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Binnacle Compass

United State Navy Ships Binnacle Compass
United State Navy Ships Binnacle Compass

United State Navy Ships Binnacle Compass

$11,800

H 61 in W 35 in D 21 in

United State Navy Ships Binnacle Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Immense three-hundred-pound ships binnacle compass with highly polished and lacquered finish.

Category

Vintage 1940s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

English Ship's Binnacle Compass of Brass with Side Burner Light
English Ship's Binnacle Compass of Brass with Side Burner Light

English Ship's Binnacle Compass of Brass with Side Burner Light

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English ship's binnacle compass of brass - a navigational instrument used for maritime travel.

Category

Early 20th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brass Yacht Binnacle Compass
Brass Yacht Binnacle Compass

Brass Yacht Binnacle Compass

$995

H 15 in W 14 in D 13 in

Brass Yacht Binnacle Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass boat compass binnacle that has been meticulously polished and lacquered.

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Skylight Yacht Binnacle Compass
Skylight Yacht Binnacle Compass

Skylight Yacht Binnacle Compass

$3,495

H 36 in W 13 in D 13 in

Skylight Yacht Binnacle Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Beautiful solid brass yacht binnacle from John Bliss of New York with gimbaled compass mounted to a varnished wood base.

Category

Antique Early 1800s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Chrome Binnacle Compass with Side Oil Lights
Mid Century Chrome Binnacle Compass with Side Oil Lights

Mid Century Chrome Binnacle Compass with Side Oil Lights

Located in Nantucket, MA

From a decommissioned lifeboat, a chrome binnacle compass in working order. It has two oil side lights for use at night.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Aluminum Ships Binnacle Compass
Aluminum Ships Binnacle Compass

Aluminum Ships Binnacle Compass

$399

H 10 in W 11 in D 11 in

Aluminum Ships Binnacle Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Polished aluminum gimbaled lifeboat compass with carry handle and two sidelights. Nautical relic that is probably Russian. Weight is 16 pounds. 10" H x 11" L x 11" D. Circa 1975.

Category

Vintage 1970s Russian Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Antique English Victorian Nautical Brass Ship Binnacle Compass Table Lamp
Antique English Victorian Nautical Brass Ship Binnacle Compass Table Lamp

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 Early 20th Century.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Yachting Binnacle Compass Circa 1920
Yachting Binnacle Compass Circa 1920

Yachting Binnacle Compass Circa 1920

$3,395

H 36 in W 12 in D 12 in

Yachting Binnacle Compass Circa 1920

Located in Norwell, MA

With gimballed compass from E.S. Ritchie Boston, serial number 82885.

Category

Vintage 1920s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Rare American Yacht Binnacle Compass
Rare American Yacht Binnacle Compass

Rare American Yacht Binnacle Compass

$16,500

H 35 in W 28 in D 19 in

Rare American Yacht Binnacle Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Absolutely awesome yacht binnacle by New York maker T.S & J.D Negus of New York. Varnished base with intricate rope carving. The brass binnacle carries 2 oil lanterns, Iron compensat...

Category

Antique Early 1900s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass and Wood Yacht Binnacle Compass
Brass and Wood Yacht Binnacle Compass

Brass and Wood Yacht Binnacle Compass

$4,495

H 56 in W 35 in D 16 in

Brass and Wood Yacht Binnacle Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Outstanding boat binnacle. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered.

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

British Royal Navy Small Craft Binnacle Compass
British Royal Navy Small Craft Binnacle Compass

British Royal Navy Small Craft Binnacle Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Royal Navy compass binnacle with highly polished and lacquered finish with brass badge engraved Pattern 0919, Compass No. 2308, HS.

Category

Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Boat Binnacle Compass from the 19th Century
Boat Binnacle Compass from the 19th Century

Boat Binnacle Compass from the 19th Century

Located in Norwell, MA

Rare yacht binnacle with a highly polished gimballed compass fitted to a varnished box.

