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An 18th century ebony octant
Unsigned, the frame with ivory scale brass mountings including pinhole sight, mirrors three shades, the index arm engraved with scroll decoration in stepped keystone shaped oak case withtrade; labels W. B. Harrison, Imray, son & Compay. pasted over an earlier label
40.5cm. diam
Unsigned, the frame with ivory scale brass mountings including pinhole sight, mirrors three shades, the index arm engraved with scroll decoration in stepped keystone shaped oak case withtrade; labels W. B. Harrison, Imray, son & Compay. pasted over an earlier label
40.5cm. diam