Kelvin White Co. Gimbaled Pelorus in Wood Box

Kelvin White Co. gimbaled Pelorus sight vane in later wood box. Makers lable inside glass cover states "KELVIN WHITE CO., NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, BOSTON- NEW YORK. Weighted brass bowl housing. Sight with colored glass filter and level. fitted wood box. Some deterioration to interior center ring Black-painted outer ring. Retains an old bronzed brass patina. 8 inch sight glass diameter.  The box measures 11 1/2 X 11 1/2 X 10 1/2 inches tall.

This item is from the Herb Jones Maritime Collection and was the personal property of the artist.