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Octant (Quadrant)
1783
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Place of Origin
Probably North America
Materials
- Mahogany
- Wood
- Glass
- Bronze
- Ivory
- Brass
- Iron
Museum Object Number
2013.0013.002 A
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Frank L. Hohmann III
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Object Number
2013.0013.002 A
Object Name
Octant (Quadrant)
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Place of Origin
Probably North America
Origin Notes
Possibly Southampton, New York or England; further research needed.
Date
1783
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Octant crossbrace, ivory inlay, center
Inscription: "AMOS. LATHAM. 1783" stamped and blackened
Type: Inscription
Location: Case lid, interior, top
Inscription: "South / ampton" in black paint
Type: Inscription
Location: Case lid, interior, lower section
Inscription: "A C [01?]"" in white paint or chalk
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Naval history
- Military
Materials
- Mahogany
- Wood
- Glass
- Bronze
- Ivory
- Brass
- Iron