Antique RNLI lifeboat compass binnacle by Dent.
ANTIQUE RNLI LIFEBOAT COMPASS BINNACLE BY DENT, LONDON.
ANTIQUE RNLI LIFEBOAT COMPASS BINNACLE BY DENT, LONDON.
A 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.
Original compass card which has become slightly discoloured over its 150+ 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.
Front view of antique RNLI compass binnacle by Dent.
Close up of compass binnacle bezel and compass card.
Side view of antique RNLI compass binnacle by Dent.
Rear view of antique RNLI compass binnacle by Dent.