Octant

Description

Octant, mahogany frame and arm, inlaid ivory scale, and brass fittings, signed and made by Edward Powe, 1789

Museum reference

T.1953.45

Collection

History of Science

Object name

Octant

Production information

Powe, Edward, 1789 (fl.)

Date

1789

Materials

Mahogany, Brass, Ivory

Physical description

Mahogany frame and arm, inlaid ivory scale, metal slide