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Details
A mid-18th Century 17½in. radius mahogany and boxwood octant, unsigned
inset scale divided 0°- 90° and 90°- 0° on each side, ivory edged arc indicator with clamp, inset ivory plaque in cross bar of 'T' frame, two pin hole sights, one double with swivel slide, three transferable shades (two cracked, mounting bent), three mirrors and wood peg rests -- 20¼in. (51.5cm.) long
inset scale divided 0°- 90° and 90°- 0° on each side, ivory edged arc indicator with clamp, inset ivory plaque in cross bar of 'T' frame, two pin hole sights, one double with swivel slide, three transferable shades (two cracked, mounting bent), three mirrors and wood peg rests -- 20¼in. (51.5cm.) long
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.