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Captains Wheel

Swarovski for Rohl Brushed Nickel Captains Wheel Regency Handles, Knobs, Italy
By Swarovski
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Swarovski for Rohl brushed nickel captains wheel Regency handles, knobs, Italy. Gorgeous set. New
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1990s French Hollywood Regency Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Art Deco Ship's Wheel Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co.
By Chase and Co., Walter Von Nessen
Located in San Diego, CA
1930s. The bookends are made of walnut, brass and bakelite; they depict the captain’s wheel of a ship
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Nautical Captain Ship Wheel Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully forged in solid brass, these nautical ship wheels have a classic aesthetic that is ideal for coastal and nautical décor but can easily translate to industrial and eclecti...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

19th Century Bronze Boat Captain Ship's Wheel Shaped Table Clock
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century bronze boat captains ship's wheel shaped table clock with several clock faces.
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Antique Late 18th Century European Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Primative Antique circa 1760 Carthorse Wheel Remade into a Captains Swivel Chair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly collectable circa 1760 Carthorse wheel
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Antique 1760s English George II Swivel Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of Brass Dining/ Side Chairs Attributed to Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Toronto, ON
This splendid pair of brass side chairs with captains or ships wheel backs in original black vinyl
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Materials

Brass

Swiss Nema Cipher Machine
Located in New Orleans, LA
discovering that it had been de-coded by both Allied and the German cryptanalysts. The wheel-based NEMA is
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20th Century Swiss Other Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Swiss Nema Cipher Machine
Swiss Nema Cipher Machine
H 5.75 in W 12.75 in D 14.38 in
New Bedford Whale Ship Model Of "Cortez"
Located in Norwell, MA
New Bedford whale ship model "Cortez". Full wood model, fully rigged. Made by Captain Hall
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Vintage 1930s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Thomas Whitcombe ‘Flora’
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
reading ‘British Frigate “Flora”, 36 guns commanded by Captain W. P. Williams, captured the “Nymphe”, 10
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Antique 1780s English Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Thomas Whitcombe ‘Flora’
Thomas Whitcombe ‘Flora’
H 26.5 in W 26.5 in D 0.1 in
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Galleon Lamp by Franz Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Newark, England
captains deck with wheel. The Bronze cold painted externally with polychrome colours and mounted inside
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Galleon Lamp by Franz Bergman
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Galleon Lamp by Franz Bergman
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H 21.26 in W 17.7 in D 5.5 in
Rare Pair of the Consolidated Yacht Acania
Located in Norwell, MA
, pilot house, captain’s cabin, etc. This was an extraordinary yacht of her day. To find a pair of
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Vintage 1920s North American Prints

Materials

Paper

Engraved Commemorative Surinam Plantation Glass, History of 18th Century Slavery
Located in Amsterdam, NL
or Dutch lead glass, with Dutch wheel-engraving, circa 1750 H. 22.5 cm / Diam. 9.4 cm (cup
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Antique Mid-18th Century Surinamer Glass

Materials

Glass

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Set of Four Leather and Chrome Swivel Chairs by J Robert Scott & Associates
By Sally Sirkin Lewis, J. Robert Scott 1
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A set of four Patchwork leather chairs with round polished chrome bases that swivel. Designed by Sally Sirkin Lewis and made for J Robert Scott & Associates, circa 1980s These cha...
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Murano Sommerso Decanter c1970
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Murano sommerso decanter Date : c1970 Origin : Murano, Italy Colour : Ink and pale blue sommerso cased in clear. Stopper : Elongated sommerso Neck : Tapered Body : Tapered ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Sommerso Decanter c1970
Murano Sommerso Decanter c1970
H 22.56 in Dm 3.75 in
French Modernist Glass Globe Shaped Chandeliers one two or three
Located in New York City, NY
A modernist sphere of molded art glass eleven inches in diameter with diamond patterning gives the impression of finely cut crystal. Dropped from the ceiling on a single stem, from a...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Antique Victorian quality brass carriage clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality brass carriage clock having a quality brass carriage clock with an 8 day French movement, bevelled edge, glass panels, a shaped carrying handle to the top w...
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian quality brass carriage clock
Antique Victorian quality brass carriage clock
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H 5.71 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in
Art Deco Chrome Streamline Sink By Henry Dreyfuss Circa 1936
By Henry Dreyfuss
Located in Bernville, PA
Very rare Art Deco sink by Henry Dreyfuss. The sink was designed for The Crane Company of Chicago in 1936. Called the “Neuvogue” sink with “Futura” faucet handles. Manufactured by Tr...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Chrome

