HUGE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUE SHIPS WHEEL 66 INCHES (5 6") Start Price USD 1,500.00 Current Price USD 1,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, July 14, 2008 End Time Monday, July 21, 2008 Location Capistrano Beach, CA See more about 'HUGE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUE SHIPS WHEEL 66 INCHES (5 6")' Description AUTHENTIC SHIP'S WHEEL My husband has had this wheel for over 40 years--he bought it at an antique shop.  It is extremely heavy.  As you can see the center is painted--I don't know what is under it but am assuming it is NOT brass (why else would they have painted it?)  The wheel could use refinishing.  We have never touched it.  The wood is beautiful but I don't know what kind it is (besides HEAVY).  I have tried to do reseach on the name plate but never got anywhere so I have no information.  I am assuming it is German?  I do know it IS NOT a reproduction--this is the real thing that came off a real ship.  This is PICK-UP ONLYas the shipping cost would be prohibitive! Please email me if you have any questions or would like more pictures Place a Bid!