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Nineteenth Century Ships Octant
$1,195
£910.12
€1,049.05
CA$1,671.80
A$1,878.99
CHF 978.53
MX$22,853.16
NOK 12,521.46
SEK 11,874.04
DKK 7,829.41
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Ships octant from circa 1850 with an engraved scale to 100 degrees. With peepsight, mirrors, colored lenses, etc. Fitted to a step up box. Some old repairs and replacement wood to lid. 15"Hx14"Wx4"Dia Box 6lbs.
- Dimensions:Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1850
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- Seller Location:Norwell, MA
- Reference Number:Seller: 84891stDibs: LU1741240331942
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