Details
- Dimensions
- 34ʺW × 23ʺD × 56.5ʺH
- Styles
- Nautical
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Brass
- Copper
- Oak
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Good Antique Condition Good Antique Condition less
- Description
- Late 19th Century Ships Binnacle by W. Hartmann. Binnacles are an important navigation tool. They are often in the helm … more Late 19th Century Ships Binnacle by W. Hartmann. Binnacles are an important navigation tool. They are often in the helm of the ship and allow sailor to maintain the correct course. This beautiful example has an octagonal case made from oak with brass fittings and removable copper dome with glass viewing window. The compass is by A. Lietz Co of San Francisco. The firm incorporated in 1892. It was started by Adolph Lietz a German immigrant who came to America in 1879. The case includes the original lantern housing which would help the navigator by illuminating the compass. less
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