$308
Two Ebony Boxed Octants, 19th century, both with horizon mirror, sunshades, and brass index arm with vernier scale, one marked "Walker Liverpool," with retail label reading in part "Chas C. Hutchinson, Boston"; the other lacking its scales, with maker's plaque, label reading in part "Frederic W. Lincoln, Boston."
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-04-06