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American Mahogany Wood Binnacle Compass, circa 1896
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Rare mahogany wood binnacle compass. Inside there is a liquid compass mounted on a universal joint signed D. Baker Melrose Mass Pat. 22 Sept 1896 and marketed by the Chas Company. C. Hutchinson Agent 152 State St Boston. Good condition, the light is missing. Cm 30 x 19 H 23.
Charles C. Hutchinson served as an apprentice at F.W. Lincoln and Company, nautical instrument makers in Boston. In 1858 Hutchinson became a partner with Lincoln; by 1883 Hutchinson took over the business and renamed it Chas. C. Hutchinson Nautical Instruments, as seller of nautical and surveying instruments,charts, marine glasses, telescopes and flags. It was located at 152 State Street from 1893 until 1932, when it moved to 175 State Street, where they continued business until 1940.
Shipping insured by Lloyd's London; it is available our free gift box (look at the last picture).
- Dimensions:Height: 9.06 in (23 cm)Width: 11.82 in (30 cm)Depth: 7.49 in (19 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1896
- Condition:the light is missing.
- Seller Location:Milan, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1020212022413
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