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Auctions and Antiques ExaminerAuctionWally has been an auctioneer and appraiser for 25 years. He runs an antiques appraisal blog where he writes about the value of antiques and how to sell them. You can find him at www.auctionwally.com.
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What's it Worth? Appraisal for Vintage Ship's Wheel
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by Auction Wally, Auctions and Antiques Examiner
Dave asks:
What's this Worth? This was brought back from the Far East by our merchant marine stepdad. It is all wood except for the center piece that is brass. The wheel is 27" in diameter and the outside measurement (to the end of the handles) is 38". The brass centerpiece has a 1" square hole. It weighs 20 lbs.
As far as I can tell there are no blemishes of any kind. It has been stored for 25-30 yrs.
AW says: That's a very well crafted wheel. It would be considered a 38 inch 8 spoke ship's wheel, they are usually measured from the outside farthest ends of the handles.
Date range: 1910s-20s
Retail value: $250-$400 (top price)
Wholesale value: $100-$150 (The midrange price you could expect to achieve at a well advertised live auction. The price that is most often realized)
Quick sale value: $75-$100 The price your likely to get if you have to sell your item immediately and your prospective customer is aware of this.
Common trade terminology: Ship's Wheel, Captains Wheel
Nicknames or slang terms: N/A In most cases, I believe it would be beneficial for your to give the prospective buyer a link to this page, and to bookmark it via your favorite bookmarking service.
Care and storage tips: These are meant to take a beating so there's not really any special care instructions, I would not do anything to it other than a dusting if needed.
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Topics: appraisals , nautical
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