- Binnacle Helmet Gimballed Compass measurement : 8 X 8 inches (8" inches height, 8" in diameter).
- There is also a fully functional oil lamp on the side of the compass used to light up the compass at night.
- Perfection: Designed to be perfect for outdoors and camping, or even to be seen on display in your home as a unique conversation piece!
- They use the earths magnetic field to indicate north, allowing travelers to confidently find their way through unknown terrains.
- Usage: Collectibles, Vintage Navigational tool, Nautical gift. / Perfect gift for marine collector, retired navy officers or vintage enthusiast.
Vintage Brass Floating Dial Binnacle Gimballed Compass Nautical Ship/Boat Oil Lamp.A binnacle is a waist-high case on the deck of a ship, in which navigational instruments are placed for easy and quick reference as well as to protect the delicate instruments. Its traditional purpose was to hold the ship's magnetic compass, mounted in gimbals to keep it level while the ship pitched and rolled.This can be used as home decorative article,collectors and interiors and place to keep burner to use as a lamp.We made these naviagtion device by using solid brass and polished into an antique rustic finish. It measures 8 X 8 inches (8" inches height, 8" in diameter).
