Us Navy Compass
Ships Binnacle from US Navy
Located in Norwell, MA
Small boat binnacle with wood base, brass compass ring and hood. Compass is engraved "US Navy
Category
Vintage 1940s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Ships Binnacle from US Navy
Located in Norwell, MA
Small boat binnacle with wood base, brass compass ring and hood. Compass is engraved "US Navy
Category
Vintage 1940s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Brass US Navy Boat Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid Brass highly polished boat binnacle with makers plate which reads “US Navy Bureau of Ships
Category
Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Pre World War I Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
Located in Norwich, GB
liquid in the bowl. Ritchie liquid filled compasses soon became the US Navy standard and forAmerican
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Pre World War 1 Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
By E.S. Ritchie & Co
Located in Norwich, GB
unequal expansion of the liquid in the bowl. Ritchie liquid filled compasses soon became the US Navy
Category
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Materials
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Solid Brass U.S. Navy Ship's Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
brackets. Quite heavy. from the US Navy. Torpedo base. Great polish job.
Overall dimensions: Weight is
Category
Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
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Highly polished ships compass binnacle. With brass plate from the "US Navy Bureau of ships”. 5 inch
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Made from the Timber of Hms Royal Oak Naval Ship Hand Painted Chest of Drawers
By Army & Navy CSL
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as mentioned hand made from the timber of the HMS Royal Oak navy ship which was broken up in 1850
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Us Navy Compass For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the us navy compass you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each us navy compass for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and copper. There are 10 variations of the antique or vintage us navy compass you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the us navy compass you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A us navy compass, designed in the mid-century modern or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made us navy compass over the years, but those crafted by Craft Associates, E.S. Ritchie & Co and Lionel Trains are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Us Navy Compass?
A us navy compass can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,900, while the lowest priced sells for $495 and the highest can go for as much as $8,495.
Questions About Us Navy Compass
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A pocket compass is used for navigation. The magnetic needle turns until one end points north and the other points south. You can use this information to orient yourself and choose which direction to travel. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and vintage pocket compasses.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To use a compass while on the ocean, hold the compass in front of you. One end of the needle will point toward north, and the other will face south. Determine where you are by examining the markings on the dial. You can then use a deviation card to chart your course. On 1stDibs, find a selection of compasses.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A binnacle is the housing space for a ship’s compass. It’s designed to counter the magnetic deviation that might be caused by the fact that a ship is made of iron. To be effective, binnacles needed to be made of non-ferrous materials, meaning they could not contain any iron. Find a collection of vintage and modern binnacles on 1stDibs.
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