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Octant, by John Field, London, c. 1787

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Inventory Number: 40993
Object Type: Object
Persons: John Field
Date Created: c. 1787
Place Created: London United Kingdom (England) Europe
Subject Classification(s): Navigation  
Accession Number: 1944-1/part
Primary Inscriptions: "J * FIELD * CORNHILL * LONDON *" punched on ivory plaque.
Provenance: Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay with his collection.
Collection Group: Clay Collection
Material(s): Mahogany
Copper Alloy
Ivory
Glass

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