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Ships Wheel
Midwinter Antiques
for sale €813     $883
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Ships Wheel

19th century
Description

A large 19th century ships wheel, probably in teak with brass mounts to circumference on both sides and to the centre. The eight spokes are well turned, it has lovely carved Cupid’s bow carving between each spoke on inner circumference, has not been polished as yet.

It is a decorative piece whether hung on a wall or used as a table top with heavy duty glass on top.

Physical Dimensions
Height
130cm (51.18")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Ships Wheel to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1087839
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6894
Description
A large 19th century ships wheel, probably in teak with brass mounts to circumference on both sides and to the centre.
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The eight spokes are well turned, it has lovely carved Cupid’s bow carving between each spoke on inner circumference, has not been polished as yet.
Midwinter Antiques

It is a decorative piece whether hung on a wall or used as a table top with heavy duty glass on top.

Height
130cm (51.18")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Ships Wheel to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1087839
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6894
Midwinter Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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An antique wooden ship helm featuring turned handles, a circular wooden rim reinforced with brass banding, and a central brass hub.
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Archive I An antique wooden ship helm featuring turned handles, a circular wooden rim reinforced with brass banding, and a central brass hub.

Ships wheel

Archive II An antique wooden ship helm featuring turned handles, a circular wooden rim reinforced with brass banding, and a central brass hub. View II
Archive III An antique wooden ship helm featuring turned handles, a circular wooden rim reinforced with brass banding, and a central brass hub. View III
Archive IV An antique wooden ship helm featuring turned handles, a circular wooden rim reinforced with brass banding, and a central brass hub. View IV
Archive V An antique wooden ship helm featuring turned handles, a circular wooden rim reinforced with brass banding, and a central brass hub. View V
Archive VI An antique wooden ship helm featuring turned handles, a circular wooden rim reinforced with brass banding, and a central brass hub. View VI
Archive VII An antique wooden ship helm featuring turned handles, a circular wooden rim reinforced with brass banding, and a central brass hub. View VII
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Midwinter Antiques
Telephone 01630 672289 or 07972 703005
Location
Shropshire
United Kingdom

Near the triple border of counties
Shropshire/Staffordshire/Cheshire
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/midwinter
Verified Since Jun 2019
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Midwinter Antiques
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Location: Shropshire, United Kingdom, , Near the triple border of counties, Shropshire/Staffordshire/Cheshire
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An antique wooden ship helm featuring turned handles, a circular wooden rim reinforced with brass banding, and a central brass hub.
Ships wheel
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An antique wooden ship helm featuring turned handles, a circular wooden rim reinforced with brass banding, and a central brass hub.
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Ship wheels were introduced in the early 18th century to replace the tiller, allowing helmsmen to control larger vessels with greater ease. These hand-crafted wheels were essential navigation instruments on sailing ships throughout the 18th and 19th centuries before steam power and modern steering systems were adopted.

Traditional helms were primarily constructed from durable hardwoods resistant to marine environments, such as teak, oak, or mahogany. Metallic components like brass or bronze were routinely integrated for central hub mountings, structural reinforcement bands, and joint plates.

Authentic period ship helms display signifiers of genuine marine utility, including square-mortised brass central hubs, hand-turned timber handles showing honest surface wear, and brass fixings secured with slot-head screws rather than modern modern machine fittings.

An antique ship helm acts as a sculptural wall feature when mounted in focal areas such as above a fireplace mantel or console table. Its geometric form and rich timber tones provide visual contrast against clean neutral walls in coastal or eclectic interior schemes.

Maintain the timber by dusting with a soft, dry cloth and applying a beeswax polish occasionally to nourish dry surfaces. Avoid aggressive brass cleaners to preserve the natural aged patina and oxidisation that give historic fittings their character.
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