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Kelvin & Hughes Ship's Binnacle

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Item Details

Description

A Kelvin & Hughes Ship's Binnacle, 20th Century,
Having brass and glass hood enclosing gimbaled binnacle compass illuminated by an oil lamp with porcelain burner. With red and green navigator balls, raised on a mahogany base with a square plinth foot. With two brass plaques, one with maker's logo, the other with Serial # 287; Type: CABOUO B compass functions.

H: 49 1/2 W: 27 1/2 D: 12 in.

From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum.

Condition

Areas of wear from use.
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Kelvin & Hughes Ship's Binnacle

Name: Kelvin & Hughes Ship's Binnacle
SKU: 174608356
Price: 1400 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,200

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Starting Price $400

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