Sextant - Brass, Wood - J. Dickson

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Antique J. Dickson Hadley’s quadrant octant, circa 1850, in ebony and brass, complete with a mahogany case, working lock and key, in good used condition with minor signs of aging and spots, dimensions 38 cm high, 31 cm wide, 9 cm deep, weight 4 g, United Kingdom.

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Beautiful antique octant also known as Hadley’s quadrant and made by J. Dickman Leith (Scotland). The octant dates from around 1850 and is made of ebony wood and brass. A crack is visible on the rear leg in the attached photo. The mirror and lenses are clear and intact. The octant is complete with the accompanying mahogany case. The bottom plate of the case has a lengthwise crack, also visible in the photo. The case is complete with a functioning lock and key.
* Dickman was still based in Edinburgh in 1843 but moved in 1844 to 6 Charlotte Place in Leith. In the period 1849–1854 the company was located at 4 Charlotte Place, also in Leith.
* invented by the English mathematician John Hadley (1682-1744)

Beautiful antique octant also known as Hadley’s quadrant and made by J. Dickman Leith (Scotland). The octant dates from around 1850 and is made of ebony wood and brass. A crack is visible on the rear leg in the attached photo. The mirror and lenses are clear and intact. The octant is complete with the accompanying mahogany case. The bottom plate of the case has a lengthwise crack, also visible in the photo. The case is complete with a functioning lock and key.
* Dickman was still based in Edinburgh in 1843 but moved in 1844 to 6 Charlotte Place in Leith. In the period 1849–1854 the company was located at 4 Charlotte Place, also in Leith.
* invented by the English mathematician John Hadley (1682-1744)

Details

Era
1400-1900
Manufacturer/brand
J. Dickson
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Material
Brass, Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
38 cm
Width
31 cm
Depth
9 cm
Weight
4 g
Estimated period
1800-1850
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Objects sold
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