SHIPS COMPASS BINNACLES
Welcome to our selection of antique compass binnacles.
The ships compass is a very important piece of equipment, without it a ship is not able to navigate the oceans of the World safely. The ships compass is also a very delicate instrument so it requires protection from the elements and the harsh marine environment. A protective cover or housing for a ships compass is called a binnacle, the name is derived from the Latin and French words Habitaculum and Bittacle which means dwelling or place of habitation. Ship's compass binnacles come in many different shapes and sizes, they range from full size ship binnacles to smaller portable versions.
Below is our selection of antique ships compass binnacles.
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ANTIQUE CLASSIC YACHT COMPASS BINNACLE.
ANTIQUE SHIP'S BOXED DRYCARD COMPASS, No.1
Mahogany boxed mariners drycard compass binnacle. SOLD.
ANTIQUE SHIP'S BOXED DRYCARD COMPASS, No.2
Oak boxed mariners drycard compass binnacle. SOLD.
ANTIQUE SHIP'S COMPASS BINNACLE DOLPHIN STAND.
A mid 19th century brass compass binnacle stand / pedestal. The compass bowl being supported by three stylised dolphins / sea serpents.
ANTIQUE SHIPS COMPASS BINNACLE.
A brass cased ships boat binnacle by Whyte Thompson & Co. SOLD.
ANTIQUE SHIPS COMPASS BINNACLE.
A brass cased ships boat compass binnacle by Kelvin, Bottomley & Baird. SOLD.
ANTIQUE YACHT COMPASS BINNACLE.
A superb antique yacht compass binnacle by REYNOLDS & SON LTD, LONDON.
This rare "onion top" yacht binnacle is complete with both it's original illumination lanterns which have fluted chimneys and original oil burners. This classic mid to late 19th century example has a hand beaten brass binnacle hood with early castellated brazed seams.
Height 15" / 38cm, Width at base 11" / 28cm, Compass diameter 6" / 15cm
ANTIQUE SHIP'S COMPASS BINNACLE.
An impressive full size ship's bridge compass binnacle.
This mid to late 19th century "onion top" compass binnacle features a removable hand beaten brass hood with early castellated brazed seams.
Twin night time illumination lanterns with domed screw down chimney tops ( original burners missing )
Brass compass bowl mounted on gimbals, The compass card is marked KELVIN HUGHES, 577, MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN and the outer bezel marked TYPE No A76/1, KELVIN HUGHES, SERIAL No577 - complete with a brass KELVIN & HUGHES bearing plate
Mounted on an eight sided teak pedestal with twin Kelvins balls that are mounted on brass support brackets. Removable side doors to contain correcting bars, brass securing rings also mounted either side.
Height 54" / 137cm
Max width 31" / 74cm
SORRY THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD.
ANTIQUE YACHT COMPASS BINNACLE.
A superb antique classic yacht compass binnacle.
A rare "onion top" classic yacht binnacle is complete with both it's original illumination lanterns which have domed chimneys and original oil burners. This classic mid to late 19th century example has a hand beaten brass binnacle hood with early castellated brazed seams. Fitted onto a circular hardwood mounting base.
Height 12" / 30cm, Width at base 12.5" / 31cm
ANTIQUE LIFEBOAT COMPASS BINNACLE.
A very rare mid 19th century lifeboat binnacle by DENT.
A compact copper compass binnacle containing the original compass bowl which is mounted on gimbals, the outer bezel engraved DENT's Patent Liquid Compass No 1602. 61 Strand, London.
Original compass card which has become slightly discoloured over its 150+ years of age.
Hinged night time illumination lantern to one side ( original oil burner missing )
Swing carry handle to the top.
Height 8.5" / 22cm
Height including handle 11.5" / 29cm
ANTIQUE SHIP'S COMPASS BINNACLE.
A British Admiralty / Royal Navy Patrol boat pattern compass binnacle.
The brass binnacle has removable top with carry handle, hinged front window and side mounted night illumination lantern ( complete with original oil burner ) screw down chimney top.
Brass compass bowl containing original compass card and mounted on gimbals, compass bowl levelling / locking lever to side.
Compass binnacle and bezel both stamped PATT 0919 COMPASS, No 2099HS.
Complete with original mounting and alignment baseplate.
Height 12" /30cm
ANTIQUE SHIP'S COMPASS BINNACLE.
An impressive full size ship's bridge compass binnacle.
This early 20th century "conical top" compass binnacle features a removable spun brass hood with front and top viewing ports and twin brass handles
Brass compass bowl mounted on gimbals, The compass card is marked HAND, PHILIDELPHIA.
Brass makers plate to the front reading KELVIN & WILFRED O WHITE CO, NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, ADJUSTERS OF SHIP'S COMPASS, BOSTON No 1890 NEW YORK.
Brass cased inclinometer also mounted to the front and marked H. HUGHES AND SON LTD ( glass and bubble missing )
Push / pull mechanical light shutter
Mounted on a round teak pedestal with twin Kelvins balls that are mounted on brass support brackets. Hinged opening front door.
Height 47" / 120cm
Max width 33" / 84cm
SORRY THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD
ANTIQUE SHIP'S COMPASS BINNACLE.
A brass cased ship's boat binnacle.
Liquid filled compass bowl mounted on gimbals, ring carrying loop on top with side mounted illumination lantern with acorn style chimney.
Height: 13" / 33cm
ANTIQUE SHIP'S COMPASS BINNACLE.
A full size brass ships compass binnacle.
A British Admiralty / Royal Navy pattern bridge wing repeating compass, ex RN Warship.
Removable binnacle hood with front and rear viewing ports, mounted on a brass pedestal
The repeating compass card marked BROWN BEARING COMPASS REPEATER No3869 S.G.BROWN LTD.
Height 55" / 140 cm
ANTIQUE YACHT COMPASS BINNACLE.
A brass cased yacht or ship's boat binnacle.
A mid to late 19th century brass compass binnacle with acorn finial on top, side mounted illumination lantern with an early fluted style chimney. ( oil burner missing ) Mounting flange at base.
Brass compass bowl mounted on gimbals and containing a dry card compass marked JAMES MURRAY, CALCUTTA & LONDON.
Height: 10.5" / 27cm
ANTIQUE BOXED DRYCARD COMPASS.
A large mid to late 19th century boxed mariners dry card compass
Brass compass bowl is suspended on gimbals and contains the original paper compass card.
Contained within a dovetailed hardwood box with original sliding wooden lid.
Box measures 12" / 30cm square, Height 8"/20cm
Compass bowl 9.5" / 24cm
SORRY THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD.