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probably made in Dundee

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An octant is a navigational instrument used for measuring angles necessary for determining a ship's position at sea. This example, made around 1870, was retailed by Dundee-based nautical instrument sellers, Taylor & Co. It appears to have never been used.

The octant (pictured here in its mahogany box) is made of brass and black wood, with an ivory scale. It is has an ivory name plate engraved 'TAYLOR & CO, DUNDEE' and has the name of the owner, 'C.SALMOND', inscribed on the index arm.

James Taylor & Co. had premises at King William Dock in Dundee between 1869 and 1874.

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