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Ship Helm

Vintage Ship Helm Center Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage and unique ship helm center table with glass top and supported by a marble base. Dake's
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Center Tables

Materials

Brass

Novelty Nautical Clock and Barometer Set by Westbury Clock Co., USA
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Nautical desk clock and barometer set by Westbury Clock Co., USA in the form of double ship's helm
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Antique Early 1900s American Nautical Objects

Materials

Bronze

Carved Dutch Curule Chair, circa 1895
Located in Evergreen, CO
backrest of three dancing characters dressed in traditional Dutch attire with portions of a ship's helm at
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Chairs

Materials

Oak

Carved Dutch Curule Chair, circa 1895
Carved Dutch Curule Chair, circa 1895
H 44.25 in W 23 in D 22.75 in
Nautical Brass and Bakelite Ships Wheel Helm Table Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1950s Brass And Bakelite Ships Wheel Accent Table Lamp With Pull Chain. Measures 14" High x 8" Wide
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Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass & Wood Nautical Maritime 6 Spoke Sail Boat Ships Wheel Helm 24"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century wood and brass ship's steering wheel / helm. Traditionally styled with six turned
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Late 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Yacht Helm By Brooke Yachts Of Lowestoft
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth century six spoke ships wheel with turned spindles. Heavy brass hub is engraved
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Antique Early 1900s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Nineteenth Century Small Ship's Wheel
Located in Norwell, MA
outer ring is heavy brass. This is an exceptional helm. Overall dimensions: Weight is 12 pounds. 24"H
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Vintage 1920s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Display Model of a Russian Harbor Patrol Ship
Located in Woodbury, CT
, emergency helm and other details. Ship is mounted on turned brass columns to display base within glazed
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

W. Hartmann Antique Oak & Copper Ships Binnacle Nautical Maritime Compass
By A. Lietz Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
are often in the helm of the ship and allow sailor to maintain the correct course. This beautiful
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Eight Spoke Mahogany Ship Boat Steering Wheel Nautical Maritime
Located in Antwerp, BE
This is a superb and very large antique Victorian mahogany and brass set ships wheel, circa 1880
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20th Century Belgian Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

19th Century American Nautical Inlaid Box
Located in Stamford, CT
19th Century American sailor made nautical themed inlaid ships wheel on the top, also called the
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ebony, Fruitwood, Mahogany

20th Century Plaster Art Deco French Sailor Sculpture, 1940
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
of the famous Meurice ceramic, Ideal Man scanning the horizon at the helm of the ship. It has no
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Vintage 1940s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gesso

20th Century Plaster Art Deco French Sailor Sculpture, 1940
20th Century Plaster Art Deco French Sailor Sculpture, 1940
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H 21.26 in W 25.6 in D 7.88 in
Fine Shipyard Model of a Steamship
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
with good detailed deck fittings including hatches, helm, windlass and ship's boats and masts and spars
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Antique 1850s English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Fine Shipyard Model of a Steamship
Fine Shipyard Model of a Steamship
H 19.3 in W 35.04 in D 11.42 in
Vintage Chinese Silver Battleship/Wugongchuan Ornament Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the scales and anatomical features. The plateaued helm of the ship is further ornamented with two
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1990s Chinese Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

A Small French Cast Iron Wall Plaque, The Coat of Arms of Paris, 20th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
beneath a plumed great helm. Dating to the 1900s, the plaque has a deep brown finish with some areas
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20th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Iron

Antique Miniature Sampler, circa 1800, by Sophia Honey
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
red. Inscription reads, 'The Lord himself will keep, His people safe from harm, Will hold the helm and
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Automaton Industrial series Quarterdeck, Helmsman mantel clock by Guilmet
Located in London, GB
Antique French, "Ship's Quarter Deck" Automata clock from the Industrial Series. The bronze and
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Antique 1890s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Copper

Two Claustras in Stamped and Patinated Copper, Italy, circa 1970
By Erminio Lozzi
Located in Paris, FR
was a prolific interior designer and helmed the refit of almost every Epirotiki Lines' cruise ship
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Vintage 1970s Italian Architectural Elements

Materials

Copper

Late 19th Century French Novelty ‘Quarterdeck’ Mantel Clock by Guilmet, Paris
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
with steel spade hands, the case made as the stern of a ship with the upper poop deck applied with
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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

