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. Navy lifeboat binnacle is constructed of brass and copper, and made by The Lionel Corporation during WWII when the company suspended manufacture of toy trains to join in the war […]
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 hood which was popular on sailing vessels of the Mid 1800’s. The mushroom style hood has its original twin lamp burners in towers, one on each side of the hood. […]
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 perfect gift or as a focal point in any decor. Presented is an upper portion of a binnacle that was removed from the binnacle trunk upon which it was mounted, […]
Elegant & Classic
Skylight Nickel Binnacle
ELEGANT AND CLASSIC SKYLIGHT NICKEL BINNACLE BY PERKO PRESENTED is an early Perko skylight or cathedral binnacle made by Perkins Marine Hardware around 1935 in a very well kept, nickel finish housing. It is fitted with a Ritchie of Boston compass, serial number 81688, which is viewed through any of seven panels. Two of the panels have etched […]
Antique
Large Skylight Binnacle
ANTIQUE LARGE SKYLIGHT BINNACLE by John E. Hand PRESENTED is a large size skylight binnacle that was made by the famous John E. Hand & Sons company of Philadelphia. It likely dates back to the 1920’s. It is made of brass and has six glass panels, with a Hand 6 inch gimbaled compass, serial number 6293, housed inside. Binnacles like this were always found […]
Wilford O. White
Large Skylight Binnacle
with Original Spherical Compass
The ORIGINAL SPHERICAL COMPASS LARGE SKYLIGHT BINNACLE BY WILFORD O. WHITE, Ca 1935 PRESENTED is a large size skylight or cathedral binnacle with an original Spherical Compass that was invented by Wilfrid O. White. The design dates to January 6, 1931 with Patent number 1987383 granted on January 8, 1935. This is not one of […]
Outstanding Early American
Binnacle Compass
OUTSTANDING EARLY AMERICAN BINNACLE COMPASS Presented is a very large early American binnacle compass that has a rectangular brass hood over a teak wood base. Its very large size, and lack of compensating spheres, indicates that it came from a wood hulled ocean going sailing vessel such as a size schooner or brig. There are no […]
Historic Early 19th Century Ships Dolphin Binnacle
HISTORIC EARLY 19TH CENTURY SHIPS DOLPHIN BINNACLE PRESENTED is a very rare three legged dolphin binnacle, that is only seen in museums and the most exclusive of private collections. Very few three legged dolphin binnacles have survived, and those that exist are hidden away in highly specialized collections as in the Trophy Room of the New York Yacht […]
Vintage Big Ships Binnacle
VINTAGE BIG SHIPS BINNACLE COMPASS! Presented is a rugged vintage binnacle with handsome bronze hood, single oil burner and two very large quadrantal correctors. The helmet style hood has a round center port with a single oil lamp to starboard. Arms on either side hold twin iron balls for adjusting deviation. Mounted in back is what some call a cylindrical chart case, but it […]
Very Rare Pedigreed American Instrument Maker
VERY RARE PEDIGREED AMERICAN INSTRUMENT MAKER BINNACLE COMPASS! How many Kelvin -Wilfrid O. White wood pedestal binnacles have you seen? Not only are they rare in the general market, none appear to have found their way to eBay. Presented is one of the finest and handsomest vintage wood and brass binnacles ever seen. It shows very little wear for […]
