E. & G.W. Blunt 11-inch Ebony Octant

Description:

E. & G.W. Blunt 11-inch Ebony Octant, New York, 19th century, engraved ivory scale reading 0-110, brass index arm with thumbscrew lock down, vernier from 0-20, sighting pinnula, mirror magnifier, sun shades, cross-arm boss reading "E. & G. W. Blunt New York," housed in a keystone oak box.

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Estimate $600-800


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