AN ITALIAN BRASS YACHT BINNACLE AND COMPASS, BY

AN ITALIAN BRASS YACHT BINNACLE AND COMPASS, BY SALMIERI, GENOA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY, the circular double suspended liquid compass within a domed brass binnacle fitted with handle and side light box, centering a conforming glass window covering a black painted white directional dial with fleur-de-lys North pointer, signed "M. SALMIERI / GENOVA," enclosing "1701." Height: 9 1/4" Width: 9 1/2" Depth: 9" Dimensions: Condition Report: Good condition for Italian brass marine instruments of this age and use including but not limited to normal surface marks, scratches, dings, oxidation spots and expected wear from use throughout. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."