26th Oct, 2011 12:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Implacable)

 
Lot 216
 

216

[M] AN UNUSUAL SMALL LIQUID-TYPE BINNACLE...

AN UNUSUAL SMALL LIQUID-TYPE BINNACLE COMPASS
unsigned, probably 19th Century, with 5in. high-visibility Chetwynd-type acetate card mounted on a rocking pivot within static bowl with threaded drain cock, angled port with removable glass and lamp housing with burner behind secured to octagonal mahogany body with securing lugs (lacking liquid) -- 12½in. (32cm.) high

Sold for £558
Estimated at £350 - £450

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


 
AN UNUSUAL SMALL LIQUID-TYPE BINNACLE COMPASS
unsigned, probably 19th Century, with 5in. high-visibility Chetwynd-type acetate card mounted on a rocking pivot within static bowl with threaded drain cock, angled port with removable glass and lamp housing with burner behind secured to octagonal mahogany body with securing lugs (lacking liquid) -- 12½in. (32cm.) high
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