MARITIME "E.S. RITCHIE" 1870 COMPASS BINNACLE

Description

Maritime, Antique, Compass Binnacle.
Made by "E.S.Ritchie", Boston, Mass., U.S.A.
Patented September 9th 1862.
Additional Patents April 7th 1862, May 12th 1862.
This compass dated July 19th 1870 #7471.
Wet Compass is solid brass, is in gimbal and in good working condition.
Compass measures 7"across x 5"deep
Face of Compass measures 5 1/2"across.
Compass is signed and dated.
Binnacle and base made of brass.
Binnacle overall measures 28"tall x 17"wide x 13"deep.
Binnacle housing has glass face measuring 9 1/2"long x 6"tall.
Binnacle has two lamp holders on either side of housing.
Lamps are made of solid brass with two handles, no Fonts.
Base of Binnacle has ornate stand.
Compass is set in gimbal with one outer ring attached to binnacle housing.
See photograph #7 enlarged.
Binnacle will require multiple cartons to ship.
Total weight 29 pounds.
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