Name/Title
Cary OctantEntry/Object ID
1983.048.001Description
Octant by Cary of London in wood case.
Ebony frame. ivory scales. brass arm. 2 scopes and peep. made by Cary of London. Brass plaque on frame: Edmund F. Weld, R.N. the Gift of Sir Thomas Dyke Alcove 1845.
Brass plaque screwed to the front with inscription: "Edmund F. Weld, R.N. the Gift of Sir Thomas Dyke Aclane 1845". Mahogany case has brass plaque inscribed: "EFW, RN"
Ivory scale and vernier, brass arm, wooden frame. brass parts showing some tarnishing.
Dimensions: Octant Box
12" 12 1/2" Long
9 3/4" 12" Wide
4" 5" DeepCollection
Instruments CollectionMade/Created
Manufacturer
Cary of LondonNotes
Date: pre-1845Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
OctantNomenclature Sub-Class
Navigational EquipmentNomenclature Class
Surveying & Navigational T&ENomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyMaterial
Wood, Ebony, Ivory, Brass
