Vintage Bronze Dirigo Gimbal Mount Compass 7 1/2 Bezel Large 6 Card 21 Wide

  

THIS LISTING IS FOR A VINTAGE BRONZE DIRIGO GIMBALLED COMPASS. THIS ONE IS EQUIPPED WITH THE BALLS ON EACH SIDE THAT ARE USED TO COMPENSATE FOR A STEEL BOAT, THEY ARE MOUNTED ON REMOVABLE BRACKETS ON EACH SIDE IF YOU WANT TO REMOVE THEM FOR YOUR APPLICATION. IT LOOKS GREAT WITH THE BALLS IF YOU WANT TO USE IT FOR A DISPLAY PIECE. THE BALLS ARE REFERRED TO AS "KELVIN'S BALLS" IN THE UK, OR IN THE U. THEY ARE KNOWN AS "NAVIGATOR'S BALLS".

THE BRONZE BEZEL MEASURES APROX 7 1/2" DIAMETER, THE OUTER GIMBALL RING IS APROX 8 3/4" DIAMETER, AND IT STANDS APROX 5" TALL AT THE COMPASS AND AT THE BALLS IS APROX 8" TALL. THE OVERALL WIDTH IS APROX 21" THE COMPASS HAS AN APROX 6" CARD AND NO BUBBLES. IT'S A LARGE COMPASS AND WOULD MAKE A NICE DISPLAY PIECE, THE CARD HAS A NICE VINTAGE LOOK TO IT.

Comnav Dirigo 6 Bracket Compass, 20720004. Dirigo compasses have been handcrafted to meet the highest standards for commercial navigation. They are rugged, accurate, and most importantly reliable. Created with the highest quality materials, our compasses are built to last. Providing quality magnetic compasses with a proven workboat history.

The traditional Dirigo compasses are made with only the highest quality materials, just as they were made 100 years ago. A hand machined copper bowl, solid glass lens and high quality pivots and jewels make these the finest compasses available today. Add a map to your own listings. The item "VINTAGE BRONZE DIRIGO GIMBAL MOUNT COMPASS 7 1/2 BEZEL LARGE 6 CARD 21 WIDE" is in sale since Thursday, August 23, 2018.

This item is in the category "eBay Motors\Parts & Accessories\Boat Parts\Electronics & Navigation\Compasses". The seller is "rags4jc" and is located in Morro Bay, California.

This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Manufacturer Part Number: BRONZE GIMBALLED COMPASS
• Brand: DIRIGO