Ø A 15IN. RADIUS EBONY AND BRASS OCTANT BY CHRISTOPHER STEDMAN, LONDON, CIRCA 1785
the inset ivory scale divided to 95°, finely engraved brass index arm signed C. Stedman, London, double pinhole sight with shade, mirrors, removable twin shades and reverse pinhole sights, reverse with three feet and arm stop contained within fitted stepped keystone case of issue -- 19½in. (49.5cm.) wide
Ø A 15IN. RADIUS EBONY AND BRASS OCTANT BY CHRISTOPHER STEDMAN, LONDON, CIRCA 1785
the inset ivory scale divided to 95°, finely engraved brass index arm signed C. Stedman, London, double pinhole sight with shade, mirrors, removable twin shades and reverse pinhole sights, reverse with three feet and arm stop contained within fitted stepped keystone case of issue -- 19½in. (49.5cm.) wide
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hesperus'), 30th Apr, 2019
Pictures and Naval - 1-61
Sailor Art - 65-97
Shipwreck and East India Co. - 100-125
Collectables inc. Rowing, Liner and Fittings - 128-167
Instruments 170-249
Ship Models - 250-287
Viewing
Saturday, 27th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Sunday, 28th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Monday, 29th April
(10am - 5pm)
Tuesday, 30th April
(10am - 11am (limited view only))