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Octant made by Richard Barry, London, circa 1810
octant
INSTRUMENTS - OCTANTSBarry, Richard
England, London
circa 1810
overall: 14 x 11 3/8 in.
Octant with ebony frame and brass fittings, ivory scale, marked "BARRY LONDON", (Richard Barry, dated ca 1810). Missing one peep sight and index arm screw. Index arm clamp screw mag, one peep sight. Stamped in the scale a foul anchor, without initials (at 47°).
1939.933