D. Eggert & Son Ebony Octant

Description:

D. Eggert & Son Ebony Octant, New York, 19th century, engraved ivory scale reading 0-105, brass index arm with thumbscrew lock down, vernier from 0-20, sighting pinnula, mirror magnifier, sunshades, cross-arm boss reading "D. Eggert & Son/New York," housed in a keystone mahogany box with interior retail label from F.W. Lincoln Jr. & Co., Boston.
Estimate $150-250


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