John Bliss & Co. Brass Binnacle

Description:

John Bliss & Co. Brass Binnacle, New York, 19th century, the brass hood with dual burners flanking the oval viewing lens, enclosing the 4-in. wet card gimbaled compass marked as above, ht. 11 1/2 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

Traces of white paint on interior. Lacking burners.


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