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Ships Binnacle

American Ships Binnacle Circa 1940
American Ships Binnacle Circa 1940

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

Ships Binnacle by Kevin Hughes
Ships Binnacle by Kevin Hughes

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.

Category

Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ships Binnacle Stand
Solid Brass Ships Binnacle Stand

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

Early 20th Century Ship's Binnacle
Early 20th Century Ship's Binnacle

Early 20th Century Ship's Binnacle

Located in Norwell, MA

Ship's binnacle on wood pedestal. The binnacle itself is a brass bowl with top that holds 2 oil lamps with porcelain burners.

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Finest Ships Binnacle From John Hand
Finest Ships Binnacle From John Hand

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 burners.

Category

Vintage 1910s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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

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

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

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

Ship's binnacle with varnished wood base mounted with an eight spoke ship's wheel.

Category

Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Premium Ships Binnacle by Whyte Thomson & Co’s
Premium Ships Binnacle by Whyte Thomson & Co’s

Premium Ships Binnacle by Whyte Thomson & Co’s

Located in Norwell, MA

Absolutely rare and beautiful ships binnacle by Sir William Thomson of Glasgow.

Category

Antique 1860s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

World War I US Navy Ships Binnacle
World War I US Navy Ships Binnacle

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.

Category

Vintage 1910s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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

Ship's binnacle with maker's plate from Baker Lyman Company of New Orleans, Louisiana.

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

H. Hughes & Son Ship Binnacle Table Lamp in Patinated Brass This is truly a remarkable table lamp made out of an antique ship binnacle in solid brass.

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

American Mahogany and Brass Ship Binnacle, Riggs & Brothers, Phila. Circa 1880
American Mahogany and Brass Ship Binnacle, Riggs & Brothers, Phila. Circa 1880

American Mahogany and Brass Ship Binnacle, Riggs & Brothers, Phila. Circa 1880

By Riggs & Brothers

Located in Charleston, SC

Late 19th century. The ship binnacle is from the William W. Ker schooner that was built in 1889 in Wilmington, Delaware by Harlan & Hollingsworth.

Category

Antique 1880s American American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Aluminum Ships Binnacle Compass
Aluminum Ships Binnacle Compass

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

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

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

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

Ships Binnacle by John Hand & Son
Ships Binnacle by John Hand & Son

Ships Binnacle by John Hand & Son

Located in Norwell, MA

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...

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Mahogany and Brass Skylight Ship Binnacle, T.S. & J.D. Negus NY, Circa 1860
Mahogany and Brass Skylight Ship Binnacle, T.S. & J.D. Negus NY, Circa 1860

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 1848 in New York City.

Category

Antique 1860s American American Empire Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

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

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...

Category

Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Teak and Brass Ships Binnacle by Kelvin White of New York
Teak and Brass Ships Binnacle by Kelvin White of New York

Teak and Brass Ships Binnacle by Kelvin White of New York

Located in Norwell, MA

Five brasses have been meticulously polished and lacquered. Warm Lighting has been installed inside. A lantern housing is fitted to the hood. Brass bolts and washers are fitted to th...

Category

Vintage 1940s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Ships Wheel and Binnacle Table
Antique Ships Wheel and Binnacle Table

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.

Category

Vintage 1920s North American Tables

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

Ten Spoke Antique Ships Wheel Dining Table
Ten Spoke Antique Ships Wheel Dining Table

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 base. The rare ships wheel is from the late Nineteenth Century and has been expert...

Category

Antique 1890s North American Tables

Materials

Brass

Ships Wheel Pub Table, Circa 1940
Ships Wheel Pub Table, Circa 1940

Ships Wheel Pub Table, Circa 1940

Located in Norwell, MA

Antique American ships wheel mounted to a ships binnacle base creating an awesome bar height pub table.

Category

Vintage 1940s North American Tables

Materials

Brass

Ships Wheel Bar Height Dining Table
Ships Wheel Bar Height Dining Table

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 height dining table.

Category

Vintage 1910s North American Tables

Materials

Brass

"Steering the Ship", 1941 Illustration Art with Sailor for Saturday Eve Post
"Steering the Ship", 1941 Illustration Art with Sailor for Saturday Eve Post

"Steering the Ship", 1941 Illustration Art with Sailor for Saturday Eve Post

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Boldly conceived and executed, this original maquette for a proposed Saturday Evening Post cover by Larry Segall depicts a sailor at the helm of a ship, his hands on the wheel and hi...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

Outstanding Marine Beacon on Carved Wood Base
Outstanding Marine Beacon on Carved Wood Base

Outstanding Marine Beacon on Carved Wood Base

Located in Norwell, MA

This beacon is mounted to a custom mahogany plinth that was once ships binnacle base. Deeply incised carvings of anchors, masts, sails, badges, etc..

