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Steering Helm with Wheel by Benson Electric Co USA
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Steering Helm with Wheel by Benson Electric Co USA

1920 - 1940
Description

USN Bronze steering helm with 8 spoke wheel by the Benson Electric Company, Superior, Wisconsin.

Moving pointer for rudder angle.

Dated: JAN 1930

Height: 145.5 cm.

Diameter of wheel: 108 cm. (42 ½ inches).

Benson Electric Company was established in 1912 as a manufacturer of marine equipment.

Physical Dimensions
Height
145.5cm (57.28")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Declaration

Hatchwell Antiques has dated this Antique Ship Steering Helm to the 1930s.

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SA1118398
Description
USN Bronze steering helm with 8 spoke wheel by the Benson Electric Company, Superior, Wisconsin.

Moving pointer for rudder angle.

Dated: JAN 1930

Height: 145.5 cm.

Diameter of wheel: 108 cm. (42 ½ inches).

Benson Electric Company was established in 1912 as a manufacturer of marine equipment.

Height
145.5cm (57.28")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Date of Manufacture

Hatchwell Antiques has dated this Antique Ship Steering Helm to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1118398
Hatchwell Antiques
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An antique nautical ship steering wheel with eight turned wooden spokes and a brass rim trim, mounted on a polished brass pedestal stand.
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Archive I An antique nautical ship steering wheel with eight turned wooden spokes and a brass rim trim, mounted on a polished brass pedestal stand.

Steering Helm with Wheel by Benson Electric Co USA

Archive II An antique nautical ship steering wheel with eight turned wooden spokes and a brass rim trim, mounted on a polished brass pedestal stand. View II
Archive III An antique nautical ship steering wheel with eight turned wooden spokes and a brass rim trim, mounted on a polished brass pedestal stand. View III
Archive IV An antique nautical ship steering wheel with eight turned wooden spokes and a brass rim trim, mounted on a polished brass pedestal stand. View IV
Archive V An antique nautical ship steering wheel with eight turned wooden spokes and a brass rim trim, mounted on a polished brass pedestal stand. View V
Archive VI An antique nautical ship steering wheel with eight turned wooden spokes and a brass rim trim, mounted on a polished brass pedestal stand. View VI
Archive VII An antique nautical ship steering wheel with eight turned wooden spokes and a brass rim trim, mounted on a polished brass pedestal stand. View VII
Archive VIII An antique nautical ship steering wheel with eight turned wooden spokes and a brass rim trim, mounted on a polished brass pedestal stand. View VIII
Archive IX An antique nautical ship steering wheel with eight turned wooden spokes and a brass rim trim, mounted on a polished brass pedestal stand. View IX
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An antique nautical ship steering wheel with eight turned wooden spokes and a brass rim trim, mounted on a polished brass pedestal stand.
Steering helm with wheel by Benson Electric Co USA
Ref: SA1118398
An antique nautical ship steering wheel with eight turned wooden spokes and a brass rim trim, mounted on a polished brass pedestal stand.
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  • ObjectShips Helm
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleMaritime
  • MaterialHardwood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown, Brass
  • MotifsEight turned spokes, Brass outer rim, Cast brass central boss, Polished brass pedestal
  • SizeH 145.5 cm (57 in) x W 108 cm (43 in)

This 1930 maritime steering helm from the Benson Electric Company of Superior, Wisconsin, is a ship's helm crafted as an authentic USN bronze and hardwood object. The piece features a warm brown wooden wheel with eight turned spokes, set within a brass outer rim and secured by a cast brass central boss. A polished brass pedestal stand supports the wheel mechanism, which includes a moving pointer for the rudder angle, and the assembly is dated January 1930. The entire installation measures 145.5 cm high and 108 cm wide, presenting a commanding nautical profile. In a modern interior, this striking maritime piece finds a natural home in an empty corner of a coastal retreat, study, or hallway as a floor-standing display. The combination of dark polished timber and reflective brass surfaces brings a distinct historical navy aesthetic to interior spaces, serving as a functional-looking focal point without requiring structural mounting. The visible manufacturer markings, heavy-duty marine hardware, and traditional turning details establish its genuine nautical heritage for collectors and interior decorators seeking authentic maritime items.

FAQs

A ship steering helm is a manual control mechanism used aboard marine vessels to direct the rudder, traditionally consisting of a wooden wheel with turned spokes connected to a central brass boss mounted on a pedestal.

Authentic maritime helms were constructed using dense, water-resistant hardwoods such as teak, mahogany, or oak, combined with cast brass or bronze central hubs and reinforcing outer metal bands.

Genuine pieces feature heavy cast brass hub plates, functional keyways or internal gear fittings, manufacturer stampings or serial numbers, and natural patination on the turned wooden handles.

A pedestal-mounted helm functions as a focal architectural feature when positioned in an entrance hall, open-plan living area, or study with nautical or industrial design themes.

The wooden wheel spokes should be dusted with a soft dry cloth and treated periodically with neutral beeswax paste, while polished brass components can be maintained using non-abrasive metal cleaner.
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