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Octant made by Heather of London, circa 1790
octant
INSTRUMENTS - OCTANTSGlover, Henry; Heather
England, London
circa 1790
0 x 15.25 x 0
Ebony and brass octant; maker's name engraved on ivory plate. In damaged wooden case (1935.106.1) bearing stickers of Hagger & Brother, Baltimore, and Henry Glover, NY. Formerly owned by Capt. Lodowick Packer. One horizon glass and clamp missing. Has single vane and 2 colored glasses. By Heather of London.
1935.106