Category

Antique 1890s North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Yacht Or Boat Binnacle Compass by Polaris
Antique Yacht Or Boat Binnacle Compass by Polaris

Antique Yacht Or Boat Binnacle Compass by Polaris

By Polaris

Located in Norwell, MA

Boat compass in binnacle with hinged lid, sidelight, brass hook, etc.

Category

Antique 1890s American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

English WW2 Era Brass Ship's Pedestal Binnacle Compass by Sestral
English WW2 Era Brass Ship's Pedestal Binnacle Compass by Sestral

English WW2 Era Brass Ship's Pedestal Binnacle Compass by Sestral

By Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel

Located in Forney, TX

As the development of the compass and understanding of magnetism progressed, greater attention was given to binnacle construction to avoid compass disturbances caused by iron.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Iron

Rare Kelvin and Hughes Teak and Brass Navigational Nautical Binnacle Compass
Rare Kelvin and Hughes Teak and Brass Navigational Nautical Binnacle Compass

Rare Kelvin and Hughes Teak and Brass Navigational Nautical Binnacle Compass

Located in Nantucket, MA

A rare ship's binnacle brass compass in working order housed in a teak and brass case.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

American Ships Binnacle Circa 1940
American Ships Binnacle Circa 1940

American Ships Binnacle Circa 1940

$3,995

H 52 in W 33 in D 19 in

American Ships Binnacle Circa 1940

Located in Norwell, MA

Ships Binnacle compass with teak base, brass hood, compass, clinometer, and chart tube.

Category

Vintage 1940s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Negus Brass Ship's Binnacle on Mahogany Stand
Negus Brass Ship's Binnacle on Mahogany Stand

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 with brass hood stamped "Negus New York".

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Nautical Objects

Half Model Rainbow
Half Model Rainbow

Half Model Rainbow

$895

H 8 in W 30 in D 3 in

Half Model Rainbow

Located in Norwell, MA

Planked deck with brass details including wheel pedestal, binnacle, compass, etc. There are skylights, companionways, mast, lifeboat, winches, etc.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century French Novelty ‘Quarterdeck’ Mantel Clock by Guilmet, Paris
Late 19th Century French Novelty ‘Quarterdeck’ Mantel Clock by Guilmet, Paris

Late 19th Century French Novelty ‘Quarterdeck’ Mantel Clock by Guilmet, Paris

By Andre Romain Guilmet

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A late 19th century French gilt-brass and steel novelty ‘quarterdeck’ mantel clock by Guilmet, Paris, the eight-day gong striking movement with anchor escapement, circular gilt Roman...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Exquisite Boat Binnacle with Compass
Exquisite Boat Binnacle with Compass

Exquisite Boat Binnacle with Compass

$2,195

H 7 in W 9 in D 6 in

Exquisite Boat Binnacle with Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass yacht compass fitted to a very fine varnished binnacle box with brass hinges and glass door.

Category

Antique 1890s American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Automaton Industrial series Quarterdeck, Helmsman mantel clock by Guilmet
Automaton Industrial series Quarterdeck, Helmsman mantel clock by Guilmet

Automaton Industrial series Quarterdeck, Helmsman mantel clock by Guilmet

Located in London, GB

The bronze and silvered case is in the form of a ship's quarter deck, set with a real and operating binnacled compass with the quartermaster at the helm.

Category

Antique 1890s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Copper

Yacht Binnacle with Wood Bowl Compass
Yacht Binnacle with Wood Bowl Compass

Yacht Binnacle with Wood Bowl Compass

$895

H 11 in W 12 in D 10 in

Yacht Binnacle with Wood Bowl Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Nineteenth-century yacht binnacle with a dry card compass in a wood bowl. The compass has been tilt-mounted for decorative viewing.

Category

Antique 1860s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Chrome Plated Boat Compass Binnacle on Wood Pedestal
Chrome Plated Boat Compass Binnacle on Wood Pedestal

Chrome Plated Boat Compass Binnacle on Wood Pedestal

Located in Norwell, MA

Boat binnacle with chrome finish, gimballed compass, twin lamp burners, and wood base with carved rope moulding.

