Octant made by Spencer-Barrett & Co., London, and case

octant and case

INSTRUMENTS - OCTANTS
Rupp, Michael & Co.
England, London; USA, NY, New York
Loa 10-3/4 in.; Case LOA 13-5/8 in., H. 4-1/16 in.

Ebony and brass octant in a mahogany keystone case. Quadrant has an ivory scale and maker's plate marked: SPENCER-BARRETT & CO. / LONDON/ . Blue and white case label reads: "MICHAEL RUPP & CO. / CHRONOMETER MANUFACTURERS / AND IMPORTERS OF / CHARTS, SEXTANTS & C./ 39 SOUTH ST. COR. OLD SLIP / NEW YORK /". Case 13 5/8" longer side x 4 1/16" high.

1968.160