Ebony framed octant

Object/Artifact

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Edgartown Yacht Club

Name/Title

Ebony framed octant

Entry/Object ID

INS.046

Description

Ebony frame and heavily engraved flat brass radius arm (vernier), inset ivory scale graduated every 20 minutes from -1 to 99 degrees. There is a (blank) name plaque on the cross support. It includes a back site and back horizon glass, used for measuring angels greater than 90 degrees.

Cataloged By

Kristin L Warriner

Category

Instruments

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Anonymous

Date made

circa 1775 - circa 1825

Notes

British

Dimensions

Width

13 in

Length

15 in

Materials

Material Notes

Ebony, brass and ivory

Location

Location

Cabinet

Clubhouse Bridge Deck Cabinet

Date

November 5, 2025

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Date Examined

Nov 5, 2025

Notes

The original box, lenses and some other parts are missing. Small hairline split to ivory at bottom, visible oxidation to brass and mirror plate.

Created By

Kristin L Warriner

Create Date

November 5, 2025

Updated By

Kristin L Warriner

Update Date

November 12, 2025