Category

Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Copper & Brass Ship's Binnacle with Compass & Lantern, circa 1940s-1950s
Copper & Brass Ship's Binnacle with Compass & Lantern, circa 1940s-1950s

Copper & Brass Ship's Binnacle with Compass & Lantern, circa 1940s-1950s

Located in New Orleans, LA

Copper & brass ship's binnacle with compass & lantern, circa 1940s-1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

W. Hartmann Antique Oak & Copper Ships Binnacle Nautical Maritime Compass
W. Hartmann Antique Oak & Copper Ships Binnacle Nautical Maritime Compass

W. Hartmann Antique Oak & Copper Ships Binnacle Nautical Maritime Compass

$2,590Sale Price|30% Off

H 56.5 in W 23 in D 34 in

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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

Yacht Binnacle from Italy Circa 1880 with Dry Card Compass
Yacht Binnacle from Italy Circa 1880 with Dry Card Compass

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.

Category

Antique 1880s Italian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Ship Oil Lamp 14
Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Ship Oil Lamp 14

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 double oil lamps.

Category

Early 20th Century British Colonial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ships Binnacle Stand
Solid Brass Ships Binnacle Stand

Solid Brass Ships Binnacle Stand

$13,700

H 50 in W 14 in D 14 in

Solid Brass Ships Binnacle Stand

Located in Norwell, MA

Early twentieth century ships binnacle with mushroom top, gimballed compass, three legged stand, etc.

Category

Vintage 1920s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Superb Skylight Yacht Binnacle with Wood Base
Superb Skylight Yacht Binnacle with Wood Base

Superb Skylight Yacht Binnacle with Wood Base

Located in Norwell, MA

Chrome plated John Bliss & Company skylight yacht binnacle. With gimballed compass engraved with maker’s name.

Category

Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Solid Brass U.S. Navy Ship's Binnacle
Solid Brass U.S. Navy Ship's Binnacle

Solid Brass U.S. Navy Ship's Binnacle

$11,000

H 53 in W 35 in D 19 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Outstanding Ship's Binnacle Mounted with a Ship's Wheel
Outstanding Ship's Binnacle Mounted with a Ship's Wheel

Outstanding Ship's Binnacle Mounted with a Ship's Wheel

Located in Norwell, MA

This is an awesome nautical display. Copper binnacle housing with gimbaled compass from E.S. Ritchie of Boston, serial number 39623.

Category

Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Ship's Binnacle by Baker Lyman of New Orleans, Louisiana
Ship's Binnacle by Baker Lyman of New Orleans, Louisiana

Ship's Binnacle by Baker Lyman of New Orleans, Louisiana

Located in Norwell, MA

Wonderfully restored binnacle with gimballed compass and interior lighting.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

H. Hughes & Son Ship Binnacle Table Lamp in Patinated Brass
H. Hughes & Son Ship Binnacle Table Lamp in Patinated Brass

H. Hughes & Son Ship Binnacle Table Lamp in Patinated Brass

Located in Meer, VAN

Originally this was a ship’s binnacle - used to house a compass - but after its long working life this binnacle (or rather the top part) was transformed in to a very desirable table ...

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

English Brass Nautical Ship Wheel Mounted with Yacht Binnacle on Rope Base, 1870
English Brass Nautical Ship Wheel Mounted with Yacht Binnacle on Rope Base, 1870

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 gimballed signed compass, circular six spoke wheel with bulbous wood handles, flan...

Category

Antique 1870s English William IV Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

American Solid Copper and Brass Naval Ships Binacle, Lionel Corp. NY, Circa 1942
American Solid Copper and Brass Naval Ships Binacle, Lionel Corp. NY, Circa 1942

American Solid Copper and Brass Naval Ships Binacle, Lionel Corp. NY, Circa 1942

Located in Charleston, SC

American solid copper and brass Navy ships binnacle with interior mounted compass, brass carrying handle, side mounted kerosene lantern, rear mounting bracket and brass plate inscrib...

Category

Vintage 1940s American American Craftsman Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

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Aluminium Binnacle Compass
Aluminium Binnacle Compass

Aluminium Binnacle Compass

Unavailable

H 12.6 in Dm 55.12 in

Aluminium Binnacle Compass

Located in Brest, FR

Japanese Binnacle Compass made by Nunotani Seiki Seisakusho Co.

