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Wooden Ship Wheels

19th Century French Carved Walnut and Iron Painted Sailboat Wheel
Located in Dallas, TX
This large antique wooden ship wheel was carved in France, circa 1880. The traditional, fruitwood
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Antique Late 19th Century French Nautical Objects

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Iron

2 Victorian Ship Wheel Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
2 similar American Victorian wooden ship wheels with brass trim wired as chandeliers with 8 lights
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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

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Brass, Copper

1960s English Wooden Model of the 'Forceful in Portsmouth' Paddle Wheel Boat
Located in Haarlem, NL
This very large wooden model is a copy the original paddle wheel boat "Forceful in Portsmouth UK
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20th Century English Models and Miniatures

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Iron

Vintage Backgammon Box Game Set in Large Briefcase with Nautical Theme 1980s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
designed ships, a wooden ship wheel, golden Chanel chains, Hermes Gucci gold-style tassels, antique anchors
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Late 20th Century French Games

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Fabric

19thC Nautical Six Spoke Solid Brass Yacht Steering Wheel. American, Circa 1870
Located in Incline Village, NV
This 19th century American solid brass ship steering wheel was, more than likely, from a yacht
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Antique 1870s American Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Brass

Mid-Century Spanish Carved Armada Style Model Ship the "Fragata Espanola, 1780"
Located in Dallas, TX
," the large naval sailboat sits on an integral wooden base decorated with a small plaque which reads
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Mid-20th Century English Models and Miniatures

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Fabric, Wood, String

Sailing Steam Boat, Antique Yacht Model, Prince Albert Steam Yacht
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
interior. The model ship is intricately detailed with planked deck, hand rails, rudder and propeller, ships
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Early 20th Century English Sporting Art Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Mid-Century Spanish Souvenir Model of a late 18 Century Frigate
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
sits on an integral wooden base decorated with a small plaque which reads “Fragata Espanola Ano 1780
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects

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Bronze

Set of Antique 19th Century French Corner Chairs Breton Brittany Renaissance Oak
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
seats, openwork wooden backrests with the ubiquitous Breton Brittany ``ships wheel`` and turned legs
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Corner Chairs

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Oak

Unique & Large Japanese Oribe-ware Chair by Suzuki Gorô
By Goro Suzuki 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
said that making such large works is like “…sumo-wrestling with my wheel.”  When shipped we will add a
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Unique & Large Japanese Oribe-ware Chair by Suzuki Gorô
Unique & Large Japanese Oribe-ware Chair by Suzuki Gorô
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H 44.1 in W 14.77 in D 5.74 in
Tom Bruinsma Glazed Chair and Table for Mobach Ceramics, the Netherlands
By Mobach, Tom Bruinsma 1
Located in Utrecht, NL
depending on the angle and light. The wooden backs add an organic and modern touch to the chair. Dutch
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Ceramic

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English Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Victorian gilt bronze six-light chandelier. Measures: Diameter 75 cm. Height 90 cm. Six E27 bulbs.
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Brass

English Gilt Bronze Chandelier
English Gilt Bronze Chandelier
H 35.44 in Dm 29.53 in
1970s British Racing Green AC.GMT.CO. Industrial Wall Clock Chrome Bezel
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Rescued from industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert process allows us to create a high quality clock of luxury standards. At A.C GMT Co. we ...
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Vintage 1970s English Industrial Wall Clocks

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Chrome, Steel

1970s British Classic Blue & Chrome AC.GMT.Co. Industrial Wall Clock Black Dial
By Industrial Production
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert process allows us to create a high quality clock of luxury standards. At A.C GMT Co. we ...
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Vintage 1970s English Industrial Wall Clocks

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Steel, Chrome

18th Century Chippendale Tall Case Clock with Rocking Ship Automaton
Located in Essex, MA
IRISH TALL-CASE CLOCK BY WILLIAM HERON Late 18th Century Mahogany case, the bonnet with a scrolled broken arch pediment and the trunk with quarter columns. Rocking ship movement in...
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Antique Late 18th Century Northern Irish Chippendale Grandfather Clocks ...

