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An early 20th Century binnacle boat compass by Kelvin and James White, No.72
the signed 4in. dia card set within gimbal mounted liquid filled bowl, the binnacle housing with details including turned ebony handle, bevelled circular top port with signed removable cover (No.77), side ports with shade/lamp runners, fitted candle lantern with sprung socket and handle, bevelled main port, side lashing rings, securing hook to door, interior stowage for shade slide, spare candle and compass securing arm, the inside door with pasted paper details dated 2 DEC 1911 -- 15in. (38cm.) high
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the signed 4in. dia card set within gimbal mounted liquid filled bowl, the binnacle housing with details including turned ebony handle, bevelled circular top port with signed removable cover (No.77), side ports with shade/lamp runners, fitted candle lantern with sprung socket and handle, bevelled main port, side lashing rings, securing hook to door, interior stowage for shade slide, spare candle and compass securing arm, the inside door with pasted paper details dated 2 DEC 1911 -- 15in. (38cm.) high
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Special notice
VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer’s premium.