Octant and case

octant and case

INSTRUMENTS - OCTANTS
Circa 1800
radius 10-11/16 in.; case 13-1/8 in. longer side x 3-3/4 in. high

Ebony and brass octant in an oak step case with brass fittings, c. 1800. Quadrant has an ivory inlaid scale, maker's plate with hand inscription W Q S (most likely an owner), but lacks ivory pencil and plate on reverse.

1968.162