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VINTAGE BRONZE DIRIGO GIMBAL MOUNT STEEL BOAT COMPASS 7 1/2" BEZEL 6" CARD 21"

$ 171.6

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Restocking Fee: 15%
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Manufacturer Part Number: BRONZE GIMBALLED COMPASS
  • Brand: DIRIGO
  • Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Condition: GOOD VINTAGE USEABLE CONDITION. FLUID IS FULL, NO BUBBLES (PLEASE VIEW PHOTOS) THINGS TO NOTE ARE THAT SOME OF THE PAINT HAS FLAKED OFF THE THE BRASS ARM ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE CARD, THE PAINT CHIPS ARE HEAVY AND STAY ON THE BOTTOM, (SEE LAST PHOTOS) ALSO ONE BALL IS LARGER THAN THE OTHER, THE PIVOT SCREWS/STUDS WHERE IT MOUNTS IN THE OUTER RING ARE FROZEN AND I'M AFRAID TO TRY AND BREAK THEM LOOSE AND DAMAGE IT, UNTIL THOSE STUDS CAN BE ADJUSTED, THE COMPASS LEANS AFT, I SUPPOSE YOU COULD SHIM THE BOTTOM OF THE MOUNT TO ADJUST IT. THE STUDS THAT ATTACH THE OUTER RING TO THE MOUNT BOTH SCREW FREELY.

    Description

    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.S. 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.
    THESE ARE STILL BEING MANUFACTURED TODAY, THEY HAVE A LIST PRICE OF ,398 AND ANOTHER 0+ FOR THE BALLS AND BRACKETS.
    Comnav Dirigo 6 In. Bracket Compass
    Brand:
    Comnav
    Comnav Dirigo 6" Bracket Compass, 20720004
    20720004
    List Price:
    $US 1,398.00
    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.
    PLEASE CHECK MY OTHER LISTINGS FOR ADDITIONAL VINTAGE, AS WELL AS NEW BOAT HARDWARE.