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	ANTIQUE THREE LEGGED DOLPHIN YACHT BINNACLE A three legged dolphin yacht binnacle. Heavy three legged brass base shaped like dolphins, with their tails supporting a beautiful polished and lacquered brass mushroom shaped compass basin. Crowned with an extra ordinary beautifully made hood, sporting two great oil burners, flanking a large 13 3/4" x 9" oval shaped viewing port. Burners are missing, which is not unusual for old binnacles. Width of the hood is 18 1/2", height of the binnacle is 43". The all brass dry card compass is 11" wide. The rare 9" dry card is boldly marked "'the Lord Kelvin compass card." There is a brass finial in the center top of the hood. Very few antique three legged yacht binnacles are still in existance. Most are in museums, so here presented is a great find. We have endeavored to show close ups of this great compass. Very rare museum quality! Por	Item # 0561 SOLD
	U S NAVY WW II SPERRY GYRO REPEATING COMPASS Sperry-Gyro repeater compass, WW II. All brass. Great decor item in A-1 condition. Beautifully polished and lacquered. Face of compass is marked: Sperry Gyroscope Co Div, The Sperry Corp, Great Neck, N. Y, Mark XV. Mod.0. Pat/Mar 4,1919. Stands 55" tall to top of compass. Tripod stand: 44". Width 19 x 19 x 19. Weight 72 pounds. Best one we have had in 35 years.	Item # 0535 Price: $2,575.00 HOW TO ORDER
	VINTAGE BRITISH SKYLIGHT BINNACLE Great vintage 6 sided Sky light Binnacle hood on a 7 1/2 " wide brass compass housing, mounted on great wooden base. The heavy 6" brass gimbaled compass retains all original fluid, no bubbles, and has the following markings: Patt.0183, No.24587B/57. Face marked with the traditional British Arrow. The outer unit is polished and lacquered and is housed on a solid wood base with a 14" round decorative surround embellished with 4 brass knobs as shown. Height: 30 1/2" Weight: 35 pounds. A great addition to your nautical collection or perhaps your boat.	Item # 0533 Price: $1,498.00 HOW TO ORDER
	1944 LIONEL LIBERTY SHIP BINNACLE Fabulous WW II, 1944 Lionel Liberty Ship Binnacle. One of the finest we have offered for sale. Polished and lacquered brass, with the wood base restored to perfection. The compass as shown was made by the "LIONEL" Corp. (the toy train co.) in 1944, and is so boldly marked. The hood of this unit makes this truly a Great Buy! Learn about binnacles here.	Item # 0453  Price: $3,475.00 HOW TO ORDER
	KELVIN WHITE CONSTELLATION VINTAGE SKYLIGHT BRASS YACHT BINNACLE American 20th century binnacle by famous maker Kelvin & White, polished and lacquered. Fitted with rare six-sided skylight dome compass. Compass marked Kelvin & White Constellation. 13 inch diameter, overall height 35 in. Don't miss this one! Learn about binnacles here.	Item # 0429  SOLD
	BRONZE SKYLIGHT BINNACLE Beautiful bronze dark color 6 light Sky Light. Marked on the top of inspection plate: "NEGUS-NEW YORK" The vintage compass reads:"KELVIN, BOTTOMLEY & BAIRD".Height 33 1/2". The base is 13 1/2" diameter.	Item # 0188  Price: $4,575.00 HOW TO ORDER
	SKYLIGHT BINNACLE A vintage and quite rare Skylight Binnacle. Very unusual and one great collector's item. Learn about binnacles here	Item # 0136  Price: $3,598.00 HOW TO ORDER
	YACHT BINNACLE CIRCA 1900 An antique yacht binnacle from the early 1900s. Has 2 oil-burning side lights and a Ritchie compass. Measures 11.5" tall x 11.25" wide, and weighs 6 pounds. Has a few dents but otherwise in great condition. A terrific find!	Item # 1480  Price: $2,475.00 HOW TO ORDER
	USN STANDARD BINNACLE NO. 2 The complete binnacle includes the compass chamber, the magnate chamber, the legs, the hood, the central tube for heeling magnet, magnet trays,i ncluding soft iron spheres, correction magnets, etc. The hood has a 7" glass window in front, and a 4" door in opposite side. Two oil/elec. lamps fitting in holders, one on each side of the hood, provide illumination for the compass card. A very rare binnacle.	Item # 2077  SOLD
	NORWEGIAN BINNACLE Great Norwegian binnacle with a 10 1/2" compass. 7" face marked "BERGEN NAUTIK."	Item # 0365  Price: $4,275.00 HOW TO ORDER
	FRENCH STICK BINNACLE A RARE French Stick Binnacle, mounted on a 14" square base. A 7" square of wood supports the compass bowl, compass, hood, and binnacle arms and balls. The tg on the base reads "Charles Bianchetti and Cie, Rue F & R Guidicelli, Marseille." The vintage polished hood has a 6.75" viewing area to read the compass directions. The vintage compass is marked "C. Plath, Hamburg, #2233." The size is 47" x 25" x 14". Weighs about 100 pounds.	Item # 0877  Price: $2,975.00 HOW TO ORDER
	UNIQUE WW II LIBERTY SHIP CURB-SIDE BINNACLE MAILBOX ONE OF A KIND! The unit is an actual WW II LIBERTY SHIP BINNACLE made into a curb-side MAIL BOX. It's complete with the brass arms holding the compensating spheres. A brass MAIL slot was very cleverly braised/soldered in the front section of the compass housing ring below the hood. The original binnacle light has been securely fastened to the top of the hood and can be lit if you desire (wiring leads from the bottom of the unit). The inside of the unit is a very spacious 12" i.d x 29 " high, allowing for large amounts of mail, including magazines and newspapers. The inside mail cylinder is lined with curved galvenized sheeting for security. You retrieve your mail through a large curved door, hinged with stout brass hinges, and fitted with a security lock (comes with 2 keys). All parts are brass except the black painted iron spheres. The bottom as shown is heavy brass with large bolts. An electrical receptical unit is mounted on the left side, which can be removed if not needed. Height: 55" Width of spheres: 36" Absolutely Unique!	Item # 0261
