Nautical Wheels

Together with the anchor, the ships' wheel is the recurrent symbol of ships and sea. It was introduced somewhere in the beginning of the 18th century. Before that ships were steered with the tiller.

Ship's wheels are now considered to be the most elegant, handsome and versatile decorative pieces. They add an old nautical touch to any room of a house. They are made of selected fine-grained hardwood like teak. They can also be made of brass or a combination of brass and teak. These wheels have brass hubs and are carefully wood plugged. They are available in various styles and sizes.

Ship's wheel decoratives
Ship's wheel decoratives are the best gifts to someone close,especially for someone fond of traditional decoratives. They are best suited for all occassions. Ship's wheels are used as ship wheel clock, ship wheel table, ship wheel pen holder and most commonly used as ethnic wall hangings. Compass can also be mounted on a ship's wheel.

Ship's Wheel Clock
An ethnic clock made by mounting a porthole clock on a ship's wheel. It makes a handsome display on any wall.

Ship's Wheel Table
Ship wheel tables are made by placing a wooden table top on two ship wheels. They can also be made by placing a single ship wheel on a pedestal base made of wood. In this the table top is of the ship wheel.

Ship's Wheel Wall Hangings
As wall hangings these wheels are widely used. They are used alone or as a part of the grouping. They give a traditional look to the wall.

Ship's Wheel Pen Holder
This is generally made of polished brass. A pen holder is screwed into the centre of the wheel.