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13595Octant
  • Object, Octant
  • 19 th c
Octant
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  • 13595   
Object ID:
  • 995-133-133
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Octant
Date:
  • 19 th c
Description:
Ivory inlay marks degrees. Missing round lenses. Has three square lenses. Wood case closes with a hook and also has a lock but no key. Inside case label reads, “Eugene F. Medinger 115 Broad Street Near Front St., New York.”
12178Octant
  • Object, Octant
  • 19th c
Octant
Item:
  • 12178   
Object ID:
  • 995-131-131
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Octant
Date:
  • 19th c
Description:
Ivory inlay marks degrees. Three round lenses - green, red and one missing. Three square lenses. Stored in wood case with tow corks glued in place to secure octant. Closes with a hook. Has a lock but no key. Inside case label reads, “James Bassnett optician. 1 Robert St Northend Princes Dock, Liverpool. Donor info - belonged to Abraham Somes III.