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Boat Binnacle Compass
Boat Binnacle Compass

Boat Binnacle Compass

Unavailable

H 40 in Dm 28 in

Boat Binnacle Compass

Located in Brest, FR

Japanese Compact Binnacle Compass made by Nunotani Seiki Seisakusho Co.

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Copper

Early 20th Century Ship Binnacle & Compass
Early 20th Century Ship Binnacle & Compass

Early 20th Century Ship Binnacle & Compass

Unavailable

H 58 in W 32 in D 20 in

Early 20th Century Ship Binnacle & Compass

By Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel, Kelvin Bottomley & Baird 1

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Solely made by Kelvin Bottomley & Baird, Ltd., Glasgow / London. Compass made by Henry Browne & Sons, Ltd. A standard binnacle form in brass housing with arms set with red and green ...

Category

Early 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Table Top Nautical Display Binnacle Compass
Antique Table Top Nautical Display Binnacle Compass

Antique Table Top Nautical Display Binnacle Compass

Located in Palm City, FL

The compass measures 8 3/8" in diameter overall and the card is 6" in diameter.

Category

Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Copper, Brass

Ship Compass on Brass Stand

Ship Compass on Brass Stand

Unavailable

H 16.93 in Dm 18.12 in

Ship Compass on Brass Stand

Located in Brest, FR

Brass binnacle compass. Measure: D 46, H 43 cm, 25 kg.  

Category

Vintage 1940s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Polished Brass Nautical Skylight Compass Ships' Binnacle
Polished Brass Nautical Skylight Compass Ships' Binnacle

Polished Brass Nautical Skylight Compass Ships' Binnacle

By Wifrid O. White

Located in Palm City, FL

This is a large size skylight or cathedral binnacle with an original Spherical Compass that was invented by Wilfrid O.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Lead

Brass Osaka Works Binnacle with Cassens and Plath Brass Compass
Brass Osaka Works Binnacle with Cassens and Plath Brass Compass

Brass Osaka Works Binnacle with Cassens and Plath Brass Compass

Located in Milan, OH

The original compass in this binnacle must have been lost or damaged over time, and as a result, it has been replaced with a beautiful brass Cassens and Plath compass.

Category

Vintage 1960s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Giant Ships Nautical Skylight Binnacle Polished Brass
Giant Ships Nautical Skylight Binnacle Polished Brass

Giant Ships Nautical Skylight Binnacle Polished Brass

By Wifrid O. White

Located in Palm City, FL

PRESENTED on the viewer's left is a giant skylight or cathedral binnacle with an original Spherical Compass that was invented by Wilfrid O.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Scientific Instruments

Mark VII Mod 2 1942 US Navy Compensating Binnacle
Mark VII Mod 2 1942 US Navy Compensating Binnacle

Mark VII Mod 2 1942 US Navy Compensating Binnacle

Unavailable

H 52 in W 33 in D 18 in

Mark VII Mod 2 1942 US Navy Compensating Binnacle

Located in Milan, OH

The compass within the binnacle was manufactured by Henry Browne and Sons, a prestigious and respected maker of compasses and other navigational instruments.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Estate Binnacle Compass
Estate Binnacle Compass

Estate Binnacle Compass

Located in New Orleans, LA

Estate solid Brass Japanese Binnacle Compass.

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Binnacle Compass 100% Original condition
Binnacle Compass 100% Original condition

Binnacle Compass 100% Original condition

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H 64 in W 34 in D 24 in

Binnacle Compass 100% Original condition

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique 100% Original finish Ships Binnacle Compass house.

Category

Vintage 1910s Spanish Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Binnacle Compass, English, Brass, Maritime, Navigation, Instrument
Vintage Binnacle Compass, English, Brass, Maritime, Navigation, Instrument

Vintage Binnacle Compass, English, Brass, Maritime, Navigation, Instrument

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage binnacle compass. An English, brass maritime navigation instrument, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.

