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This Fine Binnacle Has Been Sold. Thank You!
VERY RARE ANTIQUE
“LADY'S WAIST“
HENRY BROWNE ~ SESTREL TWIN BURNER, THREE PORT BINNACLE, Ca 1870
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Your chance to get a fine quality “Lady's Waist“ style collector binnacle at
a very reasinable price. This binnacle is perfect for the serious collector or as a focal point in your decor.
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This fine Henry Browne & Son, Ltd., Barking, London binnacle is in excellent condition. The
base is high grade re-finished Walnut. The brass hood and casement show the normal wear of service at sea with some minor
dents and abrasions, but nothing of significance. They have just been polished and lacquered for your enjoyment. The fully
gimbaled Sestrel “Dead Beat“ compass is the type that was used in great quantity during WW II and is likely a
upgrade fitted after the War. It has a bubble and some minor sediment in the solution. which can easily be remedied.
There is one small chip on the corner of the base, but that is the only imperfection.
This wonderful piece is of a very early design and features twin burner housings, one on each side,
and three opening ports. There is a circular port with cover on the backside, a larger triangular port
facing the helmsman, and a circular cap over the round port on the hood's top. The “Lady's Waist”
style is rarely seen, and the appearance is very striking compared to the binnacles which are most prevalent today.
Only one lamp is present, and it is a reproduction of the correct size and shape. It is missing its lens, but is complete
with a small kerosene burner.
DIMENSIONS:
Binnacle 56"
maximum height
Wood Base
34" High ~ 15' x 15" at widest
Top Width 32" ball
to ball
Hood 24" H x 21" W top and bottom
Compass
10“ diameter
Card
7 1./2“ diameter
Estimated Weight 125 pounds
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Large 7 1/2”
compass in 10“ bowl | |
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Small Chip
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HENRY BROWNE & SON, Ltd.: of Barking, London in
Essex is a well respected English instrument maker that has been making and selling fine quality compasses, ship's clocks,
inclinometers, sextants, and chandlery items for over 140 years. The Trade Mark brand Sestrel is used on all their
equipment, not just their compasses. Their “Dead Beat“ compass design is well dampened and serves to
reduce oscillations. It is reported that this design compass was fitted to many Allied ships during WW II. Over the more recent
years, there has been a consolidation of British instrument makers and the firm of Henry Browne & Son has changed hands
a number of times. At last count, it became part of Lillie & Gillie of London for what may be the second time.
INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS welcome, but inquire
first. We have customers in Australia, Austria, Bermuda, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Holland,
Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, New Zealand, Norway, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, USVI
and the Eastern Caribbean. The list is growing weekly.
SHIPPING: It is recommended that the
binnacle be disassembled and shipped in multiple cartons to save on cost. The buyer is responsible for making arrangements
for packing and shipping using his own forwarding agent and carrier. If the buyer wishes to use the seller's facilities for
shipment, he shall hold seller harmless for any damages or loss arising out of shipment.
OUR UNCONDITIONAL
GUARANTEE: If not completely satisfied with your purchase it may be returned, if without damage, within three days
of receipt in its original condition and packaging. Returns must be insured for their full value. All that is required is
a prior email authorization by us for the return. Unfortunately, no refund can be made for the cost of shipping, packaging
and handling.
PAYMENT: The preferred method is by wire transfer. No PayPal or credit cards on this
item. However, we take Western Union, cashier's checks, International money orders, and personal checks. If you pay by
a personal check, expect a delay for the item to clear before we ship.
Copyright 2005, Land And Sea Collection, All rights reserved |
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