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What are ship’s wheels made from?
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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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for Wooden Ship Wheels on 1stDibs
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Nautical Objects
Materials
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
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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
Category
20th Century Belgian Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
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
Category
20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Materials
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
Category
Late 20th Century French Games
Materials
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
Category
Antique 1870s American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
