Ship wheels of this size and quality are collectable and sought after, and when combined with the large stylized and unique replica helm stand as this 46 inch diameter wheel is, (60 inch diameter from handle tip to tip), it is an impressive piece of hardware. The wheel itself stands out with its brass rim plate and sailor's rope knotted king spoke handle. The helmsman was further aided by the brass pin perpendicular through the wheel at the King Spoke, much like a street racer's "brodie knob" on a steering wheel.
Without a marker's mark, its origin is thought to be American. The stand has 1 inch thick heavy rope on the collar. This attaches at the 9 ½ inch diameter iron nave centering the wheel. A nice large artifact that we'd not seen the like of elsewhere.
46 inch diameter wheel, 60 inch spoke to spoke, 9 1/2 inch nave.
Overall on stand: 72 1/2 inches high x 62 inches wide x 37 inches deep