Albali Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Clear Glass Decanter
By Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Moretti Albali contemporary mouth blown Murano clear glass decanter, signed and dated. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Murano Glass

Art Deco Machine Age Chrome Coffee Service with Bakelite Handles by Chase
By Chase and Co.
Located in New York, NY
Excellent example of Streamline Art Deco design, this coffee service was manufactured by Chase in the United States circa 1930. Composed of four pieces - a coffee maker with percolat...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Chrome

Dornbracht Obina Royal Blue, Gold Lavatory Single-Hole Deckmount Faucet, 1990s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dornbracht Obina royal blue, gold Lavatory single-hole Deckmount Faucet, 1990s. Gorgeous vibrant blue, rare postmodern piece by Dornbracht, Customizable, gold handle can theoreticall...
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Mid-20th Century German Post-Modern Bathroom Fixtures

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Brass, Bronze, Steel

Fantini Icona Polished Nickel 4-Hole Kitchen, Bar, Utility Mixer Faucet & Spray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fantini Icona polished nickel 4-hole kitchen, bar, utility mixer faucet & spray, New in Box, Made in Italy. Gorgeous special order piece. See specs in images.
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Brass, Nickel

Vintage Foo Dog Bookend Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage set of foo dogs mounted on a wood tray. These beautiful carved foo dogs rest on a conjoined tray that is ready for favorite titles or it can act as a decorative tray. The fig...
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Bookends

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Wood

Vintage Foo Dog Bookend Tray
Vintage Foo Dog Bookend Tray
H 8 in W 17 in D 6.25 in
'Vanitas Flute' Hand Blown Glass by Simone Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Vanitas Flute' Hand Blown Glass by Simone Crestani Vanitas Flute is one of the pieces from the Vanitas Collection. "An exquisite combination of contemporary art and design with tr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Rare Cast Iron Hubley Elephant Bottle Opener, C.1940-1950 (FREE SHIPPING)
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an original rare cast iron elephant bottle opener manufactured by the Hubley Manufacturing Company in Lancaster Pennsylvania USA. The piece has retained its original...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Barware

Materials

Iron

Salviati Murano Gilt Enameled Blue Art Glass Decanter Cordial Liqueur Set
By Salviati
Located in Forney, TX
Elevate any bar cart, liquor cabinet, or barware collection with this stunning hand-blown Murano art glass liqueur set by Salviati & Co. Hand-crafted in Venice, Italy, mid-century, ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Chase Blue Moon Cocktail Set 8 Piece Art Deco
By Chase Brass and Copper Company
Located in Oakland, CA
Chase Blue Moon Cocktail Set 8 Piece Art Deco. Removable deep cobalt colored Catalin jigger top. An integral strainer in the top cap. Nice cobalt/chrome cups. Includes chrome ring tr...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Barware

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Metal

Sonoma Forge Waterbridge Two-Hole Deck-Mount Short-Bridge Waterfall Faucet White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sonoma Forge water bridge 9 inch two holes deck mount short bridge bathroom faucet with waterfall spout. Features: Custom “Matte White” finish. New in box. Box opened for photographs...
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Bathroom Fixtures

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Brass

Bora Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Glasses, Matching Decanter
By Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Moretti contemporary Bora mouth blown Murano drinking glasses/tumbler and matching decanter in clear with blue and white detail. Sold as a set of six glasses, each in a diff...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Murano Glass

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Antique Ship's Wheel Mirror SATURDAY SALE
Located in West Palm beach, FL
Captains wheel wall mounted with mirror over black anchor. Old brass plaque that reads" Presented
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Antique 19th Century Unknown American Craftsman Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Mirror, Lacquer

19th Century Adjustable Armchair in Connolly Leather
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
captains wheel. Then the handle is turned it then winds the thread underneath which in turn raises or
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Antique 1860s English Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Portrait of Clipper Ship Kingfisher
Located in New York, NY
such as a boat captain. This new attribution is supported by the paddle wheeler in the background on
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Antique 1860s Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Portrait of Clipper Ship Kingfisher
Portrait of Clipper Ship Kingfisher
H 24.25 in W 32.25 in D 2 in
English Windsor Chair with Wheel Back
Located in Austin, TX
solid seat on turned stretcher. With a ship captain's wheel motif to the split.
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Antique 19th Century English Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

