Up for sale is a beautiful rare antique 1896 maritime nautical 48" ship wheel that is embossed with Brown's patent telemotor & steam tiller..  Manufactured by Hyde Windlass company out of Bath, Maine. Rosebank Ironworks Edinburgh was used on most steamships of any size in the 2Oth century had a system where rudder is connected to a 'steam til

reciprocating steam engine gear

the rudder post. The most common

make of steam steering gear wheels was made by the Brown brothers of Edinburgh who patented this model in 1888 and assembled this one in 1896. It was used on ships as large as Titanic. The wheel is in great condition with scuffs & scratches. It's very heavy because of the 12" x 7" brass center.. it's very heavy, 80 to 100 pounds, so pick up only or arrange for shipping..