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ANTIQUE RNLI LIFEBOAT COMPASS BINNACLE.
ANTIQUE RNLI LIFEBOAT COMPASS BINNACLE.
A very rare mid 19th century lifeboat binnacle by DENT.
A compact copper compass binnacle containing the original compass bowl which is mounted on gimbals, the outer bezel engraved DENT's Patent Liquid Compass No 1602. 61 Strand, London.
Original compass card which has become slightly discoloured over its 160+ years of age.
Hinged night time illumination lantern to one side ( original oil burner missing )
Swing carry handle to the top.
Height 8.5" / 22cm
Height including handle 11.5" / 29cm
Side view of Dent's RNLI lifeboat compass binnacle.
Side view of Dent's RNLI lifeboat compass binnacle.
Compass of Dent's RNLI lifeboat compass binnacle.
Rear view of Dent's RNLI lifeboat compass binnacle
Magazine article about the RNLI compass binnacle by Dent, dated 1863.
Magazine article about the RNLI compass binnacle by Dent, dated 1863.
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