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English 18th Century Backstaff Davis Quadrant by Benjamin Macy

Catalog no. 0001637

Size25 Inches long x 14 Inches large scale
DateDated 1717

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An extremely rare and excellently conserved navigation instrument dated 1717, this backstaff, or Davis Quadrant, was made by Bejamin Macy of London for…

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An extremely rare and excellently conserved navigation instrument dated 1717, this backstaff, or Davis Quadrant, was made by Bejamin Macy of London for William Brymer. It is impact stencil signed with the maker, his Hermitage Bridge, Wrapping, London location, dated and owner's name owner.

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