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Quadrant, primary arc inlaid with scale carved of ivory. Ivory inlay also in secondary arc. Brass indicator and surrounding lenses. 2 clear glass pieces; 1 green, 1 red and 1 blue piece for sunfilter; one mirror at small end. 3 brass feet, 6 asst. gauges. In wooden box painted blue. Hinge and keyhole.
quadrants (measuring devices)
brass (alloy)
glass (material)
ivory (tooth component)
wood (plant material)
Quadrant
Quadrant
Adhesive inside box, on top: ""BASSNET & Son/ Chronometer & Watch/ Manufacturers/ Opticians and Nautical/ Instrument Makers./ 1. Robert St., North End. Princes dock/ and 38. Regent Rd. opposite Bramley--Moore Dock/ Liverpool/ Charts for all parts of the world/ Chronometer rates ascertained by transit.""
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Bassnett & Son (Maker)
Liverpool, England
16.75 x 15 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.545AB
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