Octant

Description

Octant, ebony frame and limb, brass index arm and fittings, ivory plate, in mahogany kestone box, signed and made or retailed by Thomas L. Ainsley of South Shields, c. 1850

Museum reference

T.1967.2

Collection

History of Science

Object name

Octant

Production information

Ainsley, Thomas L., 1850 (fl.), Maker or retailer
South Shields, County Durham, England, Northern Europe

Date

c. 1850

Materials

Ebony, Brass, Ivory, Mahogany

Physical description

Ebony frame, ivory name plate and scale, brass-plated bronze fittings