This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/28/2023
Octant. Wood with iron furniture, and bone gauges. With a later sticker with the following manuscript text: “18th Century (1763) Octant. Parts missing but was on the S. S. Decatur 1812. A Privateer. Crew of 108 men-carrying 14 guns originally purchased at Mc Mahon’s Wilmington, Del. P.M.A. 9/13/69 ERC.” With an ownership sticker, and red ink markings (“I. Q/2”). Some tarnishing to metal pieces, some wear to wooden frame. Good.