Binnacles & Compasses
Discover our outstanding collection of fine ships’ Binnacles and Compasses.
We offer examples in excellent condition and are ready for inclusion in the finest collections.
They are great reminders of our extensive seagoing heritage. We will include such makers as Henry Brown, Dent, Hughes, Bliss, James O White, Wilford White, and Negus.
Dry Card compasses are a particularly fine reminder of very early seagoing life, and besides the American makers, you find English makers such as Henry Brown, Dent, Heath, Hughes, William Thomson, and James White and other manufacturers.
There is a very brisk market in these highly sought-after diving collectibles, so don’t expect them to be on the market for long. Heading the list of helmets in demand are those of DESCO, Morse, Miller-Dunn, and Schrader in the United States. From Europe, look for Siebe Gorman, Heinke, Medi, Hagenuk, Draeger, Petit, Piel, Galeazzi, and Robison from Australia, and John Date from Canada.
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A. Robinson & Co, Ltd.Bridge Telegraph Ca 1920s
A. Robinson & Co, Ltd.Bridge Telegraph Ca 1920s Presented is a full-size, two-control Engine Order Telegraph for the bridge from A. Robinson & Co.
Beautiful Brass Desktop or Library Telescope
Beautiful Brass Desktop or Library Telescope Cased Presented is an elegant desktop or library brass telescope. This telescope is beautifully crafted from high-quality brass and
U.S. Navy Lifeboat Binnacle by John E. Hand & Sons Co.
U.S. Navy Lifeboat Binnacle with Quadrantal Correctors by John E. Hand & Sons Company, Philidelphia Dimensions: Overall Ht: 5 3/4″ Wdt – Compass:
Large Naval Ship Compass by Lionel Corp. 1942
WW II Period Large Naval Ship Compass By Lionel Corp. 1942 Dimensions: Card Viewing area: 7 1/2″ Compass Ring: 9 1/2″ Gimbale ring:
F. W. Lincoln Jr. & Co.Sighting Compass
Beautiful Dry Card Compass by F. W. Lincoln Jr. Mid 19th Century Dimensions Compass Face: 8″ Outer dimension of Compass: 9″
Lionel 4″ Navy Boat Compass
Lionel Corp. 4″ Small Boat Compass Ca 1940 Presented is an early, 1940 U.S. Navy boxed small boat compass by Lionel Corporation of New York.
British Royal Navy Binnacle Early 20th Century
Classic British Royal Navy Binnacle Early 20th Century Presented is an example of a classic British Royal Navy Binnacle in use at the turn of
Beautiful and Rare Yacht Binnacle By John Bliss Mid 19th Century
RARE SMALLER SIZE SKYLIGHT YACHT BINNACLE BY JOHN BLISS & CO. NEW YORK MADE TO THE HIGHEST QUALITY and LIKELY ONE-OF-A-KIND! This is the only John Bliss skylight
Wilcox Crittenden Compass in Skylight Yacht Binnacle
Wilcox Crittenden Compass in Skylight Yacht Binnacle Dimensions 34″ Ht x 9 1/4″ W Base – 12 1/2″ Square Weight – 28 lbs. Presented
Small Boat Binnacle by Star Compass Company of Boston
SMALL BOAT BINNACLE BY STAR COMPASS COMPANY OF BOSTON CA 1905 Presented is a small early American binnacle by Star of Boston. We are thinking
E.S. Ritchie Twin Cylindrical Compass
Dated 1876
E.S. Ritchie Twin Cylindrical Cross Beam Compass DATED 1876 Dimensions: Outside Dia” 8 1/2″ Dia of Ring: 6 1/4″ Depth: 4 3/4: Weight:
Kelvin – Wilfrid O White Skylight Binnacle
KELVIN & WILFIRD O. WHITE SKYLIGHT BINNACLE Presented is a large size skylight or cathedral binnacle with an original Spherical Compass that was invented by
F. Smith & Son Yacht Binnacle
F. Smith & Son – Southampton, U.K. Early 20th Century Yacht Binnacle with Sestrel Compass Dimensions Base Diameter – 9″ Ht
Beautiful Cased, Kelvin & Wilfrid O. White Corrector Compass
Kelvin & Wilfrid O. WhiteCompass Corrector This is a very unusual find and will make an interesting addition to anyone interested in compass technology DIMENSIONS:
A. Robinson & Co, Ltd.Bridge Telegraph Ca 1920s
A. Robinson & Co. Ltd. Engine Room Telegraph Ca 1920s Presented is a full-size, two control, Engine Order Telegraph for the bridge from A. Robinson
Brass Mushroom Style E.S. Ritchie Small Boat Binnacle on Wood Base
Brass Mushroom Style Small Boat Binnacle by E.S.Ritchie Presented is a lovely early-period small boat brass binnacle, the perfect size for office, den or any
ENGLISH TERRESTRIAL & CELESTIAL POCKET GLOBE
English 2 3/4 Terrestial Celestial Pocket Globe Miniature 18th Cent ENGLISH 2 3/4 INCH TERRESTRIAL & CELESTIAL POCKET GLOBE UNSIGNED 18th CENTURY GLOBE SIZE 2 3/4
U.S. Navy Battleship Binnacle By A. Lietz Company San Francisco 1944
Presented is probably the most impressive large ship binnacle we’ve had the pleasure to offer. The model is referred to as “Torpedo Style”. It was
Bronze and Brass Mushroon Style Small Boat Binnacle
SMALL BOAT MUSHROOM BINNACLE Polished brass small boat binnacle reads “PATT 1151A Compass” on front. The Alcohol filled compass card measures 3 ⅞”, marked in
Beautiful Skylight Binnacle with Kerosene Burner
BEAUTIFUL SKYLIGHT BINNACLE WITH KEROSENE BURNER AND STAR PATHFINDER COMPASS Presented is an exceptionally beautiful skylight or cathedral binnacle in excellent condition considering its age.
