This item is a striking, fully restored WWII era compensating binnacle, likely salvaged from a U.S. Navy Liberty ship, and now preserved as a rare maritime artifact. This impressive navigational instrument once guided one of the vessels that helped sustain Allied forces across treacherous seas during the war.
Item Details
Item Details
- The restored brass and teak compensating binnacle features a removable polished and lacquered brass hood with round porthole viewing window in front revealing the interior gimbaled compass. It has a removable top lid for daylight and additional viewing. The housed gimbal compass is flanked by brass arms on both sides which support the painted metal compensating spheres.
- Approximate dimensions are 3‘ wide and 4’ 5” tall.
- This item is in showroom restored condition, with a polished and lacquered finish, working lights, and all key components present.
This authentic binnacle is a commanding piece of WWII naval history, ideal for collectors, maritime decorators, or museum-quality displays.
Item comes with appraisal letter from Joe Elder at Skipjack Nautical Wares and Marine Art Gallery. Click here to read the full appraisal.
Don't miss the opportunity to own this stunning WWII naval navigational artifact!