Octant made by E. Parker of London, circa 1780-1785

octant

INSTRUMENTS - OCTANTS
Parker, E.
England, London
circa 1780-1785
wood; paper
overall: 3 3/4 x 14 1/2 x 16 1/2 in.

Octant owned by Capt. Elam Eldridge. Apparently made by E. Parker of London, ca 1780-1785. His maker's mark of an anchor and his initials was scribed on the ivory degree scale. E (foul anchor) P. Trade labels for Edmund M. Blunt, NY and for S. Thaxter & Son, Boston.

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