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Octant, by W. & T. Gilbert, London, c. 1825

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Inventory Number: 33576
Object Type: Object
Persons: William Gilbert
Date Created: c. 1825
Place Created: London United Kingdom (England) Europe
Subject Classification(s): Navigation  
Accession Number: 1944-1/part
Primary Inscriptions: "W & T. Gilbert, London" engraved above vernier on index arm; engine-dividing anchor symbol stamped between 45 and 50 on scale.
Provenance: Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection.
Collection Group: Clay Collection
Material(s): Ebony
Copper Alloy
Glass
Ivory

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