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Antique Ships Binnacle

Solid Brass Ships Binnacle Stand
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth century ships binnacle with mushroom top, gimballed compass, three legged stand
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1920s North American Antique Ships Binnacle

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Brass

Antique Solid Brass Ships Binnacle Stand
Solid Brass Ships Binnacle Stand
H 50 in W 14 in D 14 in
Finest Ships Binnacle From John Hand
Located in Norwell, MA
High quality nineteenth century ships binnacle from John Hand and Sons. Mushroom top with oil
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1910s North American Antique Ships Binnacle

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Brass

Ships Binnacle by James Morton Limited
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptional ships binnacle by James Morton Limited of Sunderland. This is the “Capitalize Morabiton
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1890s Antique Ships Binnacle

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Brass

Negus Brass Ship's Binnacle on Mahogany Stand
Located in Norwell, MA
Late, 19th century ship's binnacle compass by Negus of New York. Turned, varnished mahogany Stand
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Late 19th Century Antique Ships Binnacle

Premium Ships Binnacle by Whyte Thomson & Co’s
Located in Norwell, MA
Absolutely rare and beautiful ships binnacle by Sir William Thomson of Glasgow. With a substantial
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1860s European Antique Ships Binnacle

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Brass

World War I US Navy Ships Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
Spectacular solid brass ships binnacle by Keuffel and Esser Company of New York in 1918. Builders
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1910s North American Antique Ships Binnacle

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Brass

Antique World War I US Navy Ships Binnacle
World War I US Navy Ships Binnacle
H 54 in W 36 in D 17 in
H. Hughes & Son Ship Binnacle Table Lamp in Patinated Brass
Located in Meer, VAN
H. Hughes & Son Ship Binnacle Table Lamp in Patinated Brass This is truly a remarkable table lamp
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Ships Binnacle

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Brass

American Mahogany and Brass Ship Binnacle, Riggs & Brothers, Phila. Circa 1880
By Riggs & Brothers
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany ship binnacle with a brass-mounted dome helmet, internal dry compass by Ritchie
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1880s American American Empire Antique Ships Binnacle

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Brass

W. Hartmann Antique Oak & Copper Ships Binnacle Nautical Maritime Compass
By A. Lietz Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th Century Ships Binnacle by W. Hartmann. Binnacles are an important navigation tool. They
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Ships Binnacle

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Brass, Copper

Antique English Victorian Nautical Brass Ship Binnacle Compass Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Nautical Brass Ship Binnacle Compass Table Lamp on Wooden Base. Circa
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Ships Binnacle

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Brass

Mahogany and Brass Skylight Ship Binnacle, T.S. & J.D. Negus NY, Circa 1860
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany and brass skylight ship binnacle. T.S. and J.D. Negus company was established in
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1860s American American Empire Antique Ships Binnacle

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Brass, Iron

Binnacle Compass 100% Original condition
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique 100% Original finish Ships Binnacle Compass house.
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1910s Spanish Industrial Antique Ships Binnacle

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Brass

Antique Ships Wheel and Binnacle Table
Located in Norwell, MA
Quality eight spoke varnished ships wheel that is mounted to an authentic ships binnacle base. Both
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1920s North American Antique Ships Binnacle

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Brass

Ten Spoke Antique Ships Wheel Dining Table
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical dining table created with an extraordinary antique ships wheel mounted to a ships binnacle
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1890s North American Antique Ships Binnacle

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Brass

Ships Wheel Bar Height Dining Table
Located in Norwell, MA
Fabulous antique ships wheel that has been fitted to a ships binnacle base creating a custom bar
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1910s North American Antique Ships Binnacle

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Brass

Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Ship Oil Lamp 14
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique English nautical / maritime ship / Yacht / lifeboat binnacle gimbal compass with rare
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Early 20th Century British Colonial Antique Ships Binnacle

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Brass

English Brass Nautical Ship Wheel Mounted with Yacht Binnacle on Rope Base, 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
English Brass Nautical ship wheel mounted on a solid brass pedestal with an yacht binnacle having a
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1870s English William IV Antique Ships Binnacle

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Brass

Yacht Binnacle by Negus of New York
Located in Norwell, MA
Magnificent Yacht Binnacle by American Ships chandler Negus of New York. Meticulously polished and
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1920s North American Antique Ships Binnacle

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Brass

Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Oil Lamp 11"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique English nautical ship / Yacht / lifeboat gimbal compass / binnacle. Copper and brass body
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Early 20th Century Antique Ships Binnacle

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Brass

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Early 20th Century Ship Binnacle & Compass
By Kelvin Bottomley & Baird 1, Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
& Sons, Ltd. A standard binnacle form in brass housing with arms set with red and green painted iron
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Early 20th Century Antique Ships Binnacle

