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Antique Octant

Nineteenth Century Ships Octant
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships octant from circa 1850 with an engraved scale to 100 degrees. With peepsight, mirrors
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1850s North American Antique Octant

Materials

Brass

Antique Nineteenth Century Ships Octant
Nineteenth Century Ships Octant

Nineteenth Century Ships Octant

$1,195
H 15 in W 14 in D 4 in
Rosewood Ship's Navigators Octant
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's octant with rosewood frame, brass filters, mirror and peepsight. Unsigned. Overall
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1840s Antique Octant

Materials

Brass

Antique Rosewood Ship's Navigators Octant
Rosewood Ship's Navigators Octant

Rosewood Ship's Navigators Octant

$1,695
H 16 in W 13 in D 3 in
Vernier Octant by John Todd, London
Located in Norwich, GB
Vernier Octant by John Todd, London, circa 1850. An eleven inch radius vernier octant by John
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1850s English Victorian Antique Octant

Materials

Brass

Antique Vernier Octant by John Todd, London
Vernier Octant by John Todd, London

Vernier Octant by John Todd, London

$4,795
H 4 in W 5.71 in D 12 in
Antique Cased Octant, Scottish, Ebony, Navigation Instrument, Sextant, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cased octant. A Scottish, ebony navigational instrument, dating to the Victorian
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1850s British Early Victorian Antique Octant

Materials

Ebony, Walnut

Antique Cased Octant, Scottish, Ebony, Navigation Instrument, Sextant, Victorian
Antique Cased Octant, Scottish, Ebony, Navigation Instrument, Sextant, Victorian

Antique Cased Octant, Scottish, Ebony, Navigation Instrument, Sextant, Victorian

$2,118
H 4.93 in W 13.19 in D 11.82 in

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Vernier Octant by John Todd, London
By John Todd
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
Vernier octant by John Todd, London, circa 1850 An 11 inch radius Vernier octant by John Todd
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1850s Great Britain (UK) Antique Octant

Materials

Brass

Antique Vernier Octant by John Todd, London
Vernier Octant by John Todd, London

Vernier Octant by John Todd, London

H 4 in W 14.5 in D 12 in
Rare Giant Nautical Antique Ships Octant Gold Gilt Fixtures
Located in Palm City, FL
Presented is the largest octant with an index arm 17 1/2 inches long, that makes it one of the
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18th Century and Earlier British Antique Octant

Rare Giant Nautical Antique Ships Octant Gold Gilt Fixtures
Rare Giant Nautical Antique Ships Octant Gold Gilt Fixtures

Rare Giant Nautical Antique Ships Octant Gold Gilt Fixtures

H 17.5 in W 15.25 in D 2 in
Early Period English Nautical Back Sight Octant by J. Ramsden
Located in Palm City, FL
Presented is a mariner's octant made during the first half of the 18th Century. It is fitted with
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Octant

Materials

Brass

Early Period English Nautical Back Sight Octant by J. Ramsden
Early Period English Nautical Back Sight Octant by J. Ramsden

Early Period English Nautical Back Sight Octant by J. Ramsden

Finely Crafted, Brass, Octant with Ivory Register by Charles Pace
By Charles Pace
Located in Houston, TX
The device has triple lenses, and comes with its original oak case. The label reads: Charles Pace, Chronometer and Watch Manufacturer (from London), 418 Batter Street, Between Was...
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19th Century American Other Antique Octant

Finely Crafted, Brass, Octant with Ivory Register by Charles Pace
Finely Crafted, Brass, Octant with Ivory Register by Charles Pace

Finely Crafted, Brass, Octant with Ivory Register by Charles Pace

H 12 in W 12 in D 4 in
Mid Nineteenth Century Ships Octant
Located in Norwell, MA
Navigators octant with ebony frame, brass arm, filters and peep sight. Bone Vernier scale. Kidney
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1860s European Antique Octant

Materials

Brass

Mid Nineteenth Century Ships Octant
Mid Nineteenth Century Ships Octant

Mid Nineteenth Century Ships Octant

H 4 in W 12 in D 13 in
Ebony and Brass Mounted Octant
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English ebony and brass octant with an ivory register circa 1800. Unsigned.
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19th Century British Antique Octant

Materials

Brass

Ebony and Brass Mounted Octant
Ebony and Brass Mounted Octant

Ebony and Brass Mounted Octant

H 3.5 in W 13 in D 11.5 in
Eighteenth Century Ship Navigators Octant
By H. Duren New York
Located in Norwell, MA
Eighteenth century ship navigators octant with label from H. Duren, 31 South St, New York. Ebony
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1860s American Antique Octant

Materials

Brass

Eighteenth Century Ship Navigators Octant
Eighteenth Century Ship Navigators Octant

Eighteenth Century Ship Navigators Octant

H 4 in W 13 in D 12 in
Eighteenth Century Ship Navigators Octant
By H. Duren New York
Located in Norwell, MA
Eighteenth century ship navigators octant with label from H. Duren, 31 South St, New York. Ebony
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1860s American Antique Octant

Materials

Brass

Eighteenth Century Ship Navigators Octant
Eighteenth Century Ship Navigators Octant

Eighteenth Century Ship Navigators Octant

H 4 in W 13 in D 12 in
A late Georgian octant by Cary, London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This octant has an ebony frame and limb with a brass indexing arm and fittings. The inset bone
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1820s English Antique Octant

Materials

Brass

A late Georgian octant by Cary, London
A late Georgian octant by Cary, London

A late Georgian octant by Cary, London

H 12.5 in W 11.5 in D 6 in
English Ebony and Brass Octant with Case
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good quality English ebony and brass octant, made and labeled by R. W. Stevens, retaining its
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Octant

