Sold for:
$2,214
$2,214
17-inch Mahogany Octant, early 19th century, with bone scale calibrated 0-90, index arm with brass read-out, locking thumbscrew, and bone vernier divided 10-15-5-15, sighting pinnula, mirror magnifier, sun shades, unmarked maker's plaque on cross arm, housed in a walnut case with label reading in part Robert King Mathematical Instrument Maker No 212 Front Street, New York . Note: Reportedly from Barnstable, Massachusetts, with handwritten note including owners and registration date of July 14, 1819; "From original documents in New Bedford Customs House."
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2015-04-25