Spencer Browning and Rust 12-inch Ebony Octant

Description:

Spencer Browning and Rust 12-inch Ebony Octant, London, 19th century, bone scale calibrated 0-95, brass index arm with vernier, sighting pinnula, sun shades, cross-arm bone boss reading: Spencer Browning & Rust H Duren New York, housed in a keystone oak case with retail label from H. Duren.
Estimate $300-500

case has split on lid where hinge is attached. Duren label pated on top of older label.


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