Beautiful Victorian Style Skylight Binnacle
BEAUTIFUL VICTORIAN STYLE SKYLIGHT BINNACLE PRESENTED is a very unusual style Skylight or Cathedral Binnacle on a very decorative black cast iron stand. Neither the
Pelorus by Kelvin & Wilford O. White Co.
Pelorus By Kelvin & Wilford O. White Co. Boston Presented is a large pelorus made by old-line instrument maker, Kelvin & Wilford O. White
Antique Negus Dry Card Tell Tale Compass Ca 1880
ANTIQUE NEGUS DRY CARD TELL TALE COMPASS Ca 1880 Shown Above in Overhead Position & Below as it would Display. Outstanding Original Condition: Telltale or tell tale compasses
Vintage SESTREL Hand Bearing Compass Mint
Vintage SESTREL Hand Bearing Compass Mint ORIGINAL SESTREL HAND BEARING COMPASS byLilley & Gilley, London>HENRY BROWNE, “SESTREL” HAND BEARING COMPASS – An Original Presented>
1st Ships Threaded Compass Kelvin Bottomley & Bard
1st SHIPS THREADED COMPASS From the Design of 1876 Lord Kelvin & James White Later KELVIN, BOTTOMLEY & BARD Guaranteed Museum Quality This is a very rare
LATE 18TH & EARLY 19TH CENTURY CASED DRY CARD COMPASS BY K.C. COSTIGAN OF NEW YORK
LATE 18TH & EARLY 19TH CENTURY CASED DRY CARD COMPASS BY K.C. COSTIGAN OF NEW YORK Presented is a late 18th & early
Rare Antique Ritchie Twin Cylindrical Beam Boxed
VERY RARE ANTIQUE E.S. RITCHIE TWIN CYLINDER “BANANA CARD” BOXED COMPASS, DATED 1870 A very early and very rare Ritchie Banana Style Boxed Compass. This old Sea Dog
Antique Robert Merrill Sons Boxed Dry Card Dinghy Compass
RARE AMERICAN ROBERT MERRILL, NEW YORK BOXED DINGHY COMPASS This may be a one-of-a-kind small boxed compass with a pedigree of having been made by a family of early nautical instrument
Kelvin & Hughes Small Boat Desktop Binnacle
HUGHES SMALL BOAT DESKTOP BINNACLE Presented is a charming small boat binnacle by Kelvin & Hughes, England. We are estimating the age as post WW
Giant Vintage Polished Brass Skylight Binnacle
GIANT VINTAGE POLISHED BRASS SKYLIGHT BINNACLE BY WILFRID O. WHITE, Ca 1935 With ORIGINAL SPHERICAL COMPASS PRESENTEDon the viewer’s left is a giant skylight or cathedral binnacle
U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships Lifeboat Binnacle
VERY RARE ANTIQUE U.S. NAVY BUREAU OF SHIPS LIFEBOAT BINNACLE BY LIONEL CORPORATION >Presented is an early, 1942 U.S. Navy Lifeboat Binnacle by Lionel Corporation.
Copper Case Skylight Binnacle with E.S. Ritchie & Sons Compass
SKYLIGHT BINNACLE WITH RARE ANTIQUE E.S. RITCHIE & SONS COMPASS This unusual skylight or cathedral binnacle makes a dramatic statement. It is a perfect gift
John Bliss Mushroom Style Yacht Binnacle
JOHN BLISS MUSHROOM STYLE BINNACLE MID 19TH CA This is only the second John Bliss Mushroom style yachtbinnacle we have had in seven years. It
Sestral Dead Beat Compass
SESTRAL DEAD BEAT COMPASS Made For Captain O.M. Watts Presented is the famous “Dead Beat” compass by Henry Brown/Sestral. It was specially made for Capt.O.