Category

Vintage 1950s North 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

Various methods of compensation were sought, typically by arranging iron or magnetic objects near the binnacle were then developed, with inventor engingeer Lord Kelvin (British; 1824...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Iron

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

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...

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Antique 1870s English William IV Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Yacht Binnacle by Negus of New York
Yacht Binnacle by Negus of New York

Yacht Binnacle by Negus of New York

Located in Norwell, MA

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

Category

Vintage 1920s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Ships Wheel Bistro Table
Magnificent Ships Wheel Bistro Table

Magnificent Ships Wheel Bistro Table

Located in Norwell, MA

Antique ships wheel fitted to a binnacle base creating a custom bistro table.

Category

Vintage 1940s European Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Basset Lowke Builder's Model of the Crew Launch Arcadia
Basset Lowke Builder's Model of the Crew Launch Arcadia

Basset Lowke Builder's Model of the Crew Launch Arcadia

Located in Norwell, MA

This highly detailed vessel shows binnacle, throttle, ship's wheel, instruments, lanterns, port and starboard lanterns, ventiliator funnels, search light and deck hardware, etc.

Category

Early 2000s European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

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

Early 20th Century Ship Binnacle & Compass

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H 58 in W 32 in D 20 in

Early 20th Century Ship Binnacle & Compass

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

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

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. White. The design dates to January 6, 1931 with Patent number 1...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Lead

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. White. The design dates to January 6, 1931...

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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

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H 52 in W 33 in D 18 in

Mark VII Mod 2 1942 US Navy Compensating Binnacle

Located in Milan, OH

It was originally used on a Victory Class ship, a type of cargo ship commissioned by the United States Maritime Commission during World War II to support the Allies' war effort.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage C3 Nautical Toy Model Cargo Ship Radio Control
Vintage C3 Nautical Toy Model Cargo Ship Radio Control

Vintage C3 Nautical Toy Model Cargo Ship Radio Control

Located in Palm City, FL

Other details such as the appropriate controls are present alongside of the 12 donkey engines, and the flying bridge and aft steering station have the appropriate miniature binnacles...

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Vintage 1970s American Toys and Dolls

Antique Ships Binnacle
Antique Ships Binnacle

Antique Ships Binnacle

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H 48.5 in W 25 in D 13 in

Antique Ships Binnacle

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique ships binnacle converted into lamp.

Category

Early 20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mark III Ship's Binnacle
Mark III Ship's Binnacle

Mark III Ship's Binnacle

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H 59 in W 33 in L 59 in

Mark III Ship's Binnacle

Located in Norwell, MA

Mark III ship's binnacle by Hezzanith. Mark III ship's binnacle by Hezzanith.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Nautical Objects

Authentic Ship's Binnacle
Authentic Ship's Binnacle

Authentic Ship's Binnacle

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H 21 in W 18 in D 18 in

Authentic Ship's Binnacle

Located in Norwell, MA

Ship's binnacle with brass hood by Lionel with varnished teak base, oval viewing port and two recessed handles.

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20th Century Nautical Objects

Ship’s Binnacle Bar Conversion
Ship’s Binnacle Bar Conversion

Ship’s Binnacle Bar Conversion

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H 44 in W 27 in D 22 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.  

Category

Early 20th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

British Pattern Ships Binnacle
British Pattern Ships Binnacle

British Pattern Ships Binnacle

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H 12 in Dm 13 in

British Pattern Ships Binnacle

Located in Norwell, MA

Royal Navy ships binnacle. Brass plate is engraved Patt0183, No.

Category

Vintage 1920s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

British Royal Navy Ships Binnacle
British Royal Navy Ships Binnacle

British Royal Navy Ships Binnacle

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H 13 in W 13 in D 13 in

British Royal Navy Ships Binnacle

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass ships binnacle built to pattern 183 with gimbaled compass, mounted to a thick mahogany base.

Category

Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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.

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Nautical Objects

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

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Vintage 1980s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Ship's Binnacle by Kelvin White
Ship's Binnacle by Kelvin White

Ship's Binnacle by Kelvin White

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H 50 in W 25 in D 16 in

Ship's Binnacle by Kelvin White

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass highly polished ships binnacle mounted to a wood plinth with brass collar and trim.

Category

Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Asian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Heavy 20th Century Ship Binnacle
Heavy 20th Century Ship Binnacle

Heavy 20th Century Ship Binnacle

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H 46.5 in W 36 in D 15.25 in

Heavy 20th Century Ship Binnacle

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Heavy 20th Century Ship Binnacle. It depicts a cylindrical wood case/cabinet stand with a brass conical hood/top.

