Vintage Cast Iron Valve Wheel – Industrial Handwheel

Description :
This solid cast iron valve wheel features a classic four-spoke design with raised lettering reading “OPEN” and part number markings “164W.” The wheel has a square center bore, typical of mid-20th-century industrial machinery and plumbing hardware. With their sturdy build and aged patina, they make excellent pieces for repurposing—perfect as wall hooks, drawer pulls, or for restoration projects involving vintage equipment. The wheel measures approximately 10½" in diameter and 1½" thick, showing natural rusting and wear consistent with age.

Era
Mid-20th Century (circa 1940s–1960s)

Style
Industrial / Machine Age

Technique
Sand-cast iron with hand-ground finish and molded lettering

Tools Used
Foundry sand mold, casting ladle, grinder, die stamp

History
These valve wheels were commonly used in factory and steam plant systems, controlling fluid or air flow in mechanical operations. Many such pieces were later salvaged for decorative or architectural reuse.

Manufacturer / Maker
Maker: Unknown – likely American industrial foundry (common among hardware and valve makers of the period).

Measurements
10½" Diameter x 1½" Depth

Suggested Weight
Approximately 3–4 lbs

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension
12" W x 12" D x 4" H

Item Number : P15188

Category : Industrial

Brand : Unknown – likely American industrial foundry (common among hardware and valve makers of the period).