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Early Perko Skylight Binnacle & Compass, 1930's-40's
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It is very unusual to find any piece of delicate nautical gear of this age that has never been damaged, molested, modified, allowed to corrode, or made into a lamp. we have a fine one. Originally (?) on a vintage motor boat of 30 or 35 feet in length, whose photo is included in the sale, this binnacle has never seen a power buffing wheel, and appears to have last been hand polished sometime during the Nixon administration. T is no damage and all glass is original. Night navigation was possible, as the original bulb socket is at the top of the skylight. (Llight sources in later binnacles came from the base of the binnacle.) The socket will need to be re-wired. The mounting flange is 9” in diameter, and the total height is 12” . The compass face is approximately 5.5”, and the compass is made by Star, of Boston. The compass itself is in excellent condition. Overall condition is 9+ on the infamous scale of 10. The patina on the brass binnacle is even, and appears to be at least several decades old. This is a fully usable, very attractive navigation instrument for a classic (or even a newer) boat, either power or sail. Perko began life as Perkins Marine Lamp Corp. in 1907, and adopted the trade name “Perko” in 1922. It was, and still is, a family-owned business, making quality marine fittings, among other products. As mentioned earlier, one does not often run upon 70-year-old items such as this in original condition - and at a reserve that is significantly less than the price a similar modern-day replacement would command. E-mail me early for more information, or detail photos. Bid early, bid often, and don't let this good one get away. The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. 
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