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Brass

Antique Ships Binnacle
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique ships binnacle converted into lamp.
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Early 20th Century Antique Ships Binnacle

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Brass

Antique Ships Binnacle
Antique Ships Binnacle
H 48.5 in W 25 in D 13 in
Mark III Ship's Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
Mark III ship's binnacle by Hezzanith. Mark III ship's binnacle by Hezzanith. With wooden Stand and
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Late 19th Century Antique Ships Binnacle

Mark III Ship's Binnacle
Mark III Ship's Binnacle
H 59 in W 33 in L 59 in
Ship’s Binnacle Bar Conversion
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An unusual oak-based brass ship’s binnacle converted to a bar or cabinet, circa 1900.  
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Early 20th Century American Antique Ships Binnacle

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Brass

Ship’s Binnacle Bar Conversion
Ship’s Binnacle Bar Conversion
H 44 in W 27 in D 22 in
British Pattern Ships Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
Royal Navy ships binnacle. Brass plate is engraved Patt0183, No. C481, The Ontario Hughes Owen Co
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1920s North American Antique Ships Binnacle

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Brass

Amazing Ship's Binnacle from Early Twentieth Century
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ship's binnacle with torpedo shape pedestal. Meticulously polished and lacquered, this
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1920s American Antique Ships Binnacle

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Bronze

Ships Binnacle with Wheel on Pedestal
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass yacht binnacle compass with six spoke wheel with varnished wood handles. The nineteenth
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Early 1900s North American Antique Ships Binnacle

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Brass

English Mahogany & Brass Ships Binnacle. Henry Browne & Son Ltd., Circa 1900
By Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel
Located in Charleston, SC
, Lisboa and is in working condition. Sestrel clinometer is fitted to Binnacle base. "Sestrel" Henry Browne
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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Ships Binnacle

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Brass, Iron

Amazing Ship's Wheel Bar Height Table on Binnacle Base
Located in Norwell, MA
. With inlaid brass trim ring and hub. Mounted onto a ship's binnacle base that has also been wonderfully
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1920s American Antique Ships Binnacle

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Glass, Wood

Massive WWI U.S. Navy Battleship Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
Outstanding World War I United States Navy highly polished ships binnacle. Fitted with a gimbaled
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1910s Antique Ships Binnacle

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Brass

Amazing Ships Wheel Pub Table
Located in Norwell, MA
Quality antique ships wheel mounted to an authentic ships binnacle base creating a spectacular bar
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1890s North American Antique Ships Binnacle

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Brass

Brass Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
Exquisite brass binnacle with ship's wheel mounted on front.
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19th Century Antique Ships Binnacle

Brass Binnacle
Brass Binnacle
H 45 in W 21.5 in D 10 in
Ship's Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
Classic American ship's binnacle wonderfully restored with gimbaled compass by Wilfrid White of
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19th Century Antique Ships Binnacle

Ship's Binnacle
Ship's Binnacle
H 52 in W 33 in D 17 in
Edwardian Mahogany Ships Binnacle
By Henry Hughes and Son Ltd.
Located in Norwich, GB
Edwardian ships binnacle Fine mahogany ships binnacle standing on a square base with rounded
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Ships Binnacle

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Mahogany

Edwardian Mahogany Ships Binnacle
Edwardian Mahogany Ships Binnacle
H 54.5 in W 28 in D 17 in
Small Ships Binnacle With Mahogany Base
Located in Norwich, GB
Ships Binnacle Ships binnacle with wooden body standing on a later mahogany base supporting
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1920s English Other Antique Ships Binnacle

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Brass

Vintage Ship's Binnacle Compass, English, Brass, Maritime, Navigation Aid, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a superb vintage ship's binnacle compass. An English, polished brass maritime navigation
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Early 20th Century British Antique Ships Binnacle

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Brass

Outstanding Yacht Binnacle by Negus
Located in Norwell, MA
American yacht binnacle or ships binnacle from an iconic yachtsman. Maritime splendor. Overall
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1920s American Antique Ships Binnacle

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Brass

Early 1900s Rare Ship's Brass Binnacle
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 1900s ship's brass binnacle with port and starboard iron compensating balls, a gimbled Daiko
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Early 20th Century Japanese Industrial Antique Ships Binnacle

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Brass

Fine American Two Day Marine Chronometer, Signed T. S & J. D Negus New York
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
bequeathed to the museum of the City of New York a 19th-century ship's binnacle that the Negus firm made
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Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Ships Binnacle

