An early 19th Century 9in. radius vernier octant by McBride & Kerr
An early 19th Century 9in. radius vernier octant by McBride & Kerr

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An early 19th Century 9in. radius vernier octant by McBride & Kerr
the ebony frame with brass fittings and inlaid ivory scale divided
5- 0- 100, vernier with fine screw adjustment, signed on the
cross bar McBride & Kerr with turned ivory topped pencil, double pin-hole sight with swivel shade, three shades and two mirrors, the
back with inlaid note plate and pin feet (two replaced, varnished
overall)
, together with keystone box (later) with trade label for Duren & Costigan, New York, length -- 13in. (33cm.)
See illustration