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Classic Ship Binnacle By C. Plath Of Hamburg
Classic Ship Binnacle By C. Plath Of Hamburg

Classic Ship Binnacle By C. Plath Of Hamburg

Located in Norwell, MA

Wood and brass ships binnacle by German maker C. Plath of Hamburg.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Ships Binnacle by James Morton Limited
Ships Binnacle by James Morton Limited

Ships Binnacle by James Morton Limited

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H 55 in W 33 in D 21 in

Ships Binnacle by James Morton Limited

Located in Norwell, MA

Exceptional ships binnacle by James Morton Limited of Sunderland.

Category

Antique 1890s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Amazing Ship's Binnacle from Early Twentieth Century
Amazing Ship's Binnacle from Early Twentieth Century

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 relic really shines.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Nautical Objects

Materials

Bronze

1950s United States New York Kelvin & Willfrido Bronze & Iron Ship's Binnacle
1950s United States New York Kelvin & Willfrido Bronze & Iron Ship's Binnacle

1950s United States New York Kelvin & Willfrido Bronze & Iron Ship's Binnacle

Located in Marbella, ES

Original 1950s United Sates New York Kelvin & Willfrid bronze and iron ship's binnacle, with manufacturers details on frontal plaque reading: Kelvin & Wilfrid O.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Bronze, Iron

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.

Category

Vintage 1940s North American 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 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. The nineteenth century gimballed compass bears the mark of Coubro & Scrutton Limited of London. T...

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Antique Early 1900s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany & Brass Ships Binnacle. Henry Browne & Son Ltd., Circa 1900
English Mahogany & Brass Ships Binnacle. Henry Browne & Son Ltd., Circa 1900

English Mahogany & Brass Ships Binnacle. Henry Browne & Son Ltd., Circa 1900

By Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel

Located in Charleston, SC

Henry Browne & Son Ltd. was established in the 19th Century in Barking London. This highly desirable and Fine maritime instrument is made of carved mahogany and brass with a helmet s...

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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Iron

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.

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Vintage 1910s Spanish Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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

Amazing Ship's Wheel Bar Height Table on Binnacle Base
Amazing Ship's Wheel Bar Height Table on Binnacle Base

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 restored as well.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

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.

Category

Vintage 1910s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Amazing Ships Wheel Pub Table
Amazing Ships Wheel Pub Table

Amazing Ships Wheel Pub Table

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H 40 in Dm 46 in

Amazing Ships Wheel Pub Table

Located in Norwell, MA

Quality antique ships wheel mounted to an authentic ships binnacle base creating a spectacular bar height pub table.

Category

Antique 1890s North American Tables

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.

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Vintage 1950s English Console Tables

Materials

Satinwood

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

Brass Binnacle
Brass Binnacle

Brass Binnacle

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H 45 in W 21.5 in D 10 in

Brass Binnacle

Located in Norwell, MA

Exquisite brass binnacle with ship's wheel mounted on front.

Category

Antique 19th Century Nautical Objects

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

Pedestal Binnacle by Kelvin Bottomley and Baird LTD
Pedestal Binnacle by Kelvin Bottomley and Baird LTD

Pedestal Binnacle by Kelvin Bottomley and Baird LTD

Located in Norwell, MA

Ships Bridge Binnacle by Kelvin Bottomley Baird Limited of Glasgow and London.

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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.

Category

20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Copper, Brass

Ship's Binnacle
Ship's Binnacle

Ship's Binnacle

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H 52 in W 33 in D 17 in

Ship's Binnacle

Located in Norwell, MA

Classic American ship's binnacle wonderfully restored with gimbaled compass by Wilfrid White of Boston.

Category

Antique 19th Century Nautical Objects

Edwardian Mahogany Ships Binnacle
Edwardian Mahogany Ships Binnacle

Edwardian Mahogany Ships Binnacle

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H 54.5 in W 28 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 corners, carved rope decoration below the fluted trunk with brass bound inspection...

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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Nautical Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Small Ships Binnacle With Mahogany Base
Small Ships Binnacle With Mahogany Base

Small Ships Binnacle With Mahogany Base

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H 14 in W 10 in D 10 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 the brass casing with glazed aperture to view the inset compass mounted on brass gimb...

Category

Vintage 1920s English Other Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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.

Category

Vintage 1940s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Ship's Binnacle Compass, English, Brass, Maritime, Navigation Aid, 1920
Vintage Ship's Binnacle Compass, English, Brass, Maritime, Navigation Aid, 1920

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 aid, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.

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Early 20th Century British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

US Navy Solid Brass Ships Binnacle Compass
US Navy Solid Brass Ships Binnacle Compass

US Navy Solid Brass Ships Binnacle Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished ships compass binnacle. With brass plate from the "US Navy Bureau of ships”. 5 inch dome head binnacle “CG Conn LTD Elkhart Indiana” With Calibration tubes, iron comp...