English Windsor Chair with Wheel Back
English Windsor Chair with Wheel Back
H 39.25 in W 22.25 in D 24 in
Antique Cigar Cutter
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Captain's Wheel Cigar Cutter on Ebonized Base
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Antique 19th Century English Tableware

Antique Cigar Cutter
Antique Cigar Cutter
H 7.5 in Dm 4 in
Frosted Glass Nautical Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture, 1960s
Located in Nantucket, MA
1960s frosted glass flush mount ceiling fixture. Features captain's wheel spokes, anchor, rope and
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Mid-20th Century American Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

Pair of Nautical Desk Top Cigar or Cheroot Cutters
Located in Conwy, GB
Modelled as a ships engine order telegraph and the Captains wheel. Turning of the ships wheel or
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Early 20th Century German More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

A Very Fine Viennese Parcel-Gilt Silver and Enamel Sailing Ship by Rudolf Linke
By Rudolf Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
deck you can see silver cannon, a captains wheel and a lantern. The lapis lazuli masts or poles is the
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Sterling Silver

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Enamel, Gold Plate, Silver

Teak Wood Nautical Ship Steering Wheel Pirate Captain Rustic
Located in Philadelphia, PA
36" teak wood nautical ship steering wheel pirate captain rustic. Item features a solid brass
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Late 20th Century Rustic Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Oak Nautical Ships Wheel Captains Desk Lamp Port Boat Light
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid Century oak desk lamp with nautical theme has double light sockets with a ships wheel that
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Oak

Lovely Restored 1960 Chesterfield Vintage Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
leather captains chair This piece has been fully restored to include having the old colour stripped
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Brass Ship’s Novelty Clock Presented to Captain Tynte F Hammill RN
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A brass ship’s novelty clock presented to Captain Tynte F Hammill RN., in the form of a ship’s
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Antique 19th Century British More Clocks

Materials

Brass

"Battles for the Union" by Captain Willard Glazier, First Edition, 1874
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Glazier, Captain William. Battles for the Union, Comprising Descriptions of Many of the Most
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Antique 1870s American Books

Materials

Paper

The Trail of Lewis and Clark by Olin Wheeler, First Edition, 2-Volumes, 1904
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Wheeler, Olin, The Trail of Lewis and Clark. New York and London: G. P. Putnam’s Sons, The
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Antique Early 1900s North American Books

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Leather

Brass Nautical Captian's Helm Cigar Cutter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Made circa 1930, this Captain's Helm cigar cutter features a solid brass helm wheel fixed to a
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Vintage 1930s American Tobacco Accessories

Early 1900s Carved Wood Chandelier from Brittany, France, "Sailors of St. Malo"
Located in Dallas, TX
associated with sea life. Beneath a canopy comprised of an eight-spoke boat wheel is a representation of the
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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Blown Glass Ashtray or Objet from a French Ocean Liner
By Compagnie Générale Transatlantique 1
Located in New York, NY
its bottom with the company's logo of a ship captain and navigating wheel, inferring that it was
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Vintage 1930s French Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

Whaling Brig Viola by William Hitchcock
Located in Norwell, MA
carries cabins, tryworks with tools, hatches, grinding wheel, companionways, barrels, casks, deckhouses
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2010s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

English Mid-19th Century Trinity House Tea Caddy "Shipping on the Thames" Scenes
Located in Wells, ME
while the "AYAH" sailing ship is in the foreground.. On the lid is a French paddle wheeler and other
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Tea Caddies

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Boxwood, Mahogany, Sycamore, Walnut, Burl

Swiss Nema Cipher Machine
Located in New Orleans, LA
machine. Visually similar to the Enigma, the Nema used a ten-wheel mechanism: five “stepping” or “drive
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20th Century Swiss Other Historical Memorabilia

Swiss Nema Cipher Machine
Swiss Nema Cipher Machine
H 5.5 in W 12.75 in D 14.5 in
Swiss NEMA Cipher Machine
Located in New Orleans, LA
machine. Visually similar to the Enigma, the NEMA used a 10-wheel mechanism: five “stepping” or “drive
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20th Century Swiss Other Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Swiss NEMA Cipher Machine
Swiss NEMA Cipher Machine
H 5.75 in W 13 in D 14.75 in
Exceptionally Rare And Early 21 Star American National Flag
Located in York County, PA
that it really looks more like the spokes of a wheel or a spur. In between each pair of arms, at their
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

