FINE EARLY 19TH CENTURY OCTANT BY BYWATER OF LIVERPOOL
£800 GBP
VERY GOOD EXAMPLE OF A ENGLISH EBONY OCTANT IN EXCELLENT UNTOUCHED CONDITION WITH FINE ORIGINAL GOLD LACQUER,
SIGNED: BYWATER & Co. LIVERPOOL WITH LARGE TRADE LABEL GIVING THE ADDRESS OF 18 POOL LANE 1819. THE SCALE IS DIVIDED IN 20 MINUTE DIVISIONS, -2 TO 99 DEGREES, VERNIER READING TO 1 MINUTE OF ARC, 11.1/2" RADIUS. FORE & BACK SIGHTS, INTERCHANGABLE COLOURED FILTERS. IN ORIGINAL OAK STEPPED BOX
Circa
1820
Country of manufacture
UK and Ireland
Description
SHIPPING BY FEDEX, UPS, DHL, ETC. FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email: [email protected]
THE SCALE HAS BEEN DIVIDED ON: SPENCER, BROWNING & RUST’S DIVIDING ENGINE. SBR
IVORY EXEMPTION NUMBER CVXF8CB6
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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: [email protected]
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