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(Early 19th c) 16 inch OCTANT (1 of 6)

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1768 Daniel Saxbey Engraved Brass and Mahogany Octant (1 of 4)

1768 Daniel Saxbey Engraved Brass and Mahogany Octant 1768 Daniel Saxbey Engraved Brass and Mahogany Octant 19 ¼ in. x 16 in.

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ebony navigators octant in box (1 of 4)

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CASED OCTANT ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN BLISS 19th Century Case length 12.75". Width 11.75". (1 of 2)

CASED OCTANT ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN BLISS 19th Century Case length 12.75". Width 11.75".CASED OCTANT ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN BLISS19th CenturyLabeled for retailer Spencer Browning & Co. Ebony frame with brass fittings. Wedge-shaped wooden case.Case length 12.75". Width 11.75".

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Ship's Octant by EGW Blunt (1 of 11)

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United States manufactured octant, circa 1850, the (1 of 6)

United States manufactured octant, circa 1850, the United States manufactured octant, circa 1850, the braced ebony frame having a 12" arm, with a fitted case, the brass plaque reading "John Evans", 11.5"h x 9.5"w x 4"d

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