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2022 Summer Fine Art & Antiques (Day 2)

Sun, Jul 10, 2022 01:00PM EDT
Lot 1031

English Navigation Octant w/ Case

Estimate: $300 - $400

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Hayward Harris and Grier, London navigation octant, comprised of brass and glass, the frame with inlaid steel scale to graduated arc, a smaller vernier scale on the index arm with two tangent screws, magnifying glass, sunshades, horizon glass, index mirror, and handle. Also includes two (2) brass telescopes of varying sizes, three (3) glass bottles, two (2) with lids, and one (1) piece of red satin, all housed in a wooden case with brass hardware and a hinged lid. Octant: 8 1/4" H x 9 1/2" W x 4" D. Case: 9 1/2" H x 12" W x 5" D. Late 19th/early 20th century.

Condition

Overall good condition with expected tarnishing, oxidation to metal. All glass pieces appear to be intact. Some dents to metal lids. General wear to case.