Antique Simpson Lawrence Large Brass Ship Binnacle & Maritime Compass #63354

This ships compass is housed in a brass binnacle. A binnacle is a waist-high case or stand on the deck of a ship, generally mounted in front of the helmsman, in which navigational instruments are placed for easy and quick reference as well as to protect the delicate instruments.

It was produced by Glasgow based Simpson-Lawrence LTD. Simpson-Lawrence was started in c.1908 by Mr A S Lawrence and traded from 11 St Andrews Square, Glasgow. The business became a private limited company in 1937 . During WW2 Simpson-Lawrence Ltd contributed a great deal of material for various types of service vessels. Following the war the popularity of yachting as a leisure pursuit increased and the industry expanded. Simpson-Lawrence were able to open a new factory in Deanside Road, Hillington.

This piece is full of character and charm, with some patina to the brass as shown in the photos. It would make an amazing display piece.

Size: 24cm tall x 25cm wide