Materials

Brass

English Ebony and Brass Octant with Case
English Ebony and Brass Octant with Case

English Ebony and Brass Octant with Case

H 5 in W 13 in D 11 in
Ebony, Ivory and Brass Octant by Spencer Browning
Located in San Francisco, CA
A late 18th century ebony, ivory and brass octant with a full complement of mirrors. The
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19th Century English Antique Octant

Materials

Brass

Ebony, Ivory and Brass Octant by Spencer Browning
Ebony, Ivory and Brass Octant by Spencer Browning

Ebony, Ivory and Brass Octant by Spencer Browning

H 11.7 in W 9.75 in D 2.7 in
Rare 19th C English Octant by Spencer & Barrett
Located in Essex, MA
A rare Spencer Barrett & Co. Ebony octant, London, 11-in. radius with bone maker's plaque marked
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19th Century English Antique Octant

Materials

Brass

Rare 19th C English Octant by Spencer & Barrett
Rare 19th C English Octant by Spencer & Barrett

Rare 19th C English Octant by Spencer & Barrett

H 13.13 in W 10.5 in D 3.5 in
Early 19th Century Nautical Octant Now as Table Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
English octant with bone inlay used for celestial navigation with original box. Recently converted
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Octant

Materials

Bone

Early 19th Century Nautical Octant Now as Table Lamp
Early 19th Century Nautical Octant Now as Table Lamp

Early 19th Century Nautical Octant Now as Table Lamp

H 26 in W 15 in D 14 in
3 Foot Tall Wood & Ivory Trade Sign - Mariner's Octant
Located in Peekskill, NY
advertising a store or instrument maker. Octants were mostly used through the 1700's and earlier. To be safe
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19th Century Antique Octant

Materials

Wood, Ivory

3 Foot Tall Wood & Ivory Trade Sign - Mariner's Octant
3 Foot Tall Wood & Ivory Trade Sign - Mariner's Octant

3 Foot Tall Wood & Ivory Trade Sign - Mariner's Octant

H 36 in W 31 in
Early 19th Century English Maritime Octant now as Table Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
English Maritime octant with bone inlay used for celestial navigation with original box. Recently
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Early 19th Century English Antique Octant

Materials

Metal

Early 19th Century English Maritime Octant now as Table Lamp
Early 19th Century English Maritime Octant now as Table Lamp

Early 19th Century English Maritime Octant now as Table Lamp

H 26 in W 15 in D 14 in
Antique English Late 18th/Early 19th Century Octant Made by "Greenbough & Co."
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English late 18th/early 19th century octant (Navigational Instrument) made by "Greenbough
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Late 18th Century English Antique Octant

Materials

Brass

Antique English Late 18th/Early 19th Century Octant Made by "Greenbough & Co."
Antique English Late 18th/Early 19th Century Octant Made by "Greenbough & Co."

Antique English Late 18th/Early 19th Century Octant Made by "Greenbough & Co."

H 5 in W 12 in D 10 in
Ships Quadrant by Ripley from 1772
Located in Norwell, MA
octant and sextant. This size is very rare indeed. Weight: Overall Dimensions: Made: American Material
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1770s North American Antique Octant

Materials

Wood

Ships Quadrant by Ripley from 1772
Ships Quadrant by Ripley from 1772

Ships Quadrant by Ripley from 1772

H 2 in W 7 in D 7 in
Ship's Octant by Spears and Co London
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's octant fitted to a step up kidney shaped box with merchants label from Eugene F Medinger
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1850s Antique Octant

Materials

Brass

Ship's Octant by Spears and Co London
Ship's Octant by Spears and Co London

Ship's Octant by Spears and Co London

H 4 in W 13 in D 4 in
19th Century Naval Navigational Octant by Crichton 'London' in Original Case
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 19th century Naval Navigational Octant by John Crichton (London) in Original Case, circa
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1830s English Other Antique Octant

Materials

Brass

19th Century Naval Navigational Octant by Crichton 'London' in Original Case
19th Century Naval Navigational Octant by Crichton 'London' in Original Case

19th Century Naval Navigational Octant by Crichton 'London' in Original Case

H 3 in W 13 in D 10.5 in
Antique Brass Octant, signed H. Hughes of London
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a wonderful antique brass Nautical Octant, signed H. Hughes of London and dates from around
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19th Century English Antique Octant

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Octant, signed H. Hughes of London
Antique Brass Octant, signed H. Hughes of London

Antique Brass Octant, signed H. Hughes of London

H 4.75 in W 12 in D 11 in
Rare Spencer of London Antique Nautical Presentation Octant
Located in Palm City, FL
Presented is an ebony frame, ivory arc, antique sextant made under the little known mark of Spencer of London. This mark is rarely seen which makes this spectacular instrument all th...
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19th Century English Antique Octant

Rare Spencer of London Antique Nautical Presentation Octant
Rare Spencer of London Antique Nautical Presentation Octant

Rare Spencer of London Antique Nautical Presentation Octant

H 12.25 in W 10.5 in D 3 in
Early 19th Century Brass and Ebony Octant, Marked Remmert Rurds, 1805
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th century brass and ebony octant, marked Remmert Rurds 1805, from a Massachusetts estate.
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Octant

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Brass and Ebony Octant, Marked Remmert Rurds, 1805
Early 19th Century Brass and Ebony Octant, Marked Remmert Rurds, 1805

Early 19th Century Brass and Ebony Octant, Marked Remmert Rurds, 1805

H 17 in W 14.25 in D 2.5 in

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