Nautical Binnacle

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...

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

American nautical mahogany yacht binnacle with a hinged locking oval glass viewing port, original removable brass side light burner with font, brass carrying handle, and fitted with ...

Rare boat binnacle with solid brass mushroom style hood. Mid nineteenth century gimballed compass by Ritchie of Boston. Varnished mahogany base with thick brass tab feet. Overall ...

Beautiful solid brass yacht binnacle from John Bliss of New York with gimbaled compass mounted to a varnished wood base. The compass bezel is engraved John Bliss and Company New York...

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.

Late 19th Century Ships Binnacle by W. Hartmann. Binnacles are an important navigation tool. They are often in the helm of the ship and allow sailor to maintain the correct course. T...

Brass yacht binnacle on iron pedestal by Ludolph, Bremerhaven. circa 1890.

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...

Canadian Nautical brass yacht binnacle mounted on a mahogany rope base with an oval glass viewing port, gimballed compass, central carrying handle, and the original brass side light ...

Antique English nautical / maritime ship / Yacht / lifeboat binnacle gimbal compass with rare double oil lamps.

Nineteenth century yacht binnacle in original untouched condition. With mushroom top and matching burners. Oval viewing port exposes the gimbaled compass marked with makers name of a...

English yacht binnacle by Pascall Atkey of Cowes. Round, varnished mahogany base with brass feet. Hood is solid brass with side burner housing. Compass inside reads "Pascall Atkey & ...

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...

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...

Late, 19th century ship's binnacle compass by Negus of New York. Turned, varnished mahogany Stand with brass hood stamped "Negus New York". Hood has side burners to illuminate compas...

Ship's binnacle with maker's plate from Baker Lyman Company of New Orleans, Louisiana. Wonderfully restored binnacle with gimballed compass and interior lighting. Overall dimensio...

Lifeboat binnacle by Negus of New York. Brass housing, mounted to a mahogany baseboard, dry compass card reads ES Ritchie Inc. Sliding front doors. Manufacturers badge mounted to front.

Solid brass boat compass binnacle that has been meticulously polished and lacquered. Gimballed compass inside. Mounted to a varnished wood base with carved rope border. Interior has ...

Fine early 20th Century Skylight Yacht Binnacle. Amazing wood base with intricate rope carving and varnish and varnish finish. The six-sided Skylight top houses. A gimballed Compass....

Ludolph yacht binnacle with brass cap and ornately cast iron stand. Two side burners, dry compass card stamped "Ludolph Bremerhaven" and fastened by gimbal. Dimensions: 15" L x 14...

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...

Rare yacht binnacle from Negus of New York. The mushroom top is fitted with two removable oil burners and has an oval glass viewing port.

Ship's binnacle on wood pedestal. The binnacle itself is a brass bowl with top that holds 2 oil lamps with porcelain burners. Iron compensating balls are mounted to brass brackets. T...

Early twentieth century yacht binnacle from T.S and J.D. Negus of New York. Negus were famous ships chandlers located at South Street Seaport in New York. With gimballed compass from...

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...

Ships Binnacle compass with teak base, brass hood, compass, clinometer, and chart tube. Compass is engraved U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships, the Lionel Corporation, 1941. 53x33x19 H-L-Deep

Early twentieth century ships binnacle with mushroom top, gimballed compass, three legged stand, etc. Meticulously polished and lacquered. Hinged door on the hood. Interior has been ...

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...

American mahogany ship binnacle with a brass-mounted dome helmet, internal dry compass by Ritchie of Boston, flanking removable burners with the original fonts and resting on an octa...

Solid brass yacht binnacle with highly polished case and compass, sidelight, and carry ring. Maker is Samuel Thaxter of Boston. Overall Dimensions: 10"H x 6"D x 9"L. 5 pounds.

Solid brass yacht compass fitted to a very fine varnished binnacle box with brass hinges and glass door. Also fitted with a varnished brass sidelight with original burner. Circa 1890...

English Nautical brass yacht binnacle mounted on a mahogany rope base with an oval glass viewing port, gimballed compass, central carrying ring, and the original brass vented side li...

Nineteenth-century yacht binnacle with a dry card compass in a wood bowl. The compass has been tilt-mounted for decorative viewing. Tilted lid with a round viewing window. A solid br...

Skylight Yacht Binnacle from the 19th century. Exceptional binnacle built to a very high standard. Very heavy and sturdy with a beautiful design. The gimballed compass is marked E.S....

American polished steel sky light binnacle with rope carved base, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Norfolk VA. Late 19th century. Binnacle has been electrified for display.

High quality nineteenth century ships binnacle from John Hand and Sons. Mushroom top with oil burners. Brass covers on the iron compensating balls. Brass brackets hold the balls. Bra...

Outstanding boat binnacle. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. The varnished base has a warm patina. The gimballed compass is engraved E.S. Ritchie and Sons, Boston wi...

Unique style marine binnacle by American maker John Hand and Son of Philadelphia. With polished and lacquered brass hood, compass, base trim, and rarely found wide brass strips on ba...

Circa 1960s Navis-Plath binnacle in case for a life boat, Germany & France. Brass & iron in dovetailed case. Crafted in Germany and assembled by Poitevin-Duault in Bordeaux, France. ...

Immense three-hundred-pound ships binnacle compass with highly polished and lacquered finish. With maker’s plate from Lionel Corp. With the rarely found top light that is complete wi...

Turn of the century solid brass yacht binnacle. Pedestal base design with great detail on the graduated column and flange footed base. The hood has a hinged door with viewing port. T...

Chrome plated John Bliss & Company skylight yacht binnacle. With gimballed compass engraved with maker’s name. Six sided top with heavy weather shroud and twin oil burners. Highest q...

Royal Navy compass binnacle with highly polished and lacquered finish with brass badge engraved Pattern 0919, Compass No. 2308, HS. Fitted with a gimballed compass. Unit has warm lig...

Magnificent Yacht Binnacle by American Ships chandler Negus of New York.

This is an awesome nautical display. Copper binnacle housing with gimbaled compass from E.S.

Absolutely rare and beautiful ships binnacle by Sir William Thomson of Glasgow. With a substantial varnished base. Polished and lacquered mushroom style hood and compass cowl. Very r...

Solid brass yacht binnacle with highly polished and lacquered finish. Fitted with a compass by Ritchie of Boston. The binnacle is topped with a six sided skylight top. The base is so...

Spectacular solid brass ships binnacle by Keuffel and Esser Company of New York in 1918. Builders plate is marked type VII no 1200, Bureau of Navigation, US Navy and dated 1918. This...

Boat binnacle with chrome finish, gimballed compass, twin lamp burners, and wood base with carved rope moulding. Fitted with a Japanese compass. Dimensions: 36''H x 13 1/4''W x 13 1...

Classic chrome plated over brass skylight yacht binnacle with six side glass top. Gimballed compass and chromed oil burner. Interior is fitted with lighting. Mounted to a wood base w...

Circa 1920-40 teak & brass pedestal binnacle, English. An exceptionally fine example by Kelvin, Bottomley & Baird, Ltd, formed in 1913. With oil lanterns (missing from housings) the ...

Boat compass in binnacle with hinged lid, sidelight, brass hook, etc. Very fine condition. Gimballed compass is by Polaris. Great piece. Overall dimensions: 11"H x 7"D x 8"L. 5 po...

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

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

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

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.