1940's Kelvin Hughes Binnacle erte "Sylvester & Son

"Sylvester & Son

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1940's Kelvin Hughes Binnacle erte "Sylvester & SonThis American binnacle has been restored with a gimbaled compass, and varnished base with compensating balls. The faceplate is inscribed, Wilfrid O. White & Sons, and is in excellent working condition. The binnacle, formerly called the bittacle, is the receptacle in which the compass is mounted. Originally constructed in the form of a cupboard, it is now usually a cylindrical pedestal with provision for illuminating the compass card, usually from