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A J King ebony octant, English, circa 1837, stamped J King Bristol, image 1
A J King ebony octant, English, circa 1837, stamped J King Bristol, image 2
A J King ebony octant, English, circa 1837, stamped J King Bristol, image 3
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A J King ebony octant,
English, circa 1837, stamped J King Bristol,

30 April 2025, 14:00 BST
London, Knightsbridge

Sold for £128 inc. premium

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A J King ebony octant, English, circa 1837, stamped J King Bristol,

the ebony octant with ivory scale, vernier and maker's plaque, fore and back sights and one set of coloured filters, in stepped painted pine case with owner's name carved on the lid ED RENOUF 1837, octant 28cm (11in) case 10 by 34 by 38cm (4 by 13 1/2 by 15in)

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Edward Renouf was a Jersey-born captain of the brig Patruus.

Ivory license no. 5DS6WE7W.

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