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Antique Early 18th Century Austrian Wagon Wheel Check in Wrought Iron and Oak

$5,700
£4,319.40
€4,977.60
CA$8,061.37
A$8,669.33
CHF 4,635.51
MX$104,549.67
NOK 58,619.17
SEK 53,409.61
DKK 37,193.73

About the Item

A rare and authentic early 18th-century Austrian wagon wheel check, crafted from wrought iron and oak wood. This ingenious device was historically used to lift and secure wagon wheels, preventing movement during loading, unloading, or rest on uneven ground. The piece features a height-adjustable mechanism with its original crank handle, allowing the support to be raised or lowered as needed. Both the ironwork and the oak base display a beautiful aged patina, reflecting over 300 years of use and preservation. Remarkably, the mechanism remains perfectly operational, a testament to the durability and craftsmanship of early Austrian rural engineering. Such utilitarian objects are exceptionally rare to survive intact, making this an important collector’s piece for enthusiasts of agricultural history, early tools, or rural European antiques. It would serve equally well as a conversation piece in a collection, museum, or rustic-inspired interior.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Width: 5.91 in (15 cm)Depth: 3.15 in (8 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Oak,Wood,Wrought Iron,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
    Austria
  • Period:
    18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Ca 1720
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Doha, QA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7451246571332

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