Dual Burner Pilot Brass and Mahogany Binnacle

Description:

Dual Burner Pilot Brass and Mahogany Binnacle, first half 20th century, the triangular hood with viewing window enclosing the gimbaled compass marked Pilot on the ring and compass card, all resting on the octagonal mahogany base, ht. 50 1/2 in.
Estimate $500-700

Most likely had wings and compensating spheres. Holes on one side of brass body.


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