Ø A 9¼IN. RADIUS VERNIER OCTANT BY DOLLOND, LONDON, CIRCA 1800
signed as per title on the lacquered brass index arm, inset ivory scale divided to 95°, owner's plate with remnant inscription, oxidised brass double pinhole sight with swivelling shade, mirrors, two shades, note plate to reverse, three pin feet, contained within fitted stepped keystone box with securing hook -- 13in. (33cm.) wide
Ø A 9¼IN. RADIUS VERNIER OCTANT BY DOLLOND, LONDON, CIRCA 1800
signed as per title on the lacquered brass index arm, inset ivory scale divided to 95°, owner's plate with remnant inscription, oxidised brass double pinhole sight with swivelling shade, mirrors, two shades, note plate to reverse, three pin feet, contained within fitted stepped keystone box with securing hook -- 13in. (33cm.) 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))