Rare, early twentieth century ship binnacle with tell tale gimbaled compass from Castle & Co, Hull. Interesting design. Fitted with viewing mirror. A similar example is on display in the Great Hall of the Mariner’s Museum. The turned base assembles in sections with heavy brass collars. This is also known as “pole compass” (a compass raised on a pole above the deck of an iron or steel ship to lessen the effect of the hull’s magnetism). 87” tall x 21” wide. Identified on a brass badge the “all latitude pole compass, Jefferson’s patent 103. 1914. with serial number 212. “