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Brass, Iron

1970s British Bronze AC.GMT.Co. Industrial Wall Clock Chrome Bezel Black Dial
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert process allows us to create a high quality clock of luxury standards. At A.C GMT Co. w...
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Vintage 1970s English International Style Wall Clocks

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Chrome, Bronze, Steel

Large Vintage Industrial Art Deco Metal Smiths Electric Wall Clock, circa 1950
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in London, GB
Stunning example of the iconic factory wall clock by Smiths English Clock Systems. c.1950 Left in totally original condition, retaining the black factory paint which has developed a...
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Vintage 1950s English Industrial Wall Clocks

Materials

Steel

1970s British Bronze and Chrome AC GMT Co. Industrial Wall Clock White Dial
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert process allows us to create a high quality clock of luxury standards. At A.C GMT Co. we ...
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Vintage 1970s English Industrial Wall Clocks

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Bronze, Steel, Chrome

Antique Wooden Band Large Steamer Trunk Orange Ship Trunk Cunard Line Decals
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Wooden band large steamer trunk orange ship trunk Cunard line decals. Item features various original "Cunard Line First Class" decal stickers, bentwood banding, very nice vin...
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Early 20th Century Renaissance Trunks and Luggage

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Metal

Vintage 1970's-1980's GMT Lucite Table Mantle World Clock W/Airplane Second Hand
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful smoked lucite/acrylic world desk/table clock that dates from the 1970's to 1980's. Made by GMT and works great. The clock is battery operated. In very nice original conditi...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Acrylic, Lucite

Fine Signed Painting of a Tall Sailing Ship James Gale Tyler
By James Gale Tyler
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb quality painting of a tall sailing ship by James G. Tyler. This 19th century painting is masterfully done by the artist and the frame really adds to the quality of t...
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Antique 1890s American American Classical Paintings

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Canvas, Fruitwood

Midcentury Makio Hasuike Green Steel Sculptural Italian Towel Rack, Gedy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely midcentury green towel rack designed by the famous Japanese designer Makio Hasuike for Gedy in Italy in the 1977. This gorgeous towel rack is made in a fantastic vibrant gre...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

1970s British Classic Blue & Chrome Ac Gmt Co. Industrial Wall Clock White Dial
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert process allows us to create a high quality clock of luxury standards. At A.C GMT Co. we ...
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Vintage 1970s English Industrial Wall Clocks

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Steel, Chrome

Italian Wooden Ship Model of a 15th/16th C. Galleon, Tall Ship, 3-Masat Schooner
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian wooden ship model of a 15th/16th century galleon, from the early to mid 20th century. This three-mast schooner model, when given a closer look, reveals the minutia in the ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Architectural Models

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Wood

English 19th Century Trinity House Burl Walnut Writing Box Ship and Cube Inlay
Located in Wells, ME
English 19th century burl walnut writing box of unusual interior conformation. The exterior of the box is inlaid with a transitional English ship, having both sail and steam capabili...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

1970s British Orange & Chrome AC GMT Co. Industrial Wall Clock Black Dial
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert process allows us to create a high quality clock of luxury standards. At A.C GMT Co. we a...
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Vintage 1970s English Industrial Wall Clocks

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Brass, Steel, Chrome

Mahogany Ship's Wheel with Brass Hub
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass and mahogany ship's wheel with eight turned spokes. The wheels outer rim is inlaid with brass trim. Heavy brass hub has a full cap. Overall dimensions: 32" diameter.   
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20th Century Nautical Objects

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Large Wooden Ship's Wheel with Brass Accents
Located in New York City, NY
A large early 20th century wooden ship's wheel with brass accents.
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20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Vintage Steel and Wooden Ship’s Wheel
Located in Warsaw, PL
The original antique steering wheel from a fishing boat or a ship. Steel structure, profiled wood
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20th Century Polish Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

1920's Ship Steering Wheel
Located in Chicago, IL
1920's large wooden ship steering wheel.
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Early 20th Century American Nautical Objects

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Brass

20th Century Handcrafted Dutch Teak Wooden Steering Wheel from a Ship
Located in Raalte, NL
Original and rare model ship steering wheel made of teak with bronze mounting plate it is made in
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20th Century Dutch Nautical Objects

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Bronze

Nautical Chelsea Ship's Bell Clock
By Chelsea Clock
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a fabulous piece! The clock is in the shape of a yacht's wheel and is mounted into a wooden
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Vintage 1940s American Mantel Clocks

Nautical Chelsea Ship's Bell Clock
Nautical Chelsea Ship's Bell Clock
H 22.5 in W 17.5 in D 9.25 in
Wooden Ship's Wheel
Located in Norwell, MA
Early wooden yacht wheel. Eight spokes. Brass hub. Alternating wood inlay pattern. Overall
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20th Century Nautical Objects

