Antique ships full size bridge binnacle by Kelvin & Wilfred O White, Boston
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
Close up of antique compass binnacle hood.
Close up of binnacle compass card.
Close up of compass binnacle clinometer and makers plaque.