Vintage Brass Ships Gimbal Sestral Compass Nautical Maritime Marine Boat


Vintage Brass Ships Gimbal Sestral Compass Nautical Maritime Marine Boat

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Vintage Brass Ships Gimbal Sestral Compass Nautical Maritime Marine Boat:
$612.53


Vintage Brass Ships Gimbal Sestral Compass pattern 752093
This is a vintage steering compass on a gimbal with a bronze housing to protect it from sun and sea. The bronze has been polished to a high standard. This is being sold as a collectable that could be easily displayed in a home looking for a unique nautical touch, but is truly a functional antique that would look beautiful mounted and working once again on a classic yacht.
Compass is readable through window in cover or cover can be removed completely.It comes with the necessary brackets for mounting. When mounted, it measures almost 7\" tall. From bracket to front of the compass face is almost 10.5\" long. The Y-brace that holds the compass is about 7\" wide. It weighs over 5 Kilo.Sestrel is the Trade Mark brand of Henry Browne & Son who were important British compass makers. This company was sold to John Lilley & Gillie Ltd and SIRS Navigation (both in UK) in 1993. HENRY BROWNE & SON, Ltd was established in the 19th century in Barking, London (Essex). They were respected English instrument makers that had been making fine quality compasses, ship\'s clocks, inclinometers, sextants, and chandlery items for over 140 years.Great original piece. No major damage, glass intact a few dints and marks commensurate with age.Please see all photos as these form part of the descriptionCollection WelcomeThis exceptional item will make a great display piece for nautical decor. Check out my store! Thanks for shopping. Please look at my other listings, including vintage Nautical Items, as well as other collectibles.... All low opening offer sales with Price, or great Buy It Now values. And all with satisfaction guaranteed.INTERNATIONAL BUYERS
If you wish to purchase more than 1 item from our listings please get in touch before buying. We should be able to save on shipping charges.Items we sell are antique, vintage, and collectable! Please have reasonable expectations! Most are older, used and may not be perfect (although some are!) ~ we try to describe things well and to make sure that the photographs are good. In spite of our best intentions, we may miss something. Please ask if you are unsure before you offer or buy! ~~ some cleaning and any repairs (which we will try to state if necessary) are left to the buyer! We recommend when purchasing vintage and secondhand electrical items that you should get them inspected by a qualified electrician before use.Please note I do my best to describe the item\'s, any question\'s do message me through .As unique items are very hard to price the majority of our items carry a \'make a best offer\' option. Please feel free to use it, at worst we will say no, at best you get something at a price your really happy with. Be warned we will haggle!Please note, Quoted postage does not include the Highlands, Islands and Ireland. For these areas please email before purchasing so we can find the most economic postal service to your area. Thank you.Ref(CNTBBTT)131116

Vintage Brass Ships Gimbal Sestral Compass Nautical Maritime Marine Boat:
$612.53

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