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Mid Nineteenth Century Ships Octant

$1,195
£910.41
€1,049.74
CA$1,672.38
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CHF 977.49
MX$22,915.08
NOK 12,490.43
SEK 11,844.24
DKK 7,834.74
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About the Item

Navigators octant with ebony frame, brass arm, filters and peep sight. Bone Vernier scale. Kidney shaped box. Split to box. Circa 1860. This is a good genuine example of an early American marine instrument suitable for any collection.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Norwell, MA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 67501stDibs: LU1741229655312

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