Octant

Description

Octant, ebony frame and limb, brass index arm and fittings, ivory scales and plate, in mahogany keystone box, , sold by James Taylor and Co. of Dundee, unknown English maker, c. 1860

Museum reference

T.1971.234

Collection

History of Science

Object name

Octant

Production information

Unknown, Instrument maker
England, Northern Europe
James Taylor and Co., Retailer
Dundee, Angus, Scotland, Northern Europe

Date

c. 1860

Materials

Ebony, Brass, Ivory, Mahogany

Physical description

Black wood, brass, ivory scale and name plate, glass shades

Associations

Salmond, C., c. 1860 (fl.)