A 19th Century 11½ radius vernier octant by Walker, London
the ebony frame with inset maker's plaque signed WALKER Gun Alley Wapping LONDON, ivory scale divided -2°-0°-100°, braced brass index arm with fine screw adjustment, pin hole sights, interchangeable shades and mirrors, the reverse with ivory note plaque and three pin feet

13¾in. (35cm.) high.

Condition Report
One shade detached. Pencil missing from central crossbar. Some minor chips to the inside edge of the arc. Polish residue in pinhole sights. The horizon sight lacking securing nut, as is the horizon mirror assembly.

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