octant case
Date1794
Inventory Number1996-1-0172b
ClassificationBox
Subject
Maker
Adrian Br. Hicks
fl. 1794
Cultural Region
Place of Origin
Dimensions10.3 × 38.7 × 36.5 cm (4 1/16 × 15 1/4 × 14 3/8 in.)
Material
DescriptionThis is a keystone box for an early octant. The hinges are made of wire. The exterior is painted a teal color.
The interior of the lid is marked in pencil and chalk with numerals from observations and calculations. There are also a couple of names penned in ink and pencil, but they are very hard to read. One in the center may read, "Caleb Hodges," and the other nearer the hinge, "James Hickey" with a big flourish at the end.
The box has the trade card of Adrian Br. Hicks, 1794, but at present holds an octant by signed E. & G.W. Blunt and dating from the mid-19th century.
For full trade card text, see photo or inscription field.
The interior of the lid is marked in pencil and chalk with numerals from observations and calculations. There are also a couple of names penned in ink and pencil, but they are very hard to read. One in the center may read, "Caleb Hodges," and the other nearer the hinge, "James Hickey" with a big flourish at the end.
The box has the trade card of Adrian Br. Hicks, 1794, but at present holds an octant by signed E. & G.W. Blunt and dating from the mid-19th century.
For full trade card text, see photo or inscription field.
Signedon trade card in case: ADRIAN BR. HICKS, / Mathematical Instrument Maker, / at the Corner of Wall and Front-Streets, a little below the Tontine Coffee House, / .... / New-York, July 4, 1794.
InscribedOn trade card: ADRIAN BR. HICKS, / Mathematical Instrument Maker, / at the Corner of Wall and Front-Streets, a little below the Tontine Coffee House, / Continues carrying on the above business, with neat-/ness, accuracy and dispatch, on the most reasonable / terms. Quadrants, Compasses, &c. repaired in a neat / workmanlike manner. If any of his work should not give / entire satisfaction, he will require no compensation. / New-York, July 4, 1794.
E. & G. W. Blunt
Date: 1825-1860
Accessories: Keystone box (1996-1-0172b).
Object number: 1996-1-0172a
James J. Hicks
Date: circa 1885
Object number: 1998-1-1279b
James J. Hicks
Date: circa 1885
Object number: 1998-1-1279a
Samuel Thaxter
Date: circa 1820
Accessories: frame (2000-1-0011b)
Object number: 2000-1-0011a
Date: 1860-1870
Accessories: eyepiece; convertible objective consisting of 3 objectives nested as one
Object number: 2002-1-0058
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