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Antique Ship Binnacle Compass

English Ship's Binnacle Compass of Brass with Side Burner Light
English Ship's Binnacle Compass of Brass with Side Burner Light

English Ship's Binnacle Compass of Brass with Side Burner Light

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English ship's binnacle compass of brass - a navigational instrument used for maritime travel.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Ship Binnacle Compass

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique English Victorian Nautical Brass Ship Binnacle Compass Table Lamp
Antique English Victorian Nautical Brass Ship Binnacle Compass Table Lamp

Antique English Victorian Nautical Brass Ship Binnacle Compass Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Victorian Nautical Brass Ship Binnacle Compass Table Lamp on Wooden Base.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Ship Binnacle Compass

Materials

Brass

Henry Hughes & Son Husun Gimballed Bronze Ship's Binnacle Compass
Henry Hughes & Son Husun Gimballed Bronze Ship's Binnacle Compass

Henry Hughes & Son Husun Gimballed Bronze Ship's Binnacle Compass

Located in Nottingham, GB

Suspended within a heavy cast gimbal ring, this navigational ship's binnacle compass is built to maintain a steady horizontal plane against the roll and pitch of a vessel at sea.

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Early 20th Century Antique Ship Binnacle Compass

Materials

Bronze

Negus Brass Ship's Binnacle on Mahogany Stand
Negus Brass Ship's Binnacle on Mahogany Stand

Negus Brass Ship's Binnacle on Mahogany Stand

Located in Norwell, MA

Late, 19th century ship's binnacle compass by Negus of New York. Turned, varnished mahogany Stand with brass hood stamped "Negus New York".

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Late 19th Century Antique Ship Binnacle Compass

Observator Rotterdam Teak and Brass Ship's Compass Binnacle
Observator Rotterdam Teak and Brass Ship's Compass Binnacle

Observator Rotterdam Teak and Brass Ship's Compass Binnacle

Located in Nottingham, GB

Flanked by port and starboard iron Kelvin compensating spheres in red and green, this octagonal marine pedestal represents the classic bridge equipment produced by Dutch nautical ins...

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Early 20th Century Antique Ship Binnacle Compass

Materials

Brass, Iron

W. Hartmann Antique Oak & Copper Ships Binnacle Nautical Maritime Compass
W. Hartmann Antique Oak & Copper Ships Binnacle Nautical Maritime Compass

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.

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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Ship Binnacle Compass

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Ship Oil Lamp 14
Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Ship Oil Lamp 14

Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Ship Oil Lamp 14

By Maitland Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique English nautical / maritime ship / Yacht / lifeboat binnacle gimbal compass with rare double oil lamps.

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Early 20th Century British Colonial Antique Ship Binnacle Compass

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ships Binnacle Stand
Solid Brass Ships Binnacle Stand

Solid Brass Ships Binnacle Stand

Located in Norwell, MA

Early twentieth century ships binnacle with mushroom top, gimballed compass, three legged stand, etc.

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1920s North American Antique Ship Binnacle Compass

Materials

Brass

H. Hughes & Son Ship Binnacle Table Lamp in Patinated Brass
H. Hughes & Son Ship Binnacle Table Lamp in Patinated Brass

H. Hughes & Son Ship Binnacle Table Lamp in Patinated Brass

Located in Meer, VAN

Originally this was a ship’s binnacle - used to house a compass - but after its long working life this binnacle (or rather the top part) was transformed in to a very desirable table ...

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Ship Binnacle Compass

Materials

Brass

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Early 20th Century Ship Binnacle & Compass
Early 20th Century Ship Binnacle & Compass

Early 20th Century Ship Binnacle & Compass

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H 58 in W 32 in D 20 in

Early 20th Century Ship Binnacle & Compass

By Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel, Kelvin Bottomley & Baird 1

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Solely made by Kelvin Bottomley & Baird, Ltd., Glasgow / London. Compass made by Henry Browne & Sons, Ltd. A standard binnacle form in brass housing with arms set with red and green ...

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Early 20th Century Antique Ship Binnacle Compass

Materials

Brass

Binnacle Compass 100% Original condition
Binnacle Compass 100% Original condition

Binnacle Compass 100% Original condition

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H 64 in W 34 in D 24 in

Binnacle Compass 100% Original condition

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique 100% Original finish Ships Binnacle Compass house.

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1910s Spanish Industrial Antique Ship Binnacle Compass

Materials

Brass

Massive WWI U.S. Navy Battleship Binnacle
Massive WWI U.S. Navy Battleship Binnacle

Massive WWI U.S. Navy Battleship Binnacle

Located in Norwell, MA

Outstanding World War I United States Navy highly polished ships binnacle. Fitted with a gimbaled compass by Kelvin White of Boston.

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1910s Antique Ship Binnacle Compass

Materials

Brass

Vintage Ship's Binnacle Compass, English, Brass, Maritime, Navigation Aid, 1920
Vintage Ship's Binnacle Compass, English, Brass, Maritime, Navigation Aid, 1920

Vintage Ship's Binnacle Compass, English, Brass, Maritime, Navigation Aid, 1920

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a superb vintage ship's binnacle compass. An English, polished brass maritime navigation aid, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Ship Binnacle Compass

Materials

Brass

Ship's Binnacle
Ship's Binnacle

Ship's Binnacle

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H 52 in W 33 in D 17 in

Ship's Binnacle

Located in Norwell, MA

Classic American ship's binnacle wonderfully restored with gimbaled compass by Wilfrid White of Boston.

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19th Century Antique Ship Binnacle Compass

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Antique Ship Binnacle Compass For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique ship binnacle compass you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of brass, metal and wood, every antique ship binnacle compass was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique ship binnacle compass — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique ship binnacle compass bearing Victorian hallmarks is very popular. A well-made antique ship binnacle compass has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by A. Lietz Co., Andre Romain Guilmet and Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Ship Binnacle Compass?

The average selling price for an antique ship binnacle compass at 1stDibs is $10,800, while they’re typically $2,295 on the low end and $30,714 for the highest priced.