Wooden Ship's Wheel
Wooden Ship's Wheel
H 4 in Dm 57 in
Ship's Wheel on Stand
Located in Norwell, MA
Heavy brass stand with eight spoke wooden ships wheel. Dimensions: 32.5" H x 15.5" W x 41
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20th Century Nautical Objects

Ship's Wheel on Stand
Ship's Wheel on Stand
H 32.5 in Dm 41 in
Authentic Ship's Wheel with Brass Diamond Inlay
Located in Norwell, MA
Early 19th century wooden ships wheel with diamond shaped brass inlay and wood hub. Wood hub places
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Antique Early 19th Century Nautical Objects

Antique Ship's Wheel as Coffee Table with Glass Top
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian era circa 1860s carved wooden ship's wheel, repurposed as a coffee table with glass top
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Antique 1860s American Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

19th Century French Carved Walnut and Iron Sailboat Wheel
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique wooden ship wheel was carved in France, circa 1880. The traditional, fruit wood
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Antique Late 19th Century French Nautical Objects

Materials

Iron

Ship's Wheel Coffee Table
Located in Wilton, CT
An authentic 65 inch ship's wheel coffee table with ten turned spokes and wooden block base. Nice
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Early 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mahogany, Oak

Ship's Wheel Coffee Table
Ship's Wheel Coffee Table
H 20.5 in Dm 65.5 in
American Brass and Wood Ship's Wheel and Steering Pedestal
Located in Buchanan, MI
`An American Brass and Wood Ship's Wheel and Steering Pedestal, the wheel with eight spokes
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20th Century American Decorative Objects

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Brass

An American Brass and Wood Ship's Wheel and Steering Pedestal,
Located in Buchanan, MI
An American Brass and Wood Ship's Wheel and Steering Pedestal, the wheel with eight spokes
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Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects

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Brass

An American Brass and Wood Ship's Wheel and Steering Pedestal,
Located in Buchanan, MI
An American Brass and Wood Ship's Wheel and Steering Pedestal, the wheel with eight spokes
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Antique 19th Century American Decorative Objects

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Brass

An American Brass and Wood Ship's Wheel and Steering Pedestal
By Drake Engine
Located in Buchanan, MI
An American Brass and Wood Ship's Wheel and Steering Pedestal, the wheel with eight spokes
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Antique 19th Century American Decorative Objects

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

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Brass

Antique Victorian Eight Spoke Mahogany and Brass Ships Wheel, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
ship's wheel is composed of eight cylindrical wooden spokes (though sometimes as few as six or as many as
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Nautical Objects

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Brass

American Cast Iron and Wood Classic Ship Wheel, Signed by Maker. Circa 1870
Located in Hollywood, SC
American cast iron ships wheel with eight iron spokes fitted with turned wooden handles and brass
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Antique 19th Century American Nautical Objects

Authentic Brass Wheel
Located in Norwell, MA
Copper and brass ship's wheel with wooden spokes stamped Brown Bros. & Co. LTD. Rosebank
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Early 20th Century Nautical Objects

Authentic Brass Wheel
Authentic Brass Wheel
H 2 in Dm 42 in
Late 19th Century English Folk art Ship Diorama
Located in London, GB
ships wheel and a couple with the female holding an umbrella. The ship has several wooden lifeboats
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Antique 1890s British Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wood

Life-Size Model Tall Ship of the San Felipe
Located in Eindhoven, NL
come with their own paddles. And then there are the skylight, ship bell, and ship wheel…etc. The model
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2010s Models and Miniatures

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Bronze

Life-Size Model Tall Ship of the San Felipe
Life-Size Model Tall Ship of the San Felipe
H 114.18 in W 157.49 in D 39.38 in
Scratch Built Folk Art Amazing French Distressed Ship Stamped, circa 1907
Located in London, GB
. The main ship wheel is movable and controls a mechanism connected to the bottom hull. 5. The lift
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Antique Early 1900s French Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wood

French Art Deco Nautical Themed Bakelite Cocktail Pick and Muddler Set
Located in Nantucket, MA
capstan wrapped with cord and topped with a ships wheel of tortoiseshell Bakelite with bone colored
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Barware

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Metal

Early 1900s Carved Wood Chandelier from Brittany, France, "Sailors of St. Malo"
Located in Dallas, TX
wooden chandelier also incorporates maritime legends with inscribed boats and life preservers. Hand
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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wood

Victorian Late 19th Century Nautical Gong in Brass and Wood
Located in New York, NY
suspended from a brass ship wheel, wrapped in highly detailed stylistic rope and affixed to a wooden plinth
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Antique 1890s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Nautical Objects

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Brass

Sailing Yacht Model "Whirlaway of Percuil"
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
intricately detailed with simulated planked deck, hand rails, rudder and propeller, ships wheel and rigged
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Vintage 1950s British Models and Miniatures

Sailing Yacht Model "Whirlaway of Percuil"
Sailing Yacht Model "Whirlaway of Percuil"
H 45.87 in W 38.19 in D 13.39 in
Large Wooden Ships Wheel on Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large decorative display 5 feet in diameter ships wheel Kinetic sculpture. Nicely weathered wood
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20th Century American Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Hardwood

Large Wooden Ships Wheel on Stand
Large Wooden Ships Wheel on Stand
H 68 in W 58 in D 14 in
Eight-Spoke Ship's Wheel
Located in Norwell, MA
Authentic eight-spoke wooden ship's wheel with a heavy brass hub and a varnished finish. Overall
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20th Century Nautical Objects

1940s Wood Ship Wheel with Bronze Center Hub, Spoke to Spoke
Located in New York, NY
1940s old nautical wooden ship wheel with a bronze center hub. Good size with wood spokes. This can
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Vintage 1940s Industrial Nautical Objects

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Bronze

19th Century French Carved Walnut and Iron Sailboat Wheel
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique wooden ship wheel was carved in France, circa 1880. The traditional, fruit wood
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Antique Late 19th Century French Nautical Objects

Materials

Iron

Vintage Red Wooden Folk Art Fairground Spinner Wheel
Located in London, GB
Vintage Fairground Wooden Handmade Folk Art Spinner – Rare and decorative item. For sale is an
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Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

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

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Brass, Copper

GHS British Mid-Century Bakelite and Brass Mounted Ships Wheel Nut Cracker
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish mid-century British nut cracker modeled as a ships wheel on brass fittings mounted in a
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

English Ship's Wheel Table of Oak and Brass with Octagonal Glass Top
Located in Austin, TX
An English occasional or cocktail table fashioned from an authentic sailing ship's wheel of wood
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20th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Brass

Early 20th Century Hand Built Wooden Folk Art Fishing Boat, , Art Deco
Located in Buffalo, NY
,retains ships wheel, propeller,masts,,fishing pole. rudder, Amazing finish and color..Art Deco Style..
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Metal

Vintage USS Constitution Plaque
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
the famous frigate USS Constitution. The plaque features a ship's wheel on a base, which reads: "This
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Vintage 1920s Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

Vintage USS Constitution Plaque
Vintage USS Constitution Plaque
H 6.5 in W 6 in D 1 in
Chinese Antique Finely Carved Box, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a beautiful almost 13" in length Chinese carved two-piece wooden box dating to the 19th
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

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Wood

Wooded Ship Wheel Mirror
Located in New York City, NY
Mirror features a wooden inspired ship wheel with a beautiful mirror in the center. It will add a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Mirrors

Wooded Ship Wheel Mirror
Wooded Ship Wheel Mirror
H 28 in W 28 in D 1.5 in
Antique Brass Boat Ship Steering Wheel
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique brass boat ship steering wheel with wooden handles.
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Early 20th Century American Nautical Objects

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Brass

Antique Brass Boat Ship Steering Wheel
Antique Brass Boat Ship Steering Wheel
H 20.25 in W 20.25 in D 1.5 in
Japanese Mid-Century Chrome & Black Enameled Wood Wheel & Flint Table Lighter
By Prince Japan
Located in Port Hope, ON
This beautifully designed Japanese Mid-Century Modern/Jet Age wheel and flint table lighter is by
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

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Chrome

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Wooden Ship Wheels For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of wooden ship wheels available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all wooden ship wheels available were constructed with great care. Wooden ship wheels have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Wooden ship wheels are generally popular furniture pieces, but Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made wooden ship wheels over the years, but those made by Mobach, Tom Bruinsma and Prince Japan are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Wooden Ship Wheels?

Wooden ship wheels can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,266, while the lowest priced sells for $295 and the highest can go for as much as $26,390.
Questions About Wooden Ship Wheels
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ship’s wheels are usually made from wood, and often feature eight or six spokes with curved handles to allow for comfortable adjustment of the wheel. The center hub of the wheel may feature a metal, usually brass, plate for enhanced durability. Take a look on 1stDibs for an array of antique ship’s wheels.