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Sat, Jan 28, 2023 12:00PM EST
Lot 655

Octant. Wood with iron furniture, and bone gauges. With a l...

Estimate: $100 - $200

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Octant. Wood with iron furniture, and bone gauges. With a later sticker with the following manuscript text: ?18th Century (1763) Octant. Parts missing but was on the S. S. Decatur 1812. A Privateer. Crew of 108 men-carrying 14 guns originally purchased at Mc Mahon?s Wilmington, Del. P.M.A. 9/13/69 ERC.? With an ownership sticker, and red ink markings (?I. Q/2?). Some tarnishing to metal pieces, some wear to wooden frame. Good.