05-04-201305-04-2013
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
May 4, 2013 10:00 AMCalender
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Mahogany and Boxwood 15-inch Octant

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$3,900$3,250
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2652MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: May 04, 2013 10:00AM

Description:

Mahogany and Boxwood 15-inch Octant, c. 1782, with bone plaque engraved Captain John Ashton 1782, boxwood arc with carved center grid and divided 0-90 in both directions, two small fleur-de-lis markings, index arm with ivory-edge reader, sighting pinnula, horizon mirror, in a pine fitted keystone box with label on the inside stating in part Gedney King, No. 10 North Row Boston, box lg. 18 3/4 in.


Estimate $2,500-3,500


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John Ashton