Sold for:
$533
$533
7 1/2 in. Ebony Octant by J. Sewill, Liverpool, the instrument with bone maker's plaque marked J. Sewill, 61 South Castle Street, Liverpool , inlaid scale calibrated 0-135 with vernier and microscope on a 3 1/4 in. limb, sun and horizon shades, sighting scope attachments and keystone shaped walnut carrying case. Instrument has had exensive exposure to salt air and brass elements have surface corrosian.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-05-01
