Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 11

Premium Ships Binnacle by Whyte Thomson & Co’s

About the Item

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 rare dry card compass on hanging gimbal, all polished to perfection. This is a clipper ship era binnacle Circa 1860! A clinometer is mounted to the base. (Note the face of the clinometer has cracks) Weight: 175 lbs Overall Dimensions: 53"H x 36"L x 21"D Made: English Material: Brass Wood Date: 1860.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 53 in (134.62 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860
  • Condition:
    Refinished.
  • Seller Location:
    Norwell, MA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: P-L7401stDibs: LU1741231624092
More From This SellerView All
  • 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 fou...
    Category

    Vintage 1930s North American Nautical Objects

    Materials

    Brass

  • Ships Binnacle by James Morton Limited
    Located in Norwell, MA
    Exceptional ships binnacle by James Morton Limited of Sunderland. This is the “Capitalize Morabiton” model. A clinometer is fitted into the mermaid’s wais...
    Category

    Antique 1890s Nautical Objects

    Materials

    Brass

  • 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

  • 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 Bureau of ships, 4 Inch Boat Compass Mark1 1942 The Lionel C...
    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 Bureau of ships, 4 Inch Boat Compass Mark1 1942 The Lionel C...
    Category

    Vintage 1940s North American Nautical Objects

    Materials

    Brass

  • 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

You May Also Like
  • Victorian Brass & Wood Ship Binnacle
    Located in New York, NY
    English Victorian brass and wood ship binnacle with 2 red balls
    Category

    Antique 19th Century English Nautical Objects

    Materials

    Brass, Metal

  • 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. They are often in the helm of the ship and allow sailor to maintain the correct course. This beautiful example has an octagonal case made from oak with brass fittings and removable copper dome...
    Category

    Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Nautical Objects

    Materials

    Brass, Copper

  • Two Day Marine Chronometer by Whyte, Thompson & Co, Glasgow and South Sheilds
    Located in Norwich, GB
    A fine two day Marine Chronometer By Whyte, Thompson & Co, Glasgow & South Shields Two day marine chromometer by Whyte, Thompson & Co housed in a beautiful three tier mahogany brass bound box...
    Category

    Antique 1780s English Nautical Objects

    Materials

    Brass

  • Copper & Brass Ship's Binnacle with Compass & Lantern, circa 1940s-1950s
    Located in New Orleans, LA
    Copper & brass ship's binnacle with compass & lantern, circa 1940s-1950s.
    Category

    Mid-20th Century English Nautical Objects

    Materials

    Brass, Copper

  • American Mahogany and Brass Ship Binnacle, Riggs & Brothers, Phila. Circa 1880
    By Riggs & Brothers
    Located in Hollywood, SC
    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...
    Category

    Antique 1880s American American Empire Nautical Objects

    Materials

    Brass

  • Wwi Era Ship’s Compass by Heath & Co
    Located in London, GB
    WWI era Patrol type ship’s wet card compass by Heath & Co Ltd, London. 10" gimble mount in oak case, with rotating prism. No: 59. Heath & Co Ltd, Scientific instrument ...
    Category

    Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

    Materials

    Brass

Recently Viewed

View All