base of the plaque allows
it to stand nicely on a bookshelf, mantle, or desk. The foot is easily
removed by screws at the bottom to allow it to be hung on a wall. A brass
inscription plate is included, which can be engraved and attached where
desired. The standard plaque is in solid lacquered mahogany. The actual
Astra IIIB sextant is not included with this display, and must be purchased
separately.
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