Large 17 inch Octant George Adams I

Georges Adams 1. Type A vernier. in Box

Type of object:

Octant

Time period:

Britain rules the waves + France

Place:

Date:

1770

Maker / Author:

George Adams Senior

Publisher / Printer:

Adams

Dimensions:

17 inch or 47,5 x 42 cm

Material:

Mahogeny. Ivory scale. brass

Graduation:

devided tot 0- 95°

Inscription:

None

Provenance:

James Smallwood

References:

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Description

A FINE 17IN. RADIUS VERNIER OCTANT BY GEORGE ADAMS I, CIRCA 1770 signed and inscribed on maker's plate G. ADAMS Mathl. Inst. Maker to His MAJESTY / Fleet Street London, ivory scale divided to 95º and inscribed James Smallwood to left, Vernier with centralised '0', brass index arm with guard, pin-hole sights, two interchangeable shades, mirrors and brass feet -- 18¾ x 16½in. (47.5 x 42cm.) overall