Description: Pair of stunning rare Vintage, Brass, Royal Navy, Ships, Gimbal, Binnacle, Pelorus Compass. Complete with original covers. Made in England. Bearing Plate Admiralty Pattern 43. Also used as a compass adjuster instrument. This pair would likely to have been fitted to the Bridge or Port & Starboard wings of a ship during WW2. In Marine Navigation, a pelorus is a reference tool for maintaining bearing of a vessel at sea. It is a "dumb compass" without a directive element, suitably mounted to permit observation of relative bearings. In appearance and use, a pelorus resembles a compass or compass repeater, but it has no directive properties. That is, it remains at any relative direction to which it is set. It is generally used by setting 000° at the lubber line. Relative bearings are then observed. They can be converted to bearings true, magnetic, grid, etc., by adding the appropriate heading. The direct use of relative bearings is sometimes of value. A pelorus is useful, for instance, in determining the moment at which an aid to navigation is broad on the beam. It is also useful in measuring pairs of relative bearings which can be used to determine distance off and distance abeam of a navigational aid. 10" x 8" x 8"overall Weighs 5.7 kilo each Great original pieces. No major damage, All glass intact a few dints and marks commensurate with age. Please see all photos as these form part of the description Collection Welcome This exceptional item will make a great display piece for nautical decor. Check out my eBay Store! Thanks for shopping. Please look at my other listings, including vintage Nautical Items, as well as other collectibles.... All low opening bid auctions with No Reserve Price, or great Buy It Now values. And all with satisfaction guaranteed. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS If you wish to purchase more than 1 item from our listings please get in touch before buying. We should be able to save on shipping charges. Items we sell are antique, vintage, and collectable! Please have reasonable expectations! Most are older, used and may not be perfect (although some are!) ~ we try to describe things well and to make sure that the photographs are good. In spite of our best intentions, we may miss something. Please ask if you are unsure before you bid or buy! ~~ some cleaning and any repairs (which we will try to state if necessary) are left to the buyer! We recommend when purchasing vintage and secondhand electrical items that you should get them inspected by a qualified electrician before use. Please note I do my best to describe the item's, any question's do message me through ebay. As unique items are very hard to price the majority of our items carry a ‘make a best offer’ option. Please feel free to use it, at worst we will say no, at best you get something at a price your really happy with. Be warned we will haggle! Please note, Quoted postage does not include the Highlands, Islands and Ireland. For these areas please email before purchasing so we can find the most economic postal service to your area. Thank you. Ref(HTTBBTT)140918See our other items
Price: 895 GBP
Location: Ashton- Under-Lyne, Lancashire
End Time: 2025-01-01T09:04:19.000Z
Shipping Cost: 89.16 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 14 days
Primary Material: Brass
Object Type: Compass
Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
