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Octant and case, circa 1750
octant and case
INSTRUMENTS - OCTANTSCirca 1750
17-1/8 x 14-3/8 in.
Wooden octant. In original pine case, painted blue. Dated circa 1750 [This is probably the oldest octant in the collection.] Mahogany frame, brass fittings, ivory inlay, and wood (?) scales. KLM Marker's name does not appear; initials J.X.A.S. on ivory maker's plate.
1933.31