[M] A 10IN. RADIUS VERNIER OCTANT BY SPENCER,...

A 10IN. RADIUS VERNIER OCTANT BY SPENCER, BROWNING & RUST, LONDON, CIRCA 1810
the scale divided to 105º and stamped with the 'SBR' mark at centre, signed on the cross bar as per title, contained in a keystone case with sighting tube (wear)

Condition Report
Vernier scale worn and chipped to left; main scale mostly obliterated from 70º-105º, discoloured, shrinkage, lifting from left; telescope assembly missing and wood frame broken with old glue runs; box is coming apart - lid separate, internal supports loose, one (of two) telescopes present.

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