Four Early Nautical Items

Description:

Four Early Nautical Items, a large lacquered brass binnacle head, possibly made by Riggs & Bros. or Negus; a 19th century German 7 1/2-in. dia. compass with an unmarked mica compass; a 10 1/2-in. dia. lacquered brass compass bowl; and a 19th century four-draw telescope.
Estimate $200-400

binnacle lacking glass and drop down door, would fit a bowl or suspension ring that's approximately 13 1/2 in. dia.;scope is 13-in. closed 40-in. extended.


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