**** Please study all photos carefully! Taken in outdoor light for best detail.*** 13.25” from top to the bottom center. The wood is solid with no evidence of cracks. This piece was in a display case for decades prior to liquidation. This antique ships octant is a beautiful piece, crafted with wood and brass by renowned maker Rowland Bristol. With origins traced back to New Bedford, England, this octant is a must-have for maritime navigational instrument collectors. Its military use in the Navy during the time period of 1792-1811 adds to its historical value as an original antique item.
Maker: Richard Rowland, Bristol
This piece will be well packaged and insured for shipping.
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