United States,Early 20th Century Sturdy wood case housing a black painted brass sextant with certificate of examination from the National Physical Laboratory signed by Joseph Ernest Petavel. Wood, metal,Sextant 4 1/2" t x 10" w x 9" d,Box 5" t x 10 1/2" w x 10" d Box stamped "This is the Property of John A. Cerrito Yacht Giovanni Newport, Rhode Island" on top of lid. From the collection of a Pawtucket, Rhode Island gentleman.