End 19th century Large Nautical Mahogany Rudder with Eight Spokes Bronze Hub UK
Located in Milan, IT
boat, similar to those in use today. This solution has evolved over the helm square, in use in Europe
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Antique Late 19th Century British Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair of Patinated Bronze Figures After Giambologna
By Giambologna
Located in London, GB
panels, depicting cherubs at the helm of sailing ships, and navigating using globes. The decision to
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Ceramic Red and Black, Style, Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Klaus Mathis, the son of Robert Mathis and then director, who succeeded his father at the helm of the
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Red and Black, Style, Art Deco
Ceramic Red and Black, Style, Art Deco
H 20.87 in W 15.75 in D 8.27 in
Ducks Murano, 1930, Italian, Sing Salviati & C
By Salviati
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
his three children followed one another at the helm of the company and then Maurizio Camerino
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

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Set of 4 Dutch Brutalist Style Oak Ladder Back Dining Chairs
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Introducing the Perfect Addition to Your Brutalist Interior: Set of 4 Dutch Oak Ladder Back Dining Chairs Step into the captivating world of the 70s with our beautifully designed Du...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Very Rare 1867 Asprey & Co. Coromandel Dressing Table Box Sterling Silver Pearl
By Asprey International Limited
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare 1867 sterling silver hallmarked Asprey 166 Bond Street London Coromandel wood vanity dressing table box A very rare and high qual...
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Antique 1860s English Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

1960s Jefferson 500 Chrome Desk Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by a ship's compass, the Jefferson 500 is a perfect Space Age desk clock design with a polished chrome case, satin chrome surrounding the dial, and a black plastic base with...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

1960s Jefferson 500 Chrome Desk Clock
1960s Jefferson 500 Chrome Desk Clock
H 5 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
French Louis XVI Style Directoire Marble Top and Brass Mounted Accent Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 28 1/4in W: 15in D: 11 1/4in This is an exceptional example of fine 20th century French furniture! This vintage Louis XVI style marble top end table, accent table, ...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Night Stands

Materials

Marble, Brass

Medieval Carved Stone Head
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Highly unusual carved stone head of a bearded face with strong defined features. unusual "offering" bowl carved into the top section of the head. Well weathered. mounted to a later s...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

Medieval Carved Stone Head
Medieval Carved Stone Head
H 16.15 in W 7.09 in D 9.85 in
Royal Navy Ships Grating Table. Indoor or Outdoor Use. Year 1920's
Located in Canterbury, GB
A practical coffee table using a ship's grating (above the captains cabin) with fitted legs. This grating comes from a Royal Navy vessel, is beautifully weathered and would ideally s...
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Vintage 1920s Other Tables

Materials

Wood

Rare Child’s 17th Century Welsh Oak Great Chair c. 1620
Located in Heathfield, GB
An early and extremely rare original oak Great chair (Wales c. 1620) made for the child of a very wealthy household. In the early 17th century, Great chairs were used by the master ...
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Antique 17th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Egyptian Revival Bronze Round Pharaoh Case W/ Carved Bone Face, Circa 1920
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Immerse yourself in the opulence of the Original Art Deco era with this exquisite Egyptian Revival cast bronze case. Adorned with a meticulously carved bone face, the removable lid s...
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Victorian Carved Oak Hall Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique Victorian carved oak hall chairs having quality carved oak scrolls backs, solid oak shaped seats and standing on unusual bobbin turned front legs and out swept back l...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Antique Victorian Carved Oak Hall Chairs
Pair of Antique Victorian Carved Oak Hall Chairs
H 36.03 in W 17.72 in D 14.57 in
Antique Ships Yacht Marine Heavy Bronze Bulkhead Wall Clock Fully Working
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A wonderful, heavy bronze ship or Yacht bulkhead clock. Originally nickel plated, this has worn to a lovely rich brown patina with speckled old plating and green verdigris. A heavy b...
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Early 20th Century British Industrial Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze

"Italian Design Elegance: Vintage 1950s Console Table with Marble Top
Located in Rome, IT
Presenting an exquisite Italian-designed console table from the 1950s. Crafted with a sculptural form and refined elegance, it features a stunning marble top paired with an ash wood ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Vintage Mechanical Bakelite Maritime Wall Clock from Seth Thomas, 1950s
By Seth Thomas Clock Company
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage bakelite winding ships wall clock made by Seth Thomas Clock Company in United States during the 1950s .It features a dark brown bakelite case and a clear glass cover. The ori...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Wall Clocks

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Rolls Royce Pegasus Jet Engine Combustor Chamber Table
Located in London, GB
A Rolls Royce Pegasus jet engine annular ASM combustor chamber table, with 18 mm toughened glass top. The unique Pegasus engine powers all versions of the Harrier family of mult...
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Late 20th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