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Vintage 1940s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Large Authentic Brass Ship Binnacle Made in Great Britain
Large Authentic Brass Ship Binnacle Made in Great Britain

Large Authentic Brass Ship Binnacle Made in Great Britain

By Kelvin & Hughes 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This wonderful vintage binnacle has a Kelvin and Hughes limited compass that sits comfortably underneath the brass top.

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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Outstanding British Navy Submarine Binnacle
Outstanding British Navy Submarine Binnacle

Outstanding British Navy Submarine Binnacle

Located in Norwell, MA

Extremely rare “Faithfull Freddie” ships binnacle in fabulous condition. Meticulously polished and with gimballed compass, countless brass fittings.

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Vintage 1940s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Outstanding Yacht Binnacle by Negus
Outstanding Yacht Binnacle by Negus

Outstanding Yacht Binnacle by Negus

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H 54 in W 32 in D 18 in

Outstanding Yacht Binnacle by Negus

Located in Norwell, MA

This is as good as it gets when it comes to an American yacht binnacle or ships binnacle from an iconic yachtsman.

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Vintage 1920s American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Early 1900s Rare Ship's Brass Binnacle
Early 1900s Rare Ship's Brass Binnacle

Early 1900s Rare Ship's Brass Binnacle

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H 52 in W 18 in D 10 in

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 compass mounted on a restored teak base.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Fine American Two Day Marine Chronometer, Signed T. S & J. D Negus New York
Fine American Two Day Marine Chronometer, Signed T. S & J. D Negus New York

Fine American Two Day Marine Chronometer, Signed T. S & J. D Negus New York

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Negus II bequeathed to the museum of the City of New York a 19th-century ship's binnacle that the Negus firm made. Literature: Tony Mercer, chronometer makers of the world, p. 19...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Table Clocks and De...

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century London Made Teak and Brass Ship's Binnacle
Early 20th Century London Made Teak and Brass Ship's Binnacle

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 level and polarity spheres.

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Ship's Binnacle Compass by Kelvin & Wilfrid O. White Co.
Ship's Binnacle Compass by Kelvin & Wilfrid O. White Co.

Ship's Binnacle Compass by Kelvin & Wilfrid O. White Co.

By Kelvin & Wilfrid O. White Co.

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is a late 20th century binnacle, model number 3097. Was manufactured by Kelvin & Wilfrid O. White Co., of Boston and New York. The 7 1/2 compass, sits in a 10 3/4 floating dial....

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20th Century American Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Iron

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Located in London, Park Royal

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$70,022 / set

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19thC Nautical Six Spoke Solid Brass Yacht Steering Wheel. American, Circa 1870

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Located in Incline Village, NV

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Rare Skylight Yacht Binnacle
Rare Skylight Yacht Binnacle

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$17,500

H 45 in W 25 in D 19 in

Rare Skylight Yacht Binnacle

Located in Norwell, MA

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Vintage 1920s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

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$16,500

H 35 in W 28 in D 19 in

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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...

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Antique Early 1900s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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$13,500

H 45 in W 28 in D 19 in

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Located in Norwell, MA

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Materials

Brass

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$6,495

H 39 in W 16 in D 16 in

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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

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Materials

Brass

Ships Engine Order Telegraph
Ships Engine Order Telegraph

Ships Engine Order Telegraph

$3,395

H 16 in W 16 in D 55 in

Ships Engine Order Telegraph

Located in Norwell, MA

Ships bridge telegraph with highly polished brass head and printed iron base top of unit has brass plates from Donkin and Company, New Castle on the TYNE, rings well. Ships commands ...

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Vintage 1950s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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Rare Ships Engine Order Telegraph

Rare Ships Engine Order Telegraph

$5,895

H 14 in W 12 in D 8 in

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Located in Norwell, MA

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Vintage 1920s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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Nautical Clock by Chelsea Clock Co for Bigelow, Kennard & Co

Nautical Clock by Chelsea Clock Co for Bigelow, Kennard & Co

By Bigelow Kennard & Co., Chelsea Clock

Located in Sagaponack, NY

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Vintage 1930s American American Craftsman Clocks

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Bronze

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Ships Binnacle For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic ships binnacle available at 1stDibs. A ships binnacle — often made from brass, metal and wood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a ships binnacle — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right ships binnacle, those designed in Industrial, Mid-Century Modern and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel, Henry Hughes and Son Ltd. and Kelvin & Wilfrid O. White Co. each produced at least one beautiful ships binnacle that is worth considering.

How Much is a Ships Binnacle?

A ships binnacle can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,340, while the lowest priced sells for $785 and the highest can go for as much as $20,000.

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