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SHIP'S WHEEL, 36" by MACTAGGART, SCOTT & Co. Ltd, EDINBURGH (Est. 1898)
Details
| Weight | 11.40 kg | |
| SKU | SKU17729 | |
| Original/Repro. | Original | |
| Finish | Natural patina | |
| Dimensions (cm) | 91.4 (Dia.) | |
| Imperfections | Dents and scratches consistent with age | |
| Age/Year of Manufacture | Early 1900's | |
| Restoration Options | Can be polished and lacquered (POA) | |
| Set Your Price: | - | |
Description
This classic 8-spoke, 36" (91.4 cm) diameter, ship's wheel was made by MacTaggart, Scott & Co. Ltd., Edinburgh who have been in business since 1898.
The wood is English oak and it has a brass hub and brass rim inserts on both sides. The previously lacquered brass hub is engraved with the maker's name.
The spoke with the brass cap — the king spoke — is the one that should point straight upward when the rudder is dead straight to the hull. The tip could be felt by a helmsman steering in the dark and was used to determine the position of the rudder.
The shaft hole is tapered, with a diameter going from 37 mm at the rear, to 26 mm at the front. The key-way is 10.5 mm wide.
The brass hub and rims can be polished and lacquered for additional cost (POA).