JANUARY ANTIQUE & ART AUCTION Tuesday, 23 January 2018 - 10:00 AM start
A vintage Kelvin & Hughes Ltd of England brass cased ship's binnacle compass
Estimate: $1,800
Lot Details
the brass cover with hinged oval plate revealing a glazed panel for viewing the gimballed compass, maker's details to the compass plate including 'Type No. 72958', raised on a mahogany stand with brass fittings. Provenance: Imported for Mason Bros. for the Stewart Island ferry 'Wairua' when the purchase fell through, it was used as a display at Fosters.
