A 9½' radius ebony octant by Cox, London, marked on ivory plaque on the crossbar; with ivory scale divided -3º to 107º; brass index arm; ivory vernier scale divided 0º-20 º; brass thumbscrew lock to back and screw adjuster to front; 3' telescope; brass mirror; four shades (blue, red, amber, green); horizon glass adjustment by lever and adjuster screw. Circa 1820.