$1,126
16-inch Radius Mahogany Octant, unknown maker, with bone scale divided 0-90, brass index arm and bone vernier scale divided 0-10, brass thumbscrew lock, brass sighting pinnula, mirror, magnifier and shades and unmarked bone maker's plaque all with hardwood carrying box. One arm cracked and repaired, lacking one brass foot, all brass in old surface; carrying box top repaired and new section added.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2009-07-25