Walnut and Brass Compensating Ship's Binnacle

Description:

Walnut and Brass Compensating Ship's Binnacle, No. 15432, brass hood with hinged viewing door encloses the 10 1/2-in. gimbaled compass with bold block cardinal points, twin quadrantal correctors painted red and green, removable access panels on case, lower door (locked),Flinders bar at rear, all resting on a square wooden base, ht. 53 in.
Estimate $800-1,200


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