|
Home
>
Worthopedia – Price Guide
>
Tools >
Octant --Spencer, Browning & Co. ~ London ~ Circa 1840
|
Terms and Conditions for using our site |
Octant --Spencer, Browning & Co. ~ London ~ Circa 1840
Sold For:
 or Sign In to see What it's worth.
Spencer, Browning & Co. ~ London ~ Octant --with Box and working Key. With {possible} Provenance. ~ Circa 1840Ebony frame, brass fittings, Ivory scales & Ivory Notepad Spencer, Browning & Co. ~ London ~ instruments marked in this fashion date, 1840-1873. Box: Triangular --14-1/2" X 12-7/8" ---"Step - on Lid" is 1-1/4" high.Box Material : Unknown.In Box....t is a wood block attached to the "side wall" with an empty hole... possibly for a screwdriver or adjusting tool...... **This Tool Is Missing**Octant: 13-1/4" Tall by 10-11/16" wide. Sun shades {filters} (3) present and appear to be original, no cracks...but with several minor scratches.Mirrors {2} present and appear to be original, but silver backing cracked due to age seperation.All brass fixtures have a deep patina, with very little verdigris.Ivory scale reads Right to Left {100-0}. Scale inscribed with the initials "SBR" {Spencer, Browning & Rust} --indicating this octant is a continuation of SBR { "not genuine without it" } after the death of Ebenezer Rust, a Co-Founder.The provenance: A Last Will & Testament came tucked away in the Octant box along with the octant when purchased about 10 years ago..... Dated 1882 - on {true} Parchment {possibly} vellum- -of a certain:Rear Admiral Sir William John Cavendish Clifford --Baronet. The provenance is circumstantial at best, as neither the octant itself or its box have a name, inscription, or initials~~ nor does the Last Will and Testament mention an octant. However one factor leads me to believe that the octant did in fact belong to William John Cavendish Clifford and has been with his Last Will and Testament for the last 124 years:1) William John Cavendish Clifford made Lieutenant ---May 7th 1838.... This is within a year {or so} that Spencer, Browning & Co. made this Octant...This is significant because making Lieutenant {or First Officer} is The period in which Naval personal would have been required and expected to use an octant proficiently.Rear Admiral Sir William John Cavendish Clifford --Baronet. Born: October 10, 1814 Died: April 11, 1882Entered Royal Navy: February 24, 1829 Retired Rear Admiral: August 1, 1877Commanded at least to ships: Commander, HMS Wolverine: {East Indies} Captain, HMS Centaur: {Mediterranean, then Baltic}Sir William John Cavendish Clifford was an heir or descendant of.... Mary Tudor- Princess of Scotland.The Last Will & Testament states { in brief }......with the Will Annexed, Extracted by Currey, Holland & Currey of 14 Great George Street Westminster Solicitors-- Rear Admiral Sir William John Cavendish Clifford --Baronet.....Late of Westfield House Ryde in the Isle of Wight in the county of South Hampton.... Property To: Augusta Clifford......East Cliff House Bournemouth..... Rear Admiral Sir William John Cavendish Clifford's Royal Navy career spanned 48 years, and in that time he would have witnessed, first hand, the transition of sail rigged, wood hull ships ....to iron hull, screw driven, steam ships..... {and paddle wheeler's} All my research {some 120 printed pages---most of which is history of the Baltic Campaign} regarding Rear Admiral Sir William John Cavendish Clifford, this Octant and the Company that made it, are included with this sale .Questions ?Additional Pictures Available Upon RequestGeneral Information>>>>>>>>>> All Ebay Terms, Conditions, Policies, Rules & Regulations Apply <<<<<<<<<<- Successful Bidders are Expected To Ad To Ebay Policies in Establishing Contact WITHIN Three {3} Days of Auction Closing *** All Items Are Unconditionally Guaranteed To Be Original And Authentic - We Never Offer Reproductions...Period ***>>> PLEASE.....I will NOT End The Auction Early Or Sell The Item In Any Way Different From How It Is Offered <<<???? PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS AND RESOLVE ANY & ALL QUESTIONS PRIOR TO BIDDING ????-If You need more information.....I will be h... 
Items in the Worthopedia are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members’ research needs.
View Similar ItemsMore Items from eBay
|
||||||||||
Joining is free and gives you access to our Community & Forums.
If you are interested in our pricing data or other paid memberships, try our Full 7-day Free Trial Here.
By creating an account you agree to our Terms & Conditions
