Binnacle compass lamp - Brass - up to mid-20th century Great Britain Compass lamp (binnacle lamp) for placement in a compass house for lighting of the compass as an emergency in case power failed. The last picture is an example of the lamp in a compass house. Fitted with an oil burner marked Sherwood Trademark Sound Ltd. Height 22cm with lever 27cm diameter 8cm 0.5 kg. The lamp is in a nice and good condition, deliberately not polished to obtain a high gloss, which is a matter of taste. This lot will be properly packaged and sent by registered mail.