Sextant
J. Sewill
Category
Scientific instruments
Date
1874
Materials
Mahogany and metal
Measurements
270 mm (H); 255 mm (W); 125 mm (D)
Place of origin
Cornhill
Order this imageCollection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1147306.1
Summary
Sextant. A sextant by J. Sewill, contained in a mahogany box with a metal plate inscribed 'Victor Yorke, 1874'. The sexton is inscribed 'J. Sewill. 61 South Castle Street, Liverpool, and 30 Cornhill, London, maker to the Admiralty'.
Provenance
Given by Phillip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
'J. Sewill. 61 South Castle Street, Liverpool, and 30 Cornhill, London, maker to the Admiralty'. (sexton)
Makers and roles
J. Sewill, maker