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What is a ship's binnacle?
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The binnacle of the ship refers to the housing for the ship’s compass. The binnacle provides a barrier from the iron materials of the ship so that the compass can point north accurately. On 1stDibs, find a collection of ship’s binnacles from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Victorian Brass & Wood Ship Binnacle
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian brass and wood ship binnacle with 2 red balls
Category
Antique 19th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass, Metal
American Ships Binnacle Circa 1940
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships Binnacle compass with teak base, brass hood, compass, clinometer, and chart tube. Compass is
Category
Vintage 1940s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Ships Binnacle by Kevin Hughes
Located in Norwell, MA
Large British Ships Binnacle with brass hood, brass compensating ball brackets, brass nameplate
Category
Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Ships Binnacle Stand
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth century ships binnacle with mushroom top, gimballed compass, three legged stand
Category
Vintage 1920s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Ship's Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's binnacle on wood pedestal. The binnacle itself is a brass bowl with top that holds 2 oil
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Heavy 20th Century Ship Binnacle
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Heavy 20th Century Ship Binnacle. It depicts a cylindrical wood case/cabinet stand with a
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
