Condition: Antique, used – heavy natural tarnish and multi-color patina, never polished; untested for magnetic accuracy, sold as a decorative collectible
A genuine antique brass ship’s binnacle compass made by Bergen Nautik of Norway, a known Norwegian maker of marine navigation instruments. The compass card is marked “BERGEN NAUTIK” and “NORWAY.”
The binnacle holds a gimbal-mounted magnetic compass that stayed level as a vessel rolled, with an attached side lamp housing (its hinged door marked “PRESS TO OPEN”) that once held an oil or kerosene lamp to light the compass card at night. The wick and burner mechanism is still inside the lamp compartment.
What we can confirm
- Marked “BERGEN NAUTIK” and “NORWAY” on the card
- Solid brass
- Beveled glass window intact, no visible cracks or chips
- Gimbal present and moves freely
- Lamp door opens and closes; latch works
- Handle and mounting bolt present
What we can’t confirm
- Magnetic accuracy (untested)
- Age or model number – none legible
- Exact measurements – please check against the photo grid
| Item | Binnacle ship compass with oil lamp housing |
|---|---|
| Maker | Bergen Nautik, Norway |
| Material | Brass, glass |
| Approx. size | About 10″ long (base to lamp box) x 7″ base diameter x 8″–9″ tall with handle |
| Shipping weight | About 20 lb packed |
| Condition | Antique, unpolished, sold as shown |
A fine piece of nautical history for a collector of maritime antiques and ship’s instruments, or for coastal and lake house decor.
Shipping: Because of its size and weight, this item ships by USPS at the rate calculated at checkout from your address.
Important Note
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