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: 4 1/2″ Wdt w/ iron compensating Balls: 8 ” Wdt – Base: 6″ Wt: 9 lbs 1 oz. Presented is a truly elegant small compass designed for the […]
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: 12″ Wt: 36.5 lbs. Case: 13″ x 13″ x 6 1/2″ Presented is a beautiful and quite large gimbaled dry card compass by the Lionel Corp. Price: $1200.00 […]
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. Price: $650.00 Shipping: $45.00 BUY NOW The Lionel Corporation during WWII suspended the manufacture of toy trains to join the war effort. This fine instrument is marked 4″ […]
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 early turn of the 19th century. The only markings on the case are a large “5” on the inside of the front door. The compass, which is swinging freely, is […]
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: 11 lbs 7 oz. Presented is a very early, E.S. Ritchie, Boston, twin-beam compass. It is a very early compass design with twin cylindrical cross beams on the cardinal axis. […]
F. Smith & Son
Yacht Binnacle
F. Smith & Son – Southampton, U.K. Early 20th Century Yacht Binnacle with Sestrel Compass Dimensions Base Diameter – 9″ Ht – 10″ Dia. of Front Viewing Port 5″ Compass Dia. 4″ Weight 6 lbs. 8 oz. Presented is a fine yacht binnacle with a […]
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: Base 9″ x 9″ Case 9 ¾” x 7 ½” x 7 ½” Compass card: 4″ Dia Weight: 8 lbs. 7 oz Presented is a rare example of a finely-cased […]
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 & Co. Ltd. of Liverpool and Glasgow, whose operations date back to 1780. In 1968, Robinson was purchased by the largest maker of these devices, Chadburn’s, who at one time […]
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 nautical interior. It is a working compass so would also be adaptable to offshore use. Although there are no obvious manufacturer marks on the housing, we’re confident that the ES […]
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. The compass is a Star Pathfinder of the Star Compass Company of Milton, Mass., as noted on the compass card. Due to its elegant design, we believe this binacle was […]
