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Title: Davis quadrant made by Benjamin King, Newport, RI, 1758 Accession Number: 1958.1126 Category: INSTRUMENTS - QUADRANTS Type: Davis quadrant Maker: King, Benjamin Place: USA, RI, Newport Date: 1758 Materials: Description: Davis quadrant or backstaff of type invented by John Davis, c. 1594. This one is of pear with possibly mahogany. "Made by Benjamin King in Newport, Rh0 Island, 1758." Carving at end of 25 deg. arc is broken and wood is split off 60 deg. arc at other end.

Mystic Seaport Image ID m156781    Information regarding reproductions