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Large Early Victorian Ship's Wheel in Untouched Condition, Circa 1850
WelshAntiques
for sale €878     $953
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Large Early Victorian Ship's Wheel in Untouched Condition, Circa 1850

19th century
For Sale by WelshAntiques
Description

A rare example of an early ship's wheel of large size and substantial proportions in untouched original condition. The wheel is made from teak - the preferred timber for nautical fittings - and has finely-moulded edges and stout detailed turned spindles terminating in handles. There is a wonderful colour and surface. The brass fittings on the hub and around the rim have aged to a verdigris patination through exposure to the atmosphere.

It may benefit from a polish for dispaly purposes, according to taste.

Circa 1850

(A small wooden bracket has been added to one side for hanging - see pic 2)

Width: 48 ins; 122 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

WelshAntiques has dated this Victorian Wooden Ships Wheel to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA804951
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A rare example of an early ship's wheel of large size and substantial proportions in untouched original condition.
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The wheel is made from teak - the preferred timber for nautical fittings - and has finely-moulded edges and stout detailed turned spindles terminating in handles.
WelshAntiques

There is a wonderful colour and surface. The brass fittings on the hub and around the rim have aged to a verdigris patination through exposure to the atmosphere.

It may benefit from a polish for dispaly purposes, according to taste.

Circa 1850

(A small wooden bracket has been added to one side for hanging - see pic 2)

Width: 48 ins; 122 cms.

Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

WelshAntiques has dated this Victorian Wooden Ships Wheel to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA804951
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Leading specialist in welsh furniture and folk art for 56 years

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A Victorian wooden ships wheel featuring eight turned spokes, a central brass boss, and outer brass rim reinforcement.
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Archive I A Victorian wooden ships wheel featuring eight turned spokes, a central brass boss, and outer brass rim reinforcement.

Large Early Victorian Ship's Wheel in Untouched Condition, Circa 1850

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Carmarthenshire
SA17 5AJ
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A Victorian wooden ships wheel featuring eight turned spokes, a central brass boss, and outer brass rim reinforcement.
Large Early Victorian Ship's Wheel in Untouched Condition, circa 1850
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A Victorian wooden ships wheel featuring eight turned spokes, a central brass boss, and outer brass rim reinforcement.
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FAQs

During the Victorian era, ships wheels served as the primary mechanical steering apparatus for sailing vessels and early steamships, designed to manually control the rudder via mechanical linkages.

These wheels were typically constructed from dense, water-resistant hardwoods such as teak, mahogany, or oak, reinforced with brass or iron banding and a heavy central metal boss.

Authentic period wheels feature hand-turned wooden spokes, pegged joinery, signs of functional wear around the handles, and natural surface oxidisation on the brass elements.

A original ships wheel functions effectively as a focal wall hanging above a sideboard, mantelpiece, or within an entryway to add nautical character.

Dust the wooden spokes regularly with a dry cloth and apply natural wax paste periodically, avoiding chemical polishers that disrupt original brass patination.
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