Antique Skylight Binnacle
ANTIQUE SKYLIGHT BINNACLECOMPASS Ca 1885 PRESENTED is an interesting antique skylight binnacle fitted with an American compass by D. Baker of Melrose, Mass. The tub of
1941 U S Navy Antique Lifeboat Binnacle
ANTIQUE 1941 U.S. NAVY BUREAU OF SHIPS LIFEBOAT BINNACLE BY LIONEL CORPORATION Presented is an early, 1941 U.S. Navy Lifeboat Binnacle by Lionel Corporation. This
Classic & Elegant Large Skylight Binnacle
CLASSIC AND ELEGANT LARGE SKYLIGHT BINNACLE BY DANFORTH PRESENTED is a larger than normal Danforth skylight or cathedral binnacle with a Constellation compass. It was made under the
Rare Antique Skylight Binnacle
RARE ANTIQUE E.S. RITCHIE & SONS Extremely Large SKYLIGHT BINNACLE Early 20th Century This presentation skylight or cathedral binnacle makes a dramatic statement of importance.
British Royal Navy Pattern 20 Binnacle Boat Compass
ROYAL NAVY PATTERN 20 BINNACLE BOAT COMPASS BY FAMOUS BRITISH ROYAL NAVY MAKER DENT & Co. GUARANTEED ALL ORIGINAL An exceedingly rare wood cased binnacle compass designed like
Rare Antique
E.S Ritchie & Sons Skylight Binnacle
RARE ANTIQUE E.S. RITCHIE & SONS SKYLIGHT BINNACLE Late 19th Century This presentation skylight or cathedral binnacle makes a dramatic statement of importance. It is
Giant Vintage Polished Brass Skylight Binnacle
GIANT VINTAGE POLISHED BRASS SKYLIGHT BINNACLEG BY BERGEN-NAUTIK OF NORWAY With ORIGINAL SPHERICAL COMPASS PRESENTED is a giant size skylight or cathedral binnacle by BERGEN-NAUTIK
E.S. Ritchie Single Burner Binnacle
E.S. RITCHIE SINGLE BURNER BINNACLE Ca 1900 PRESENTATION PIECE Modified to preserve the top section only, this presentation binnacle makes a dramatic statement of importance. It is
Original 1950’s Cast Brass Hand Bearing
ORIGINAL 1950’s CAST BRASS HAND BEARING COMPASS by Gordon Roberts, Mt. Vernon, New York GORDON ROBERTS, “COMPASCOPE” HAND BEARING COMPASS – with original documentation
Antique D BakerBoston Whaleboat Dory Compass
ANTIQUE D. BAKER, BOSTON, WHALEBOAT, DORY COMPASS PRESENTED is a small size antique compass made by the American instrument maker, D. Baker of Boston.
Original Sestrel Hand Bearing Compass
ORIGINAL SESTREL HAND BEARING COMPASS by Henry Browne & Son, Barking, London The Original HENRY BROWNE, “SESTREL” HAND BEARING COMPASS Presented is an exceptionally high quality original Sestrel
Antique Skylight Binnacle New Nickle Plating
ANTIQUE SKYLIGHT BINNACLE NEW NICKLE PLATING by John E. Hand & Son Presented is a large size skylight binnacle that follows a 100 year old design. It was
Very Rare Antique E.S. Ritchie “Banana Card” Dory Binnacle
VERY RARE ANTIQUEE.S. RITCHIE “BANANA CARD” DORY BINNACLE, Ca 1865 A very early and very rare Ritchie Banana Compass Dory Binnacle. This binnacle is perfect for
U.S. Navy Bureau Of Ships Lifeboat Binnacle By Lionel Corporation
U.S. NAVY BUREAU OF SHIPS LIFEBOAT BINNACLE BY LIONEL CORPORATION Presented is an early, 1942 U.S. Navy Lifeboat Binnacle by Lionel Corporation. This standard U.S.
Important Antique Mushroom Twin Burner Sailing Ship Binnacle
IMPORTANT ANTIQUE MUSHROOM TWIN BURNER SAILING SHIP BINNACLE Ca 1850 Presented is an early classic binnacle with a rarely seen mushroom style twin burner
Rare Antique Burner Presentation
RARE ANTIQUETWIN BURNER DISPLAY or PRESENTATION Modified to preserve the top section only, this display binnacle makes a dramatic statement of importance. It is a
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