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Vintage Bronze PELORUS in Fine Mahogany Case Ca 1940
This Fine Pelorus Has Been Sold. Thank you! VINTAGE PELORUS IN FINE MAHOGANY CASE Ca 1940 FINE SMALL BRONZE PELORUS CA 1940 A fine quality small craft & yacht size pelorus in a magnificent Mahogany case PRESENTED is a finely made navigation instrument called a pelorus which is used to take relative bearings in determining a vessel's position. These bearings are then related to the ship's heading and the compass bearing of the object sighted is determined. It does not have a maker's imprint. Only the number 142 is stamped on back of the frame. It is housed inside a finely made Mahogany case with a rich, warm patina. Inside the case is a small label with some numbers and "BEARING PLATE". Beneath it is a partially readable ink passport style stamp with the date, 23 DEC 1945. The rest is illegible. The word pelorus comes from the name of the guide who directed Hannibal's army from Carthage to Rome in 218 B.C. This example consists of a compass rose with North in the form of an elaborate Flur De Lis as the zero indicator. The cardinal points having directional coordinates "lettered", N, S, E, & W. that are further subdivided by NE, SE, SW, NW markings which divides the circle into 32 points, each of 11 1/4 degrees. The outer circle is in increments of one degree, with a notation each ten degrees. These are divided into quadrants that count up and down from 0 to 90. This presentation is uncommon since degrees in this country are usually presented from 0 to 360. Antique compass card with quadrants, 0-90 ° Contemporary compass card, 0 -360° The silvered compass rose is set inside a bronze ring on gimbals with a heavy lead weight below so that it remains level during the ships movements. There are two sighting vanes which move together. The viewer's vane has to two sun shades attached. The forward vane has a hairline thread that is lined up on the body. It is designed to be used while in its Mahogany case. The case is so finely finished that it allows it to be displayed with magnificence in almost any setting or to be used as its design was intended. Pelorus' compass card with quadrants, 0 - 90°, and Cardinal and Intermediate Points The two sighting vanes are aimed at a terrestrial object with the bearing read off the compass card. These bearings are simultaneously compared to the vessel's compass heading which then gives the compass bearing to the object. Appropriate adjustment is made for compass error. Bearings of two objects, taken sequentially, will fix the vessel's position. Similar observations of a rising or setting sun when on the prime vertical allow for determining compass error. CONDITION: Except for some minor stains on the interior of the case and some of the original varnish worn away, the item is "like new" and may be considered in excellent condition. Sighting vane with hairline thread Very high quality case DIMENSIONS: Diameter of outer ring 4 inchesDiameter of compass rose 3 3/4 inches CASE: 8" x 8" x 5 1/4" Weight 9 3/4 pounds Not often found is a piece of old gear in such great condition. A great selection for any collection or use it at sea. STANDARD FLAT RATE SHIPPING to the 48 contiguous States $30.00 OUR UNCONDITIONAL NO NONSENSE GUARANTEE: If not completely satisfied with your purchase it may be returned within five days of receipt in its original packaging if without damage. Return items must be insured for their full value. Only a prior email authorization from us for the return is required. Shipping charges are included in this offer if an error is due to our fault. International buyers welcome, but should know their counties' must inquire first. We have satisfied customers in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Estonia, England, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Malaysia, Martinique, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Nova Scotia, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, USVI and the Eastern Caribbean. Copyright 2009 by Land And Sea Collection™, All Rights Reserved
FINE SMALL BRONZE PELORUS CA 1940
PRESENTED is a finely made navigation instrument called a pelorus which is used to take relative bearings in determining a vessel's position. These bearings are then related to the ship's heading and the compass bearing of the object sighted is determined. It does not have a maker's imprint. Only the number 142 is stamped on back of the frame. It is housed inside a finely made Mahogany case with a rich, warm patina. Inside the case is a small label with some numbers and "BEARING PLATE". Beneath it is a partially readable ink passport style stamp with the date, 23 DEC 1945. The rest is illegible. The word pelorus comes from the name of the guide who directed Hannibal's army from Carthage to Rome in 218 B.C. This example consists of a compass rose with North in the form of an elaborate Flur De Lis as the zero indicator. The cardinal points having directional coordinates "lettered", N, S, E, & W. that are further subdivided by NE, SE, SW, NW markings which divides the circle into 32 points, each of 11 1/4 degrees. The outer circle is in increments of one degree, with a notation each ten degrees. These are divided into quadrants that count up and down from 0 to 90. This presentation is uncommon since degrees in this country are usually presented from 0 to 360.
The silvered compass rose is set inside a bronze ring on gimbals with a heavy lead weight below so that it remains level during the ships movements. There are two sighting vanes which move together. The viewer's vane has to two sun shades attached. The forward vane has a hairline thread that is lined up on the body. It is designed to be used while in its Mahogany case. The case is so finely finished that it allows it to be displayed with magnificence in almost any setting or to be used as its design was intended.
The two sighting vanes are aimed at a terrestrial object with the bearing read off the compass card. These bearings are simultaneously compared to the vessel's compass heading which then gives the compass bearing to the object. Appropriate adjustment is made for compass error. Bearings of two objects, taken sequentially, will fix the vessel's position. Similar observations of a rising or setting sun when on the prime vertical allow for determining compass error. CONDITION: Except for some minor stains on the interior of the case and some of the original varnish worn away, the item is "like new" and may be considered in excellent condition.
DIMENSIONS: Diameter of outer ring 4 inchesDiameter of compass rose 3 3/4 inches CASE: 8" x 8" x 5 1/4" Weight 9 3/4 pounds Not often found is a piece of old gear in such great condition. A great selection for any collection or use it at sea. STANDARD FLAT RATE SHIPPING to the 48 contiguous States $30.00 OUR UNCONDITIONAL NO NONSENSE GUARANTEE: If not completely satisfied with your purchase it may be returned within five days of receipt in its original packaging if without damage. Return items must be insured for their full value. Only a prior email authorization from us for the return is required. Shipping charges are included in this offer if an error is due to our fault. International buyers welcome, but should know their counties' must inquire first. We have satisfied customers in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Estonia, England, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Malaysia, Martinique, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Nova Scotia, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, USVI and the Eastern Caribbean. Copyright 2009 by Land And Sea Collection™, All Rights Reserved
Diameter of outer ring 4 inchesDiameter of compass rose 3 3/4 inches CASE: 8" x 8" x 5 1/4" Weight 9 3/4 pounds
Not often found is a piece of old gear in such great condition. A great selection for any collection or use it at sea.
STANDARD FLAT RATE SHIPPING to the 48 contiguous States $30.00 OUR UNCONDITIONAL NO NONSENSE GUARANTEE: If not completely satisfied with your purchase it may be returned within five days of receipt in its original packaging if without damage. Return items must be insured for their full value. Only a prior email authorization from us for the return is required. Shipping charges are included in this offer if an error is due to our fault. International buyers welcome, but should know their counties' must inquire first. We have satisfied customers in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Estonia, England, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Malaysia, Martinique, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Nova Scotia, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, USVI and the Eastern Caribbean. Copyright 2009 by Land And Sea Collection™, All Rights Reserved
International buyers welcome, but should know their counties' must inquire first. We have satisfied customers in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Estonia, England, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Malaysia, Martinique, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Nova Scotia, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, USVI and the Eastern Caribbean.