A RARE ALL BRASS 'FAITHFUL FREDDIE' SUBMARINE BINNACLE BY KELVIN BOTTOMLEY & BAIRD LTD., CIRCA 1912

with glazed hood, two correction spheres and 3in. compass card signed as per title and gimbal mounted in brass bowl with top and bottom glasses, locking arm and prismatic Azimuth ring with bubble level and shades within brass binnacle with maker's plate inscribed Pattern 185 Binnacle No. 17 with retractable shade and lower compartment with electric bulb socket -- 13½in. (34cm.) high

Condition Report

Compass with bubble, hood dented top left with crack just under, overall appears in highly original condition and has typical wear commensurate with age.

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