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A mid-19th-Century 10½in. radius vernier ebony and ivory octant by Spencer Browning & Co.
with scale with 'SBR' Ramsden mark, divided 2½°- 0°- 105°, vernier with clamp and fine screw adjustment, signed on the cross bar Spencer.Browning & Co.London , double pinhole sight, five shades, two mirrors and brass pin feet (old wear), contained within a keystone case (later) -- 14in. (35.5cm.) long
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with scale with 'SBR' Ramsden mark, divided 2½°- 0°- 105°, vernier with clamp and fine screw adjustment, signed on the cross bar Spencer.Browning & C
See illustration
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.