James Imray 10-inch Ebony Octant

Description:

James Imray 10-inch Ebony Octant, H. Duren, New York, 19th century, engraved ivory scale reading 0-100, brass index arm with thumbscrew lock down, vernier from 0-20, sighting pinnula, mirror magnifier, sun shades, cross-arm boss reading "J. Imray Minories London," and "H. Duren New York," housed in a keystone mahogany box with interior retail label from C.R. Sherman & Co., New Bedford.

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Estimate $600-800


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