Sold for:
$369
$369
Ebony and Brass 10-inch Octant in Wooden Case, Spencer, Browning and Rust, London, England, early 19th century, with plaque engraved as above, brass index arm with vernier, sunshades, and horizon mirror, arc with scale from 0-100, and two lenses, all fitted in a mahogany keystone box with illustrated label reading in part, "S. Thaxter & Son/Importers of and Dealers in/Nautical & Surveying INSTRUMENTS...BOSTON," (imperfections), instrument ht. 11 3/4, wd. 9 1/2 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2015-10-25
