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Circa 1960s German & French Navis-Plath Binnacle in Case for a Life Boat

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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. Label intact: Navis Plath France Deutschland COBO 100 homologation 179SN Poitevin Duault constructeur Bordeaux. Needle missing for compass, but an interesting artifact nevertheless. 7 7/8" w., 10" d., 6.75" h. We are a family business that has been a major source for the selective buyer for over 90 years. We are one the finest antiques shop in the South and Mid-Atlantic, proclaimed the “Best Antiques Shop in the Mid-Atlantic” by Mid-Atlantic Antiques Magazine. With over 7,500 square feet of show room space in an impressive Italianate Villa setting, Whitehall is a must visit spot for antiques collectors, dealers and decorators alike! We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative accessories. You will also find pieces of American origin, from Continental Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with an unprecedented selection for your home or collection!
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20.02 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1960s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Needle missing for compass. Condition commensurate with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chapel Hill, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: WMI-37611stDibs: LU6458245417352

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