British, Vintage, Sestrel Brass Boat Compass & Binnacle, dated 1967

*British, Vintage, Sestrel Brass Boat Compass & Binnacle, dated 1967*

Marked: Sestrel, B4/34112L/67

Brass Binnacle with enclosed working compass set in liquid on gimbaled support for stable balance with movement of ship. The side box with a brass hinged door would have housed a Kerosene lamp for illumination. Marked Sestrel and Dated 67 on compass. Mounted on wooden base.

Approximate measurements: 26cm diameter of wooden mount. 23.5cm tall (Inc. base mount)

*Condition*
Excellent used condition with a wonderful patina. No outer glass and no kerosene lamp. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.

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