FINE ENGLISH 19TH CENTURY OCTANT BY HUGHES.

FINE ENGLISH 19TH CENTURY OCTANT BY HUGHES.

£750 GBP

VERY GOOD EXAMPLE OF AN EBONY OCTANT IN UNUSED CONDITION, THE BRASS-WORK IN ORIGINAL BLACKENED ( OXIDISED ) FINISH, SIGNED: H HUGHES. 59 FENCHURCH ST. LONDON. SCALE MINUS 4 TO 110 DEGREES. DIVIDED IN 20' MINUTE DIVISIONS, VERNIER READING TO 1 MINUTE OF ARC. RADIUS 10" INCHES, INDEX ARM 12" INCHES IN ORIGINAL MAHOGANY KEYSTONE BOX WITH MAGNIFIER. IN MY OPINION THIS HAS NEVER BEEN USED! TWO RED & ONE BLUE COLOURED FILTERS.

Circa

1840

Country of manufacture

UK and Ireland

Categories: Maritime, Navigational instruments

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SHIPPING BY FEDEX, UPS, PARCEL FORCE, ETC. FUKKY TRACKED.  Contact Email:  [email protected]

IVORY EXEMPTION NUMBER 4S9RRWHE

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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]

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