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 SHIP'S BOXED DRYCARD COMPASS, No.3

ANTIQUE RNLI LIFEBOAT COMPASS BINNACLE.

ANTIQUE SHIP'S COMPASS BINNACLE.

ANTIQUE SHIP'S BOXED DRYCARD COMPASS, No.2

Oak boxed mariners drycard compass binnacle. SOLD.

ANTIQUE SHIP'S COMPASS BINNACLE.

ANTIQUE SHIP'S BOXED DRYCARD COMPASS, No.1

Mahogany 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. SOLD.

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 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.