Category

Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Brass Binnacle Compass from a Ship's Lifeboat
Midcentury Brass Binnacle Compass from a Ship's Lifeboat

Midcentury Brass Binnacle Compass from a Ship's Lifeboat

Located in Nantucket, MA

From a ship's lifeboat (not your rubber raft variety), a brass binnacle compass complete with kerosene lantern on the side to illuminate the compass at night.

Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Kelvin and Hughes Binnacle Compass with Oil Lights
Kelvin and Hughes Binnacle Compass with Oil Lights

Kelvin and Hughes Binnacle Compass with Oil Lights

By Kelvin & Hughes 1

Located in Nantucket, MA

A documented Kelvin and Hughes brass binnacle compass in working order. It sits in a teak case with brass oil lights on either side.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Skylight Yacht Binnacle Compass
Skylight Yacht Binnacle Compass

Skylight Yacht Binnacle Compass

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H 26 in W 12 in L 26 in

Skylight Yacht Binnacle Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Skylight yacht binnacle with six-sided skylight top with glass panels. With wood base that is surrounded with a carved rope border. Interior has been wired with decorative lighting f...

Category

Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Binnacle Compass Mahogany and Brass End of the 19th century
Binnacle Compass Mahogany and Brass End of the 19th century

Binnacle Compass Mahogany and Brass End of the 19th century

Located in Milan, IT

Rare and elegant binnacle compass made of mahogany and brass signed DENT's Patent COMPASS no. 545 with handle for transportation.

Category

Antique 1890s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Solid Brass Boat Binnacle Compass
Solid Brass Boat Binnacle Compass

Solid Brass Boat Binnacle Compass

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H 12 in W 12 in D 12 in

Solid Brass Boat Binnacle Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Polished brass boat binnacle with gimballed compass. Compass is polished aluminum.

Category

Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Boston Made Yacht Binnacle Compass
Boston Made Yacht Binnacle Compass

Boston Made Yacht Binnacle Compass

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H 26 in W 14 in D 14 in

Boston Made Yacht Binnacle Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Yacht binnacle with polished gimballed compass by E.S.Ritchie of Boston and marked by ship chandler Charles C Hutchinson on the compass card.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Boat Binnacle Compass
Solid Brass Boat Binnacle Compass

Solid Brass Boat Binnacle Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Polished brass ships compass binnacle by Sestrel of England. With original burner det into attached case with vented top and hinged door.

Category

Vintage 1960s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

British Royal Navy Ship’s Binnacle Compass
British Royal Navy Ship’s Binnacle Compass

British Royal Navy Ship’s Binnacle Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass ship’s compass on gimbal mounted into a brass binnacle housing.

Category

Vintage 1940s European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Ships Binnacle Compass Early 20th Century
Ships Binnacle Compass Early 20th Century

Ships Binnacle Compass Early 20th Century

Located in Norwell, MA

Ships binnacle with varnished wood base, gimballed brass compass, iron compensating balls, etc. 49x31x20

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Skylight Yacht Binnacle Compass Boston Maker
Skylight Yacht Binnacle Compass Boston Maker

Skylight Yacht Binnacle Compass Boston Maker

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass yacht binnacle with gimbaled compass from E.S.Ritchie of Boston.

Category

Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Antique Yacht Binnacle Compass
Solid Brass Antique Yacht Binnacle Compass

Solid Brass Antique Yacht Binnacle Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Kevin White Boston Yacht binnacle with a highly polished and lacquered pillar shape binnacle. Art deco style. Removable hood with porthole window. Fitted to a thick wood base. Circa ...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass U.S. Navy Binnacle Compass
Brass U.S. Navy Binnacle Compass

Brass U.S. Navy Binnacle Compass

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H 14 in W 14 in D 14 in

Brass U.S. Navy Binnacle Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships gimbaled marine compass in brass case with engraved maker’s plate. Highly polished and lacquered. Weight is 41 pounds.

