#303 • Brass Nautical Station Pointer in Fitted Wooden Case

Part of November 2026 Fantastic Finds Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $5.00

Status: Available

Bidding closes Nov 15, 2026 5:43 PM AKST

Category: Boats & Accessories

This brass nautical station pointer has a graduated circular scale and three long radial arms, housed in a fitted wooden case. Central fasteners secure the adjustable arms against finely divided angle markings, and the brass has developed a warm brown patina. A navigator used a station pointer to transfer horizontal angles measured between coastal landmarks to a chart. With the outer arms set to the observed angles, the instrument could be aligned with the charted landmarks to locate the vessel. The same principle also served hydrographic surveying before electronic position finding. The hinged wooden case has a shaped recess for the instrument and measures approximately 22" x 7" x 2.5" thick.