Description: Large Vintage Henry Browne & Sons Sestrel 'Dead Beat' Ship's Gimballed Compass As used on a large commercial or naval ship. Dated around 1960 - 80's Potentially unused, if not, very lightly used. Compass 25cm diameter x 13.5cm high. Gimbal 31cm diameter - outer points 35cm approx Full working order Type 90624, Serial 3906 Brass, with original grey painted finish Substantial and very heavy, hence the postage cost ! A magnifier lens is the fitted to the underside (As used with a binnacle reflector tube fitted beneath) Very good condition, with only superficial wear and marks etc. Henry Browne and Son Ltd - Formerly of Station Works, Wakering Road, Barking, Essex were important British compass makers. The company was founded in the nineteenth century in Barking and London. They were respected English instrument makers who made fine quality compasses, ships clocks, inclinometers, sextants and chandlery items for over 140 years. Their "Dead Beat" compass, which was well dampened to reduce oscillation, was fitted to many commercial and Royal Navy ships during WW1 and WW2. Sestrel was their famous trademark brand. The company was sold to John Lilley & Gillie Ltd and SIRS Navigation, both UK companies, in 1993.
Price: 275 GBP
Location: Matlock
End Time: 2024-11-13T23:27:09.000Z
Shipping Cost: 72.01 GBP
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Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
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Primary Material: Brass
Military Branch: British Merchant Navy
Object Type: intage Henry Browne & Sons Large Sestrel Ship's Compass, Gimbal
Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
Country/Region: United Kingdom
TYPE: 90624
Maker: Henry Browne and Son
