Ship Compass & Binnacle, Brass 1954 Poitevin-Duault with Osaka Compass

This Brass Poitevin-Duault Ship Binnacle was manufactured in December 1954 and includes a Nunotaki Seiki Osaka Works compass. The French company Poitevin-Duault, founded in 1827, produced navigation equipment including marine compasses, electrical repeaters, and thermocouple pyrometers. Their name references two French regions: Poitou and Duault.

This Brass Poitevin-Duault Ship Binnacle features international components and a unique production history. The company often collaborated with global distributors. In fact, U.S. records from the mid-20th century document Poitevin-Duault’s foreign activities. The company officially closed on January 26, 1998.

Inside the binnacle sits a Nunotaki Seiki Osaka compass, still in good condition aside from mildly fogged glass. A brass azimuth circle is mounted on top and shows some wear, visible in the product photos.

Features:

• Brass Poitevin-Duault Ship Binnacle – manufactured in 1954
• French-made housing – paired with a Japanese Osaka compass
• Nunotaki Seiki compass – with azimuth circle (some wear)
• Historical manufacturer – Poitevin-Duault closed in 1998
• Ideal for collectors – maritime, military, or industrial displays

Here’s a short YouTube video about Cassens and Plath’s History: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zq1QxwW6oog