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Octant made by E. & G. W. Blunt
octant; octant case
INSTRUMENTS - OCTANTSBlunt, E & G W
overall: 10 5/8 in.
Octant, with keystone case 1989.105.34; ebony frame, reinforced bronze arm, ivory inlaid scale -4 degrees to +100 degrees by 1 degree subdivided to 20'; ivory vernier; ivory nameplate engraved "E & G W . BLUNT"; pencil hole in frame (pencil missing); ivory note pad on back missing; index mirror with 3 shades; sight vane with peep; 3 bronze legs; picture wire attached to top leg for hanging on wall.
1989.105.33