Category

Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Nautical Lamp Russian Brass Binnacle Compass Made in the 70s
Vintage Nautical Lamp Russian Brass Binnacle Compass Made in the 70s

Vintage Nautical Lamp Russian Brass Binnacle Compass Made in the 70s

Located in Milan, IT

Magnetic compass on universal joint mounted inside the binnacle of a brass and glass lifeboat, equipped with a lamp for night lighting, a carrying handle and a bracket for wall hangi...

Category

Vintage 1970s Russian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Chrome Plated Skylight Yacht Binnacle
Chrome Plated Skylight Yacht Binnacle

Chrome Plated Skylight Yacht Binnacle

Located in Norwell, MA

Skylight binnacle compass with a six sided skylight dome and bright chrome finish.

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Ships Binnacle with Wheel on Pedestal
Ships Binnacle with Wheel on Pedestal

Ships Binnacle with Wheel on Pedestal

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H 56 in W 24 in D 21 in

Ships Binnacle with Wheel on Pedestal

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass yacht binnacle compass with six spoke wheel with varnished wood handles.

Category

Antique Early 1900s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

American Mahogany Wood Antique Magnetic Binnacle Nautical Compass, circa 1896
American Mahogany Wood Antique Magnetic Binnacle Nautical Compass, circa 1896

American Mahogany Wood Antique Magnetic Binnacle Nautical Compass, circa 1896

Located in Milan, IT

Rare mahogany wood binnacle compass. Inside there is a liquid compass mounted on a universal joint signed D.

Category

Antique 1890s American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Pair of Satin Wood Console Tables Set over 19th Century Bronze Dolphins
Pair of Satin Wood Console Tables Set over 19th Century Bronze Dolphins

Pair of Satin Wood Console Tables Set over 19th Century Bronze Dolphins

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

The legs are from an 1840's ships Binnacle compass, usually used on a gentleman's yacht.

Category

Vintage 1950s English Console Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Ritchie Compass Binnacle
Ritchie Compass Binnacle

Ritchie Compass Binnacle

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H 33.5 in W 24 in D 10 in

Ritchie Compass Binnacle

Located in Norwell, MA

Antique compass binnacle by Ritchie with a brass case, side burners, magnetic compensating spheres, and a wooden base.

Category

20th Century Nautical Objects

French Quarterdeck Automaton Helmsman Clock by Guilmet, Retailed by Sewill, 1881
French Quarterdeck Automaton Helmsman Clock by Guilmet, Retailed by Sewill, 1881

French Quarterdeck Automaton Helmsman Clock by Guilmet, Retailed by Sewill, 1881

Located in Nantucket, MA

Sewill (London), circa 1881, an "industrial series" clock having a bronzed and silvered case in the form of the stern of a ship with aft deck and raised quarterdeck, a working binnac...

Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Binnacle form wet compass
Binnacle form wet compass

Binnacle form wet compass

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H 12.5 in W 11 in D 9 in

Binnacle form wet compass

Located in San Francisco, CA

An American brass enclosed binnacle form wet compass in working order, circa 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Nautical Shadowbox of the Ketch "Grace Darling" built by Capt George Bolt
Nautical Shadowbox of the Ketch "Grace Darling" built by Capt George Bolt

Nautical Shadowbox of the Ketch "Grace Darling" built by Capt George Bolt

Located in Nantucket, MA

Vintage Nautical Shadowbox of the Ketch "Grace Darling" built by Capt George Bolt in 1961, having a beautifully and accurately carved half model of the ketch-rigged yacht with carved...

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Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Shadow Boxes

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Wood

Japanese Ships Binnacle with Compass
Japanese Ships Binnacle with Compass

Japanese Ships Binnacle with Compass

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H 54 in W 30 in D 17 in

Japanese Ships Binnacle with Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Ships binnacle with gimballed compass by Nunotani Keiki Seisakusho of Amagasaki Japan.

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Vintage 1960s Asian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Nineteenth Century Yacht Compass Binnacle
Nineteenth Century Yacht Compass Binnacle

Nineteenth Century Yacht Compass Binnacle

Located in Norwell, MA

Yacht binnacle in varnished wood box. Solid brass gimbaled nineteenth century marine compass by Kelvin White of Boston.

