SHIP MODELS  LIGHTING  TELEGRAPHS/BINNACLES  PRINTS/PAINTINGS  INSTRUMENTS  WHEELS  DECORATIVE

SHIP MODELS

LIGHTING

TELEGRAPHS BINNACLES

PAINTINGS PRINTS

INSTRUMENTS

WHEELS

DECORATIVE ITEMS

BINNACLES

A BINNACLE IS THE WEATHERPROOF CABINET THAT HOUSES THE SHIP'S COMPASS.  THE IRON BALLS THAT ARE OFTEN FOUND ON A BINNACLE ARE "COMPENSATING BALLS".  THESE ADJUSTED TO COMPENSATE FOR THE EARTH'S MAGNETIC FORCES THAT AFFECT THE READING.  WE HAVE FORTY OR FIFTY BINNACLES FOR SALE IN THE GALLERY.

55" TALL X 36" WIDE	CIRCA 1940 52" H X 31" W	KELVIN WHITE 52" H X 35" W	EARLY 20TH C. 59" H X 34" W

55" H X 32" W	PEDESTAL YACHT BINNACLE 39" H X 10" W	KELVIN HUGHES 48' H X 27" W	LATE 19TH c. BINNACLE 56" TALL X 36" WIDE