ENGLISH EBONY OCTANT IN KEYSTONE BOX.
£570 GBP
GOOD 19TH CENTURY OCTANT IN ORIGINAL MAHOGANY BOX SIGNED: CRICHTON & SON. LONDON. GOOD SCALE MINUS 2 DEGREES TO 107 DEGREES DIVIDED IN 20 MINUTE DIVISIONS, VERNIER READING TO 1 MINUTE OF ARC. 9 INCH RADIUS, KEY FOR HORIZON MIRROR ADJUSTMENT. MOST OF THE ORIGINAL GOLD LACQUER REMAINING ALTHOUGH SOME SPOTTING ETC. MOST OF THE BRASS-WORK ON THE BACK HAS AN OXIDISED FINISH ( BLACKENED BRASS )
Circa
1840
Country of manufacture
UK and Ireland
Description
SHIPPING BY FEDEX, UPS, ETC. FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email: [email protected]
IVORY EXEMPTION NUMBER P148YK5J
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Dealer information
MikeRead
Mike Read Antique Sciences
Based in Lelant, near St Ives, Cornwall, I have been trading since 1979, buying and selling scientific instruments and nautical antiques. Over the years I have acquired many rare and wonderful items for the trade and collectors alike. I hope this continues. Mike Read. Email: [email protected]
