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Octant, by Spencer, Browning & Rust, London, c. 1820

Inventory Number 53981


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.53981

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Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection.
Primary inscriptions
". Spencer Browning & Rust . London ." and "SBR" on scale.
Object type
Octant
Inventory No
53981
Accession Number
1944-1/part

Description

Ebony 'T' frame with copper alloy index arm; ivory scale with clamping screw Vernier; index and horizon glass, pinhole sight, back horizon glass and sight; pencil top and ivory scratch plate.