Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2555MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: July 16, 2011 10:00AM
Description:
10-Inch Radius Ebonized Octant by P. A. Feathers, Dundee, Scotland, brass arm with vernier, thumbscrew lock and adjustment, bone scale and maker's plate signed P.A. Feathers Dundee the inset arc scale calibrated 0-105, horizon mirror, sun shades and sight all in a walnut keystone carrying case.
Estimate $500-700
brass in old surface, no significant condition issues with this instrument.