13 Star Jack With a Superellipse Variant of a Diamond Configuration
Located in York County, PA
STAR FLAGS, PROBABLY MADE FOR A HUDSON RIVER PADDLE WHEEL STEAMER, CA 1880-1895: A jack is a flag
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Antique 1880s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

Pair of Art Deco Ship's Wheel Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co.
By Chase and Co., Walter Von Nessen
Located in San Diego, CA
1930s. The bookends are made of walnut, brass and bakelite; they depict the captain’s wheel of a ship
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage Oak Wood & Brass, Nautical Captains Ship Wheel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage oak wood & brass large 37" nautical captains ship wheel. Item features brass details, solid
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Mid-20th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Marine Knot Board by Captain D.J.Walker
Located in Norwich, GB
wheel, telescope etc. All mounted on a blue baize background with engraved plaque 'By Captain D.J.Walker
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21st Century and Contemporary English Nautical Objects

Materials

Baize

Marine Knot Board by Captain D.J.Walker
Marine Knot Board by Captain D.J.Walker
H 27.5 in W 39 in D 2.5 in
Chesterfield Style Brown Leather Upholstered Captain or Office Chair
Located in Plainview, NY
A vintage and quality Chesterfield style captain / office leather chair . The chair is handmade of
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Late 20th Century Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Vintage Swedish Brass Nautical Flask
Located in New York, NY
with ship’s wheel and anchor designs; perfect for the captain’s table and every boating picnic. Sweeden
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Brass

Clippership Spitfire
Located in Norwell, MA
Extreme California clipper ship "Spitfire" model of 1853. Captained by John Arey (1816), Spitfire
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20th Century Nautical Objects

Clippership Spitfire
Clippership Spitfire
H 59 in W 42 in D 18 in
Antique Plated Cast Nef Viking Styled Ship or Galleon with Inset Cabochon Stones
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
accent the cast and engraved decoration on the main body of the ship. The captain and wheel house are
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Early 20th Century German Spanish Colonial Serving Bowls

Materials

Stone

Jim Lewk Copper Sailboat Boat Ship Nautical Brutalist Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in Miami Beach, FL
sails full of wind and captain at the wheel. Signed J. Lewk 1975 on the marble base. Jim Lewk Sculptor
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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Copper

Fine Owner’s Model of the Freighter S.S. Forthbridge
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
hatches with maple veneer covers and Indian ink details, open bridge with canopy frames, binnacle, wheel
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Vintage 1920s English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Maple

Amazing Scratch Built Boat, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
The 3 men (1 captain and 2 soldiers) all move independently All life boats are hand carved and can be
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Vintage 1920s European Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Articulated Spot Light Table
Located in Seattle, WA
mechanical arm allowed a tug boat captain the opportunity to direct the spot light while staying safe and dry
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Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Articulated Spot Light Table
Articulated Spot Light Table
H 69 in W 54 in D 20.5 in
Attaché Leather case
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
WWI, it belonged to Captain HL Wheeler, 6th btn kings regt, Made by Fisher London. The Attaché case
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Early 20th Century English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Attaché Leather case
Attaché Leather case
H 9.85 in W 14.18 in D 1.97 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

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Brass

Highly Unusual One-Armed Chair
Highly Unusual One-Armed Chair
H 41 in W 25.5 in D 17 in
Giant Greek Pithoi Urn
Located in Sidmouth, Devon
shipping wine, olive oil, cheese, honey and seeds. They were made using a potter's’ wheel on Islands
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Antique Mid-19th Century Greek Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Giant Greek Pithoi Urn
Giant Greek Pithoi Urn
H 42.13 in Dm 22.84 in
First Edition Zane Grey, "Tales of Fishing Virgin Seas", Rebound
By Zane Grey
Located in Quechee, VT
, rocked to and fro with tremendous flapping and banging... Returning to the wheel, I found Captain Sid
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Early 20th Century American Books

An Exceptional Palace Wall Regulator of One Month Duration
By John Arnold
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
November 1858, Captain Baron von Taube visited Nice in the Feodorovna a Russian military vessel. And we are
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Antique Late 18th Century English Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu, Steel, Zinc

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Captains Wheel For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the captains wheel you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every captains wheel was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect captains wheel — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each captains wheel bearing mid-century modern, Art Deco or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. A well-made captains wheel has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Chase and Co., Swarovski and Walter Von Nessen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Captains Wheel?

The average selling price for a captains wheel at 1stDibs is $2,435, while they’re typically $115 on the low end and $34,500 for the highest priced.