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Outstanding Solid Brass Yacht Binnacle circa 1920

$16,000
£12,094.02
€13,898.18
CA$22,279.90
A$24,785.48
CHF 12,992.86
MX$302,872.48
NOK 165,447.84
SEK 155,746.25
DKK 103,744.61
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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 solid brass. This is an outstanding relic. Iron compensating balls are mounted onto brass brackets. Overall Dimensions: 30"H x 22"L x 14"D. Weight is 65 pounds.
  • Creator:
    E.S. Ritchie & Sons 1 (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1920
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Meticulously polished and lacquered.
  • Seller Location:
    Norwell, MA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 62531stDibs: LU1741225937272

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