	LARGE TELL TALE UPSIDE DOWN COMPASS Very large tell tale upside down compass. Very desirable old timer, complete with mounting brackets, previously polished & lacquered. Compass size is 10.5" x 4.5" deep. Most of the original fluid is still there except for a bubble, which is normal for a compass of this age. The compass gimball ring measures 13" across. The unit can be mounted on the original brackets. Getting very rare.	Item # 2181 Price: $2,695.00 HOW TO ORDER
	USN WW II 1943 PELORUS USN "Lionel" WW II Pelorus. Stands 53" x 13" and features an illuminated card, brass side door (for changing light bulb), and brass switch and dimmer control housings. The protective brass dome is still covered in navy grey paint, while the metal of rest of the "y" stand and bowl have been previously stripped and polished. The pelorus dial of clear 9" glass, mounted in the pelorus bowl, is graduated in 0-360 degrees to conform to the compass card. The dial is so fitted that it can be revolved and clamped in position, so the reading corresponds to the ship's compass heading. This unit is provided with an Alidade, mounting two vanes for taking bow and beam bearings. It was furnished to battleships, cruisers, gun boats, and destroyers. A Pelorus was usually placed at each end of the bridge.	Item # 1919 Price: $1,995.00 HOW TO ORDER
	SESTREL UP-SIDE DOWN TELL TALE COMPASS Sestrel Up-Side Down Tell Tale Compass with mirror housing. From middle of last century, probably used by the Captain to monitor the course set for the Helmsman. A very rare item today and very collectible. Marked on brass polished housing is a tag reading: SESTREL, HENRY BROOKE & SON, STATIONWORKS BARKING, ESSEX, TYPE 2 No. 90327. A 5.5" gimballed brass compass is housed in this unit, but is not a tell tale original upside down compass. From bottom of compass to top of the tell tale housing is approximately 14". Width inside is 6". Comes complete with adjustable mirror as shown in the photos. With an original tell tale compass price would be $ 1900.00 plus. In current state: $695.00	Item # 2195 Price: $595.00 HOW TO ORDER
	DESKTOP BINNACLE Handsome desktop binnnacle. A working copy in very good condition. While not quite rare, these are getting harder to find. Reasonably priced.	Item # 0116 Price: $895.00 HOW TO ORDER
	WW II MOUNTED COMPASS U S Bureau of Ships WW II mounted compass, Model No.1. Maker: G.G. Gonn Ltd., Elkhart, Indiana. Getting rare and hard to find!	Item # 1043 Price: $298.00 HOW TO ORDER
	USN SPERRY REPEATING COMPASS USN Sperry repeating compass on all brass stand with yoke style mounting, The actual compass housing is aluminum that has been polished and lacquered. A great addition for your nautical collection!	Item # 1926 Price: $1,995.00 HOW TO ORDER
	USN LIONEL REPEATING COMPASS U S Navy Lionel brass repeating compass on heavy round brass display stand. 53" tall x 13" in diameter and weighs 135 lbs. Great condition and hard to find a complete one like this!	Item # 1913
	ARMA ALUMINUM REPEATING COMPASS Arma repeating compass with aluminum body and bonnet. A great compass in excellent condition. Previously polished, and shows really great. 53" tall x 14.25" wide. Compass is marked ARMA, MK V, Model 8.	Item # 1836 Price: $1,995.00 HOW TO ORDER
	USN ALUMINUM BINNACLE USN Binnacle with an aluminum body but a brass hood. Previously polished and lacquered. Has a brass plaque that reads "STANDARD BINNACLE" etc.	Item # 1820  Price: $2,695.00 HOW TO ORDER
	MERRILL OF NY ANTIQUE COMPASS Merrill of New York large antique compass in 12" x 12" x 5.5" dovetailed mahogany display box. Very large heavy compass measures 9.25" in diameter x 5.75" deep. Has 11.5" gimballed ring, housed in the dovetailed mahogany display box. Weighs 20 lbs. Great coffee table item!	Item # 2207 Price: $995.00 HOW TO ORDER
	DIRIGO COMPASS IN MAHOGANY BOX Very nice "Dirigo" 5.5" compass in mahogany dovetailed wood box. No lid. Size is 7.75" x 7.75" x 4". Weighs 3.5 lbs.	Item # 2192 SOLD
	U. S. NAVY "LIONEL" LIFEBOAT BINNACLE Another great item,RARELY found in this excellent condition. Polished and lacquered to perfection. Painted white inside for better reflection. Inside is a gimballed 4" Compass marked 1941. On its side is a complete lighting compartment with hinged door. Inside oil burning font and wick, with tray for extra wicks and matches. In front is a screw off cap for plugging in electric power when available. A brass tag on front of unit is marked: U S NAVY, BU OF SHIPS THE LIONEL CORPORATION NEW YORK Great retirement / B'day gift for Navy / ex-Navy or anyone that loves a Nautical item from the WW II era. Buy it now. DON'T MISS THIS ONE!	Item # 0541 SOLD

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