BRASS FRAMED TRANSITIONAL ENGLISH OCTANT
£370 GBP
INTERESTING & RARE BRASS OCTANT WITH IVORY SCALE & VERNIER WITH SIGHT VANE WITH TWO PIN HOLE SIGHTS & COVER, THESE SIGHTS ARE FOUND ON EBONY & MAHOGANY FRAMED OCTANTS/QUADRANTS UNUSUAL THE FIND ON A BRASS TULIP FRAMED INSTRUMENT. SIGNED: IMRAY & SON. 89 & 102 MINORIES. LONDON. IVORY SCALE VERY CRISP WITH
20 MINUTE DIVISIONS, VERNIER READING TO 30" SECONDS OF ARC. RADIUS 7.1/4" INCHES IN ORIGINAL MAHOGANY KEYSTONE BOX.
Circa
1850
Country of manufacture
UK and Ireland
Description
SHIPPING BY FEDEX, DHL, UPS, ETC. FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email: [email protected]
IVORY EXEMPTION NUMBER TQ6TV8YP
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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]
