ENGLISH EBONY OCTANT. GOWLAND. SUNDERLAND
£500 GBP
GOOD 19TH CENTURY OCTANT NAMED: G H & C GOWLAND. SUNDERLAND. IN KEYSTONE CASE. SCALE -5 DEGREES TO 108
DEGREES, DIVIDED IN 20' MINUTE DIVISIONS, VERNIER READING TO 1' MINUTE OF ARC. RADIUS 10.1/2" INCHES, 2 RED & ONE GREEN FILTER. ORIGINAL FINISH.
Circa
1840
Country of manufacture
UK and Ireland
Description
G H & C GOWLAND W. 1854-56 CLEMENT GOWLAND W.1780-1800 THE GOWLANDS WERE RECORDED AS CLOCK MAKERS & SO MOST LIKELY RETAILERS REGARDING THIS OCTANT WHICH WAS PROBABLY MADE IN LONDON.
SHIPPING BY FEDEX, UPS, DHL, ETC. FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email: michaelread060@gmail.com
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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: michaelread060@gmail.com
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