Christie & Wilson 4ft Binnacle Antique Nautical Ship Compass Stand Hood & Lamps

Description

This binnacle or ship's compass was made in the
late 1800's or
early 1900's, signed "Christie & Wilson, Glasgow," Scotland. The compass itself floats in all directions with a spring suspension and is alcohol filled and mounted in a bracket. The bracket sits
inside a removable brass hood. On both sides are brackets that would hold iron compensating Kelvin's balls to adjust the compass, although there are no balls included in this listing. There are two oil or kerosene lamps to illuminate this nautical instrument at night. There are still wicks in the lamps.
The base is solid wood with old varnish in very good condition, all mounts are solid brass on this antique ship salvage. There is a plaque on the bottom half of the hood with the number P3423
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he binnacle boasts all original finish and patina, showing its true age. The hood is in two parts and, apart from a few areas of distress and some minor scrapes, it has no major damage on the outside. On the inside it appears to have been roughly painted and the paint has splashed onto the lamps. The hard wood pedestal has its original brass corners and is in good condition, with a small crack in the base which may be the original lamination.
Measurements are 24" wide from one side of the ball brackets to the other, 14" square at the base and 48" tall to the top of the hood. Lamps and handles stand higher. The binnacle is extremely heavy and it may be dismantled for easier shipping. Shipping will be double boxed, making it into Dimensional Weight shipping requirements. For this reason, it is listed as Local Pick Up Only, but I am investigating options such as splitting it into smaller boxes. Contact Seller for information.
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