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Waywiser

19th century
Sold 10 August 2025 · Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
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The early 19th century Waywiser with silvered dial & brass bezel with six spoke wheel , mahogany forked body , shaped top & bar handles , surveyors measuring device , the dial marked for yards , furlongs & miles.

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Height 52 3/4"

Width 10 1/2"

Wheel diameter 31 1/2"

Physical Dimensions
Height
134cm (52.76")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
80cm (31.50")
Declaration

Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster has dated this Antique Wooden Waywiser to the 19th Century.

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SA1156070
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mhw4475
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Description
The early 19th century Waywiser with silvered dial & brass bezel with six spoke wheel , mahogany forked body , shaped top & bar handles , surveyors measuring device , the dial marked for yards , furlongs & miles.

Smart item

Height 52 3/4"

Width 10 1/2"

Wheel diameter 31 1/2"

Height
134cm (52.76")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
80cm (31.50")
Date of Manufacture

Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster has dated this Antique Wooden Waywiser to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1156070
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mhw4475
Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010

Heathcote antiques ,a family run business

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A tall wooden waywiser featuring a large spoked wheel, vertical shaft with a circular brass dial face, and a shaped handle at the top. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A tall wooden waywiser featuring a large spoked wheel, vertical shaft with a circular brass dial face, and a shaped handle at the top. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Waywiser

Archive II A tall wooden waywiser featuring a large spoked wheel, vertical shaft with a circular brass dial face, and a shaped handle at the top. View II
Archive III A tall wooden waywiser featuring a large spoked wheel, vertical shaft with a circular brass dial face, and a shaped handle at the top. View III
Archive IV A tall wooden waywiser featuring a large spoked wheel, vertical shaft with a circular brass dial face, and a shaped handle at the top. View IV
Archive V A tall wooden waywiser featuring a large spoked wheel, vertical shaft with a circular brass dial face, and a shaped handle at the top. View V
Archive VI A tall wooden waywiser featuring a large spoked wheel, vertical shaft with a circular brass dial face, and a shaped handle at the top. View VI
Archive VII A tall wooden waywiser featuring a large spoked wheel, vertical shaft with a circular brass dial face, and a shaped handle at the top. View VII
Archive VIII A tall wooden waywiser featuring a large spoked wheel, vertical shaft with a circular brass dial face, and a shaped handle at the top. View VIII
Archive IX A tall wooden waywiser featuring a large spoked wheel, vertical shaft with a circular brass dial face, and a shaped handle at the top. View IX
Archive X A tall wooden waywiser featuring a large spoked wheel, vertical shaft with a circular brass dial face, and a shaped handle at the top. View X
Archive XI A tall wooden waywiser featuring a large spoked wheel, vertical shaft with a circular brass dial face, and a shaped handle at the top. View XI
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Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster

Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
Telephone 01535 635 250 or 07887 900572
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West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/webster
Verified Since Sep 2010
Items For Sale 149
Items Sold 4,478
Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
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A tall wooden waywiser featuring a large spoked wheel, vertical shaft with a circular brass dial face, and a shaped handle at the top.
Waywiser
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A tall wooden waywiser featuring a large spoked wheel, vertical shaft with a circular brass dial face, and a shaped handle at the top.
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  • ObjectScientific Instruments
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian / Victorian Scientific
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSpoked wheel, Circular dial face, Turned handle, Brass bezel
  • SizeH 134 cm (53 in) x W 27 cm (11 in) x D 80 cm (31 in)

FAQs

A waywiser, also known as a perambulator or measuring wheel, is a mechanical device used historically by surveyors and cartographers to measure distances over land by counting the revolutions of a wheel.

These instruments were typically constructed using hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut for the frame and wheel, combined with brass dials, glass faces, and internal gear mechanisms made from brass or steel.

Authentic pieces usually feature hand-carved wooden components, period-appropriate joinery, patinated brass dials with hand-engraved markings, and signs of genuine wear and oxidisation consistent with age.

Due to its sculptural form and mechanical interest, this item functions well as a focal point in a study or library, often displayed freestanding or mounted against a wall to highlight its historic character.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity and temperature levels to prevent wood cracking or metal corrosion, alongside occasional gentle dusting with a soft, dry cloth without applying harsh chemical polishes.
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