19th Century Bronze Ship's Clock from Kelvin White & Hutton, London
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Bronze ship's clock from Kelvin White & Hutton, London.
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Mid-20th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique English Regency Side Chairs with Marquetry Inlays & Caned Seat
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite pair of antique English regency side chairs in beautiful mahogany with very fine marquetry inlays of classical motifs in satinwood. Chairs are embellished with inlaid b...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Satinwood, Mahogany

Dutch Dining Chairs in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, oak, The Netherlands, 1940s These dining chairs not only shows a well-balanced backrest and overall frame. The frame is very structured and sturdy which is also visib...
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Vintage 1940s Dutch Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Dutch Dining Chairs in Oak
Dutch Dining Chairs in Oak
H 38 in W 17.92 in D 17.52 in

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Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting by Robert Helmer
By Robert Helmer
Located in Portland, OR
Mid-Century Modern oil painting by Robert Helmer, 1922-1990. Banded in black and mounted on white
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

British Ship's Helm
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautiful turn of the 20th century, museum quality British ship's helm. The unit is complete with
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English More Furniture and Collectibles

British Ship's Helm
British Ship's Helm
H 63.5 in W 52 in D 26 in
American Ship's Wheel or Helm with Brass Inlay of Stars & Shooting Stars
Located in Downingtown, PA
Ship's Helm with brass inlay of shooting stars and stars, Early 20th Century The large
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Cobalt Blue Glass Sailboat Electric Clock by Victor
Located in Van Nuys, CA
" Cobalt mirrored glass sail with ships helm around the clock face.
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Dutch Draw Leaf Dining Table with Parquet Top and Carved Peasant Legs
Located in Evergreen, CO
includes partial ship helms, embellishing the aprons on the front and back of the table, reminiscent of
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Early 20th Century Dutch Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Ship's Wheel, English, Bronze, Decorative Maritime Helm
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a mounted mid-century ship's wheel. An English, bronze and oak decorative maritime helm
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Mid-20th Century British Nautical Objects

Materials

Bronze

Old Boat Helm or Ship Wheel - for different uses
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Old boat helm for wall decoration or for coffee table with base and glass top - It has been
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Nautical Brass and Bakelite Ships Wheel Helm Table Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1950s brass and bakelite ships wheel accent table lamp with pull chain. Measures 14" high x 8" wide
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Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Small Wood Cased Ship Model "Paul Jones"
Located in Norwell, MA
, skylight, launches, helm, etc. Set at its waterline into a crafted sea. Mounted into a case as well. Circa
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Vintage 1930s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Ship's Wheel, American, Cast Iron, Beech, Nautical, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique ship's wheel. An American, cast iron and beech nautical helm, dating to the
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Iron

Antique Large Brass Set Eight Spoke Mahogany Ships Wheel, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb antique mahogany and brass ships wheel/helm circa 1880 in date. The wheel features
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Antique 1880s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Eight Spoke Mahogany and Brass Ships Wheel, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb and very large antique Victorian mahogany and brass set ships wheel, circa 1860 in
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

"Sunset - Far Pacific" Marine Seascape Painting of Clipper Ship by Henry Scott
By Henry Scott
Located in Shippensburg, PA
hours of the day. Two figures are observed in the helm watching over the waters while in the distance a
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20th Century British Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

English Compass Ship's log, 40's, teak and brass, 19th century compass. XIX
By Ainsley South Shields
Located in Valladolid, ES
essential tool in nautical equipment. They are usually at the helm of the ship and allow the sailor to
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Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Nautical Objects

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Early 19th C Royal William 1:48 Scale Model Ship Naval Prov Russell-Cotes Museum
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A scarce 1:48 scale admiralty board model of the 100 gun first rate ship of the line Royal William
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Antique Early 19th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Pine

Black and White Vintage Collection of Danish Photography Wall Art Mounted Prints
Located in San Jose, CA
for a gallery wall layout and to create depth into a space. Photos by Erik Olsen, Keld Helmer
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Two Large Tapestries by Erminio Lozzi, 1970s Period
By Erminio Lozzi
Located in Paris, FR
on the Piraeus shipyard. The Aquarius ship was built for Hellenic Mediterranean Lines (HML) in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Tapestries

Materials

Tapestry

Two Patinated Bronze Sculptures of Mercury and Fortuna after Giambologna
By Giambologna
Located in London, GB
, depicting cherubs at the helm of sailing ships, and navigating using globes. The decision to represent
Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Thomas Willis Picture of the Two-Masted Schooner, Sarah E. Walters
By Thomas H. Willis
Located in Downingtown, PA
Willis, is that the Schooner is not under sail, but is cutting water with a crewman at the helm and
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Decorative Art

