http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1154293/resize%3Aformat%3DfullBackstaff1765Clark ElliottRosewood, boxwood, walnut, ivoryInscribed: "Made by C. Elliott in New London/ For Mr. [----?] 1765" and "CE/ 346/ 1765". Rosewood, boxwood, walnut, ivory. Backstaff with rosewood limbs and braces decorated with incised lines, punched stars, and applied bosses, with inlaid ivory plate with maker's name, date, and owner's name (effaced) on long limb; small 60 degree arc and large 30 degree arc of boxwood and engraved with graduated scales; maker's initials, date, and serial number engraved on scrolled end of 30 degree arc, with punched stars; walnut horizon vane attached to long limb; other vanes missing.Instruments59.0551181102 Centimeter12.7000254001 Centimeterhttp://collections.mfa.org/objects/265712/rdf