Octant made by Spencer Browning and Rust
Object No. H5722
Invented by John Hadley in 1731, an octant is a navigational instrument used for measuring angles by reflection.
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Summary
Object Statement
1 ebony octant by Spencer Browning & Rust of London, Circa 1770 - ivory scale, simple eye piece (broken) double silvered horizon mirror, Vernier scale (LC). 1 ebony quadrant...(SB).
Physical Description
Ebony octant by Spencer Browning & Rust of London, Circa 1770 - ivory scale, simple eye piece (broken) double silvered horizon mirror, Vernier scale (LC). 1 ebony quadrant...(SB).
SOURCE
Credit Line
Gift of Bower, Captain H J, 1958
Acquisition Date
16 January 1958
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