Spencer, Browning & Rust Octant, dated circa 1780. Once used on board the ship Niger (active 1830-1850). Has a wooden fitted case and a modern display case.
.001 Octant
.002 Octant Case
003 Filter
Collection
Instruments Collection
Made/Created
Artist
Spencer, Browning & Rust
Manufacturer
Spencer, Browning & Rust
Date made
circa 1780
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Octant
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Navigational Equipment
Nomenclature Class
Surveying & Navigational T&E
Nomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
