Imagine the world before GPS! Traditionally used to determine one’s latitude by measuring the altitude of a celestial object above the horizon, the sextant could be considered the GPS of the age of nautical travel.A beautiful antique replica, this intricately detailed pocket sextant is modeled after those used by many Victorian explorers and surveyors and would look at home on any library shelf or make a stylish statement on any desk – a great gift for your favorite nautical buff!Size: 4 1/4"W x 4 1/4"H x 2 1/4"D.Note: This historical replica is not manufactured precisely enough to be used for actual nautical navigation. Instructions for using a sextant are NOT included.