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Antique 1890s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Boat Compass Binnacle
Solid Brass Boat Compass Binnacle

Solid Brass Boat Compass Binnacle

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H 12 in W 11 in D 11 in

Solid Brass Boat Compass Binnacle

Located in Norwell, MA

Marine Compass by Borgen Nautik of Norway. Fitted to a polished and lacquered brass binnacle housing.

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Vintage 1960s North American Nautical Objects

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Brass

Rare Yacht Binnacle with Compass
Rare Yacht Binnacle with Compass

Rare Yacht Binnacle with Compass

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H 7 in W 7 in D 6 in

Rare Yacht Binnacle with Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass gimballed boat compass fitted to a hinge front wood binnacle. Brasses include carry handle, side light, brass hooks, etc.

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Vintage 1920s American Nautical Objects

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Brass

Copper Boat Binnacle with Compass
Copper Boat Binnacle with Compass

Copper Boat Binnacle with Compass

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H 10 in W 10 in D 12 in

Copper Boat Binnacle with Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Nautical Compass fitted to a polished copper binnacle. Highly polished and lacquered case.

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Antique Binnacle Sestrel Compass from Henry Browne & Son
Antique Binnacle Sestrel Compass from Henry Browne & Son

Antique Binnacle Sestrel Compass from Henry Browne & Son

By Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The compass binnacle is in age-related condition with traces of wear and use.   

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Early 20th Century English Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Bliss Binnacle
Bliss Binnacle

Bliss Binnacle

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H 29 in W 16 in D 12 in

Bliss Binnacle

Located in Norwell, MA

Fine yacht binnacle by John Bliss. Highly polished yacht binnacle with gimbaled brass compass "Star Pathfinder", made in Milton, Mass.

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Antique 19th Century Nautical Objects

Skylight Binnacle
Skylight Binnacle

Skylight Binnacle

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H 34 in W 11 in D 11 in

Skylight Binnacle

Located in Norwell, MA

Brass binnacle with compass by E.S. Ritchie. Skylight panes of glass.

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20th Century Nautical Objects

Authentic Binnacle
Authentic Binnacle

Authentic Binnacle

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H 19 in Dm 18 in

Authentic Binnacle

Located in Norwell, MA

Ship's binnacle with brass casing, a compass on gimbal, and iron compensating magnets on a wood base.

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20th Century Nautical Objects

Brass Lifeboat Binnacle
Brass Lifeboat Binnacle

Brass Lifeboat Binnacle

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H 13 in Dm 9 in

Brass Lifeboat Binnacle

Located in Norwell, MA

Polished brass lifeboat binnacle reads "PATT 1151A Compass" on front.

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20th Century Nautical Objects

Antique Lifeboat Binnacle
Antique Lifeboat Binnacle

Antique Lifeboat Binnacle

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H 13.5 in Dm 9 in

Antique Lifeboat Binnacle

Located in Norwell, MA

Lifeboat binnacle with a compass and side burner missing door.

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20th Century Nautical Objects

Polished Brass Yacht Binnacle
Polished Brass Yacht Binnacle

Polished Brass Yacht Binnacle

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H 24 in W 16 in D 11 in

Polished Brass Yacht Binnacle

Located in Norwell, MA

Polished brass yacht binnacle with gimballed compass by Dirigo. Compass is also polished.

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Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Chrome Yacht Binnacle Ritchie
Chrome Yacht Binnacle Ritchie

Chrome Yacht Binnacle Ritchie

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H 14 in Dm 8.5 in

Chrome Yacht Binnacle Ritchie

Located in Norwell, MA

Chrome yacht binnacle with dry card, gimbaled compass by Ritchie.

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20th Century Nautical Objects

Chrome Plated Yacht Binnacle
Chrome Plated Yacht Binnacle

Chrome Plated Yacht Binnacle

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H 18 in W 14 in D 13 in

Chrome Plated Yacht Binnacle

Located in Norwell, MA

Chrome plated yacht binnacle with gimbaled compass by Bergen Nautik. With thick mahogany base deeply carved with rope border.

