CUSTOM BENCHMADE SHIP’S WHEEL TABLE.

Circa 1896, “American Engineering Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania” signed in the circular hub plate. The mahogany, holly and teak laminated ship’s wheel; the quadrants marked with abalone inlays all known features of this company’s trademark. The eight baluster turned spokes joined to the central brass hub, continuing through the laminated outer ring to turned handles, the king spoke with three incised rings. The wheel now mounted on a modern benchmade mahogany pedestal in the form of a windlass, on a turned inlaid mahogany and holly molded base, which conforms to the construction and design of the ship’s wheel. The whole fitted with a three-quarter-inch round glass top. SIZE: 60″ dia of wheel, 61″ dia of top, 28″ h overall. PROVENANCE: From a private Massachusetts collection. CONDITION: Very good. 50800-14 (800-1,200) – Lot 2284

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2284	$3,851.25	CUSTOM BENCHMADE SHIP’S WHEEL TABLE. Circa 1896, “American Engineering Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania” signed in the circular hub plate. The mahogany, holly and teak laminated ship’s wheel; the quadrants marked with abalone inlays all known features of this company’s trademark. The eight baluster turned spokes joined to the central brass hub, continuing through the laminated outer ring to turned handles, the king spoke with three incised rings. The wheel now mounted on a modern benchmade mahogany pedestal in the form of a windlass, on a turned inlaid mahogany and holly molded base, which conforms to the construction and design of the ship’s wheel. The whole fitted with a three-quarter-inch round glass top. SIZE: 60″ dia of wheel, 61″ dia of top, 28″ h overall. PROVENANCE: From a private Massachusetts collection. CONDITION: Very good. 50800-14 (800-1,200) – Lot 2284 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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CUSTOM BENCHMADE SHIP’S WHEEL TABLE.