Octant made by Spencer Browning & Co., London

octant and case

INSTRUMENTS - OCTANTS
Spencer Browning & Co.
England, London
wood; metal; ivory; bone; glass
overall (case): 4 x 11 5/8 x 12 5/8 in.

Octant made by Spencer Browning & Co., London, in case with keyhole as well as swinging hook to secure the lid. Initials "SBR" stamped on scale, and "Capt. George O'Neal"(?) in lid on label. Oak step case: 12 7/8" x 11 3/4" x 4". Old paper label reads: (Established 1770)/ Samuel Thaxter & Son,/ (Samuel Thaxter Cushing)/ Manufacturers and Importers of/ Nautical and Optical Instruments,/ Charts and Nautical Books./ Publishers of Eldridge's Charts and Coast Pilot./ Agents for U.S. Coast Survey Charts and Books,/ Pool's Transits, Levels, Compasses, &c./ SEXTANTS, COMPASSES, BAROMETERS,/ QUADRANTS, TELESCOPES, THERMOMETERS,/ MARINE GLASSES, SPY GLASSES, OPERA GLASSES./ Instruments in the above branches repaired./ Patent Logs and Liquid compasses. 125 State St., Boston./

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