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Octant made by Spencer-Barrett & Co., London, and case
octant; octant case
INSTRUMENTS - OCTANTSRupp, Michael & Co.
England, London; USA, NY, New York
overall: 13 5/8 x 4 in.
Ebony and brass octant in a mahogany keystone case. Quadrant has an ivory scale and maker's plate marked: SPENCER-BARRETT & CO. / LONDON/ . Blue and white case label reads: "MICHAEL RUPP & CO. / CHRONOMETER MANUFACTURERS / AND IMPORTERS OF / CHARTS, SEXTANTS & C./ 39 SOUTH ST. COR. OLD SLIP / NEW YORK /". Case 13 5/8" longer side x 4 1/16" high.
1968.160