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20th Century Nautical Objects

Ships Binnacle from US Navy
Ships Binnacle from US Navy

Ships Binnacle from US Navy

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H 20 in W 18 in D 12 in

Ships Binnacle from US Navy

Located in Norwell, MA

Small boat binnacle with wood base, brass compass ring and hood.

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Vintage 1940s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Diminutive Solid Brass Yacht Binnacle
Diminutive Solid Brass Yacht Binnacle

Diminutive Solid Brass Yacht Binnacle

Located in Norwell, MA

Choice highly polished and lacquered solid brass yacht binnacle with gimbaled compass, sidelights, carry handle, two viewing windows, mounted to a wood base.

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Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Rosewood and Chrome Yacht Binnacle
Rosewood and Chrome Yacht Binnacle

Rosewood and Chrome Yacht Binnacle

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H 27 in W 10 in D 10 in

Rosewood and Chrome Yacht Binnacle

Located in Norwell, MA

Fine old skylight yacht binnacle with chrome finish, gimballed compass, rosewood base, chromed mounting bolts and etc.

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20th Century Nautical Objects

Ships Binnacle On Pedestal Base
Ships Binnacle On Pedestal Base

Ships Binnacle On Pedestal Base

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H 53 in W 23 in D 15 in

Ships Binnacle On Pedestal Base

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass ships binnacle with gimballed compass fitted to a pedestal base.

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Vintage 1930s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass Yacht Binnacle on Pedestal
Brass Yacht Binnacle on Pedestal

Brass Yacht Binnacle on Pedestal

Located in Norwell, MA

Pedestal mount solid brass yacht binnacle with Nineteenth Century gimballed compass from Riggs of Philadelphia.

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Antique 1890s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Massive WWI U.S. Navy Battleship Binnacle
Massive WWI U.S. Navy Battleship Binnacle

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 compass by Kelvin White of Boston.

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Vintage 1910s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Rare Nineteenth Century Yacht Binnacle by Whyte Thomson
Rare Nineteenth Century Yacht Binnacle by Whyte Thomson

Rare Nineteenth Century Yacht Binnacle by Whyte Thomson

Located in Norwell, MA

Rare nineteenth century solid brass yacht binnacle with gimballed compass marked with the maker's name Whyte Thomson Companies of 96 Hope St, Glasgow.

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Antique 1880s Scottish Nautical Objects

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Antique Copper & Brass Ship's Compass
Antique Copper & Brass Ship's Compass

Antique Copper & Brass Ship's Compass

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Antique copper and brass ship's compass (binnacle) by renowned British maker Henry Browne & Son Ltd.

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20th Century British Scientific Instruments

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Ships Compass by John Hand of Philadelphia
Ships Compass by John Hand of Philadelphia

Ships Compass by John Hand of Philadelphia

Located in Norwell, MA

The glass domed compass has a heavy gimball. The binnacle head has a revolving dome.

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Vintage 1940s North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Lifeboat Binnacle Compass with Kerosene Light
Midcentury Lifeboat Binnacle Compass with Kerosene Light

Midcentury Lifeboat Binnacle Compass with Kerosene Light

Located in Nantucket, MA

A very cool Norwegian lifeboat Binnacle Compass with attached kerosene light from a mid-century lifeboat (not the rubber raft kind).

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Industrial Nautical Objects

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Brass

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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Located in Norwell, MA

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Early 20th Century Ship's Binnacle

Early 20th Century Ship's Binnacle

$2,195

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Early 20th Century Ship's Binnacle

Located in Norwell, MA

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Brass

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Binnacle Compass For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal binnacle compass for your home. Frequently made of brass, metal and wood, every binnacle compass was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect binnacle compass — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A binnacle compass is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Industrial styles are sought with frequency. Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel and Kelvin & Wilfrid O. White Co. each produced at least one beautiful binnacle compass that is worth considering.

How Much is a Binnacle Compass?

The average selling price for a binnacle compass at 1stDibs is $1,712, while they’re typically $582 on the low end and $13,200 for the highest priced.

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