RARE ENGRAVED ARM EBONY FRAME OCTANT. Circa 1795. Length of the flat brass index arm 18 1/4". Front and back horizon glasses, double peep front sight, back sight and three movable glass shades. Ivory scales, vernier, blank name-plate and note pad on the back. Bone pencil finial. Lower half of the index arm boldly engraved with scroll and leaf designs. Condition overall excellent. Brass nicely cleaned and very attractive. No case.
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