JEWELLERY, DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS AUCTION Tuesday, 17 February 2026 / 10:00 am start

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An old Heath & Co. London ship's binnacle compass,

Estimate $600 - $1,000
Looking for an starting bid of $480 (0 bids)

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Lot Details

the compass in brass base cover fitting only. Together with a wooden stand, requires a fitting to fix to above and with another two piece brass cover, slightly smaller than above. Dial dia.270mm. Ex. The ship's chandlery business of A Foster & Co. Ltd. Auckland.

An old Heath & Co. London ship's binnacle compass, Image 1++
An old Heath & Co. London ship's binnacle compass, Image 1++
An old Heath & Co. London ship's binnacle compass, Image 1++
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