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Brass

Early 20th Century London Made Teak and Brass Ship's Binnacle
Located in Glamis, Angus
A wonderfully restored early 20th century teak and brass ship's binnacle. Complete with spirit
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Ships Binnacle

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Brass

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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Ships Binnacle

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Other

Authentic Eight-Spoke Ship's Wheel
Located in Norwell, MA
Eight-spoke ship's wheel with turned spokes, a brass hub and band inlay. Overall dimensions: 38" diameter.
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20th Century Antique Ships Binnacle

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Wood

Vintage English Nautical Binnacle in Tall Copper/ Brass and Mahogany Housing, Ty
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Made by John Lilley & Gillie Ltd., England. A standard binnacle form in copper/brass housing with arms set with red and taupe painted iron Kelvin's balls (the taupe one with open hol...
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Ships Binnacle

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Brass, Copper

Nikon WWII Naval destroyer Binoculars.
By Nikon
Located in Aspen, CO
One pair of WWII Naval Binoculars with a magnification of 20 x 120. Mounted on a period tripod, these exceptional binoculars display entirely original optics in a distinctly Japanese...
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1930s Japanese Other Antique Ships Binnacle

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Aluminum

Nikon WWII Naval destroyer Binoculars.
Nikon WWII Naval destroyer Binoculars.
H 129.73 in W 17.72 in D 7.49 in
Mahogany And Brass Antique Ship's Wheel
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique eight spoke ship's wheel with brass hub and trim ring. Varnished wood finish and highly polished brasses. This is burly, strong ship's wheel from the late nineteenth century....
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1890s English Antique Ships Binnacle

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Brass

Heavy Twelve Spoke Ships Wheel
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique five-foot ships wheel built to an exceptional standard of girth and strength. Massive brass hub with wide keyhole. Varnish finish on the hardwood wheel. Circa 1870. As heavy ...
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1870s European Antique Ships Binnacle

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Brass

1920’s Era Ships Engine Order Telegraph
Located in Norwell, MA
Art deco style ships telegraph by English maker Chadburns. Twin face design with 2 handles. The faceplates display forward and astern commands dead slow, half and full. There is an a...
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1920s English Antique Ships Binnacle

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Brass

Solid Brass U.S. Navy Ship's Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass battleship binnacle with gimballed compass. Iron compensating balls are mounted to brackets. Quite heavy. from the US Navy. Torpedo base. Great polish job. Overall dim...
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1940s Antique Ships Binnacle

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Brass

Authentic Engine Order Telegraph
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass engine room telegraph with commands “hard left”, “hard right”, “steady”, “course” etc. Telegraph has one face-plate and brass handle. Mounted on a spun wooden base. No chimes. ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Ships Binnacle

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Brass

Authentic Engine Order Telegraph
Authentic Engine Order Telegraph
H 51 in W 12 in D 8 in
Ships Binnacle by Kevin Hughes
Located in Norwell, MA
Large British Ships Binnacle with brass hood, brass compensating ball brackets, brass nameplate, and gimbaled compass, from John Lilley of North Shields England. The interior is pain...
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1940s Antique Ships Binnacle

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Brass

Ships Binnacle by Kevin Hughes
Ships Binnacle by Kevin Hughes
H 55 in W 32 in D 22 in
Yacht Binnacle from Italy Circa 1880 with Dry Card Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Yacht binnacle of a very unique and rare design. With Italian compass on gimbals. Mushroom style hood with hinged doors. Ornate pedestal with wood base. Overall dimensions: Dimens...
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1880s Italian Antique Ships Binnacle

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Brass

Yacht Binnacle by Kevin Hughes
Located in Norwell, MA
First class yacht binnacle by Kevin Hughes of New York and Boston. Varnished wood base with hinged door. A bronze clinometer is mounted to the base. Iron compensating balls are mount...
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1920s North American Antique Ships Binnacle

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Brass

Yacht Binnacle by Kevin Hughes
Yacht Binnacle by Kevin Hughes
H 45 in W 28 in D 19 in
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Antique Ships Binnacle For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique ships binnacle you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of brass, metal and wood, every antique ships binnacle was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique ships binnacle — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique ships binnacle is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique ships binnacle that is appealing in its simplicity, but A. Lietz Co., Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel and Henry Hughes and Son Ltd. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Ships Binnacle?

Prices for an antique ships binnacle start at $1,773 and top out at $20,000 with the average selling for $4,340.
Questions About Antique Ships Binnacle
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The binnacle of the ship refers to the housing for the ship’s compass. The binnacle provides a barrier from the iron materials of the ship so that the compass can point north accurately. On 1stDibs, find a collection of ship’s binnacles from some of the world’s top sellers.