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Octant, English, Later 18th Century

Inventory Number 40202


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.40202

Subject
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Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by J. A. Billmeir with his collection.
Primary inscriptions
Unsigned and undated
Object type
Octant
Inventory No
40202
Accession Number
1957-84/144

Description

Mahogany T-frame and index arm; boxwood scale with brass vernier; three shades; blank maker's/owner's plate; sight and two feet missing; split in wood.