Octant made by G. Heath, Erith, Kent, ca. 1820

octant and case

INSTRUMENTS - OCTANTS
Heath, George
England, Kent; USA, NY, New York
circa 1851
wood; metal; glass
overall: 16 x 13 x 3 in.

Octant, ebony frame, inlaid ivory scale, brass fittings. Made by G(eorge) Heath, Erith, Kent, ca. 1851, and sold by H. Duren, NY, NY; in keystone mahogany case. Above the H. Duren, NY, appears: G. Heath, Erith, Kent (maker?). Trade label for Henry A. Mayo, Boston.

1952.1035