Ship's Steering Wheel in Teak, Early 20th Century

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Large Exotic Turned Wood Ship's Helm with brass hooping.
This essential element for each boat is composed of 5 wooden … Read more Large Exotic Turned Wood Ship's Helm with brass hooping.
This essential element for each boat is composed of 5 wooden elements, 10 wooden spokes cut out and the same number of sleeves, used to maneuver.
In the center, a brass element covers the Hub. On the other side of the Bar, the aspect is similar to the front, we can see the said cast iron hub, with its hole used to insert the axle, called "square drive", which serves to make the link between the Bar and the Rudder.
This prestigious decorative element only aspires to make you travel, as it did in the past on the seas of the whole world.

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Period: Early XXth century. See less