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Octant made by Heather of London, circa 1790

octant

INSTRUMENTS - OCTANTS
Glover, 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