Lot 865
An early Victorian oak-cased ebonised octant. (William) "Endersbee & Son, 335 Wapping, London"....
Tuesday 26 March 2013 | 10:00 | Lots: 589
Lot 865
An early Victorian oak-cased ebonised octant. (William) "Endersbee & Son, 335 Wapping, London"....
Lot 865
Lot Description
An early Victorian oak-cased ebonised octant. (William) "Endersbee & Son, 335 Wapping, London". Having a brass vernier arm, the 11-inch frame with ivory scale divided to 95º, the T-shaped index arm signed as per title, pin-hole sights, interchangeable shades, index and horizon mirrors, etc., on brass feet, in fitted oak case with stepped hinged cover.
Literature: see Clifton, Gloria, Dictionary of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851, NMM 1996, p. 96, where this maker is listed working 1828-43, and at this address 1839-40.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Box cover is split so cover opens in two stages - needs gluing and possibly filling as gap between sections.
Octant appears sound but needs a clean, not tested.
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