Materials

Canvas, Silk

Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Costela Chair for Forma, Brazil, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil
Located in Utrecht, NL
company, leaving Eisler solely at the helm, to focus himself on painting and the making of wine on Salina
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Antique Folk Art Reverse-Gilded Verre Églomisé Mirror with Ship's Helm Frame
Located in Norwalk, CT
makes up the cobalt waters of this peaceful scene. The mirror is framed by an antique ship's helm.
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Glass

Vintage Teak Ships Wheel, 6 Spoke Helm Wheel, Teak and Brass
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Small teak helm wheel, ships wheel. A well shaped six spoke ship's helm wheel from the late 19th
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Vintage 1920s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Teak

Antique Italian Ships Wheel Table, Helm From Giuseppe Verdi
Located in Forney, TX
helm salvaged from the Italian passenger steam ship Giuseppe Verdi, rising on cylindrical patinated
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Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Center Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Ship's Wheel
Located in Norwell, MA
Varnished ship's wheel or helm. Eight turned spokes. Polished brass hub, brass outer ring. 30"
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Antique 19th Century Nautical Objects

Antique Ship's Wheel
Antique Ship's Wheel
H 30 in W 30 in D 2 in
Antique Original Ship's Wheel, English, Oak, Maritime, Collectable, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique original ship's wheel. An English, oak maritime collectable helm, dating to the
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Oak

Antique Ship's Wheel, English, Oak, Brass, Maritime, Decorative, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ship's wheel. An English, oak and brass maritime decorative helm, dating to the
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Oak

Small Antique Ship's Wheel, English, Teak, Bronze, Maritime, Decorative, C.1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique ship's wheel. An English, teak and bronze maritime decorative helm, dating
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Early 20th Century British Nautical Objects

Materials

Teak

Vintage Handmade Bronze Viking Ship by Edward Aagaard for Copenhagen Iron Art
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Beautifully crafted and detailed model of Viking Ship in patinated bronze by Edward Aagaard for
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Vintage 1970s Danish Primitive Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Large Antique Victorian Eight Spoke Mahogany and Brass Ships Steering Wheel
Located in Antwerp, BE
This is a superb and very large antique Victorian mahogany and brass set ships wheel, circa 1880
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20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

Lightship Nantucket
Located in Norwell, MA
sinking of LV-117 that was struck by the RMS Olympic, sister ship to the Titanic, killing seven of the
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20th Century Nautical Objects

Lightship Nantucket
Lightship Nantucket
H 24 in W 33 in D 13 in
Coast Guard Lightship "Nantucket" LV-112
Located in Norwell, MA
sinking of LV-117 that was struck by the RMS Olympic, sister ship to the Titanic, killing seven of the
Category

20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Automaton Industrial Series Quarterdeck Mantel Clock by Guilmet
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in London, GB
French, "Ship's Quarter Deck" Automata clock from the Industrial Series. The bronze and silvered
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Antique 1890s French Industrial Mantel Clocks

Materials

Copper, Bronze

Melchiorre Bega: Important Geometric Four Drawer Console in Walnut, Italy 1950s
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in New York, NY
and movie theaters, banks and office high-rises, churches and schools, yachts and cruise ships. For
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Very Large Nef - Warship in Battle - German Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
German sterling silver three-mast ship. Imported to Chester, England by Berthold Muller in 1903. A
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Antique Early 1900s German Sterling Silver

1964 Polish Ship's Helm with Fog Light, Hydroster
Located in Milan, OH
Introducing the Hydroster Ship's Helm with Fog Light, a rare and authentic piece of nautical
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Vintage 1960s Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

Set of Three Swivel Stools
Located in Spokane, WA
Swivel stools, with original wood patina, from helm of ship. Stamped American Seating Company
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20th Century American Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of Three Swivel Stools
Set of Three Swivel Stools
H 42.5 in W 23 in D 15.5 in
Highly Unusual One-Armed Chair
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Most likely a captains chair that would have been placed next to the helm on a very fine ship or
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Antique 19th Century British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Highly Unusual One-Armed Chair
Highly Unusual One-Armed Chair
H 41 in W 25.5 in D 17 in
Six Floral Tapestries by Erminio Lozzi for MV World Renaissance Ocean Liner
By Erminio Lozzi
Located in North Hollywood, CA
prolific interior designer and helmed the refit of almost every Epirotiki Lines' cruise ship, from Argonaut
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

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Ship Helm For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the ship helm you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every ship helm was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ship helm, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A ship helm is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Folk Art and Victorian styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Ship Helm?

A ship helm can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,229, while the lowest priced sells for $454 and the highest can go for as much as $17,500.