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Style: American Empire
Mahogany and Brass Skylight Ship Binnacle, T.S. J.D. Negus NY, Circa 1860
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany and brass skylight ship binnacle. T.S. and J.D. Negus company was established in 1848 in New York City. They were makers of fine scientific instruments, circa 1848-1900. This highly desirable and maritime instrument is made of carved mahogany with a brass and glass skylight...
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1860s American Antique American Empire Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

American Mahogany and Brass Ship Binnacle, Riggs Brothers, Phila. Circa 1880
By Riggs Brothers
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany ship binnacle with a brass-mounted dome helmet, internal dry compass by Ritchie of Boston, flanking removable burners with the original fonts and resting on an octa...
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1880s American Antique American Empire Scientific Instruments

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Brass

American Nautical Brass Yacht Binnacle Mounted in Mahogany Case, Circa 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
American nautical mahogany yacht binnacle with a hinged locking oval glass viewing port, original removable brass side light burner with font, brass carrying handle, and fitted with ...
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1890s American Antique American Empire Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Pair of American Brass Nautical Taffrail Log Spinners, Negus, NY, Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass nautical taffrail log spinners, Late 19th century. Stamped by brothers Thomas Shufeldt Negus, Jr. (1828-1894) & John Davidson Negus (1833-1890) manufacturers and merchants of chronometers and other fine marine instruments...
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1880s American Antique American Empire Scientific Instruments

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Brass

American Polished Steel Sky Light Binnacle with Rope Carved Base, Phil. C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
American polished steel sky light binnacle with rope carved base, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Norfolk VA. Late 19th century. Binnacle has been electrified fo...
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1880s American Antique American Empire Scientific Instruments

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Brass, Steel

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American Walnut Brass Telescope with Level Mounted on Tripod Stand, 20th Century
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American Mahogany Nautical Ship Wheel Mounted on Brass Geared Pedestal. C. 1870
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American Brass Surveying Transit Signed F. E. Brandis, Sons Co. NY, Circa 1890
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American Mahogany and Leather Dental Arm Chair, Circa 1840
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