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Late Victorian Ships Pelorus by Black & Co of Glasgow
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Late Victorian Ships Pelorus by Black & Co of Glasgow

19th century
Description

For sale, a late Victorian ship’s pelorus by A. Black & Co of Glasgow.

Comprised of brass circular two part case and octagonal base for positioning on a binnacle type stand, with domed lid revealing a large seven and a half inch silvered compass dial or bearing plate on a double gimballed base.

The central column contains a large pointer, normally aligned to the course of the ship. The semi circular divided arc, azmith circle and adjustable double sight give this instrument significantly more flexibility and accuracy to measure bearings relative to the ship’s axis.

The company, A. Black & Co remains somewhat of a mystery but I have found one other example with very similar design characteristics made by D. McGregor & Co of Glasgow & Greenoch circa 1880.

The modern pelorus was invented in the 1850’s by Lieutenant Matthew Curling Friend of The Royal Navy (1792-1871) and Fellow of The Royal Society.

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Declaration

Jason Clarke Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

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SA729728
Description
For sale, a late Victorian ship’s pelorus by A. Black & Co of Glasgow.

Comprised of brass circular two part case and octagonal base for positioning on a binnacle type stand, with domed lid revealing a large seven and a half inch silvered compass dial or bearing plate on a double gimballed base.

The central column contains a large pointer, normally aligned to the course of the ship.

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The semi circular divided arc, azmith circle and adjustable double sight give this instrument significantly more flexibility and accuracy to measure bearings relative to the ship’s axis.
Jason Clarke Antiques
fig 1. Late Victorian Ships Pelorus by Black & Co of Glasgow
fig 1. Late Victorian Ships Pelorus by Black & Co of Glasgow

The company, A. Black & Co remains somewhat of a mystery but I have found one other example with very similar design characteristics made by D. McGregor & Co of Glasgow & Greenoch circa 1880.

The modern pelorus was invented in the 1850’s by Lieutenant Matthew Curling Friend of The Royal Navy (1792-1871) and Fellow of The Royal Society.

Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Date of Manufacture

Jason Clarke Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA729728
Jason Clarke Antiques
Jason Clarke Antiques
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United Kingdom
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