Octant Signed "auguste Roux," Son Of Joseph II Roux, Royal Hydrographer—late 18th Century
Artist: Auguste Roux
Ebony and brass octant signed "Auguste ROUX," son of Joseph II ROUX, Royal Hydrographer, himself the son of Joseph ROUX, in its original case, with the manufacturer's label and key.
This family from Marseille, during the 18th century, manufactured and sold all kinds of compasses, azimuth compasses, and other instruments, hourglasses of various types, sextants, ninety-degree octants, sighting rods, telescopes, achromatic telescopes of various lengths, night vision glasses, and other items… in the harbor near Saint Jean.
Antoine ROUX was a hydrographer and a renowned painter of seascapes.
Height: 30 cm
Width: 24
Late 18th century
This family from Marseille, during the 18th century, manufactured and sold all kinds of compasses, azimuth compasses, and other instruments, hourglasses of various types, sextants, ninety-degree octants, sighting rods, telescopes, achromatic telescopes of various lengths, night vision glasses, and other items… in the harbor near Saint Jean.
Antoine ROUX was a hydrographer and a renowned painter of seascapes.
Height: 30 cm
Width: 24
Late 18th century
1 350 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 16th, Directory
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Ebony
Width: 24 cm
Height: 30 cm
Reference (ID): 1827513
Availability: In stock
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