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| Weight | 25 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 61 × 61 × 15.2 cm |
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Cast Iron Factory Wheel 24″ Diameter
£95.00 Excl. VAT
Cast Iron Factory Cart Wheels
These antique cast iron factory cart wheels capture the strength and spirit of Britain’s industrial heritage. Today, their scale makes them striking garden features or focal points in industrial-style refurbishments, or, alternatively, you can return them to working use on shepherd huts or traditional wooden carts. They also suit garden displays that celebrate rural craftsmanship, especially when mixed with small cast iron wheels.
Dimensions- 24″Dia. x 6″ W (61cm Dia. x 15.2cm W)
Please note, due to the nature of production, the age of the items and process of reclamation, there are likely to be imperfections and wear marks.
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Description
Cast Iron Factory Cart Wheel 24″Dia. x 6″ W
These antique cast iron factory cart wheels capture the strength and spirit of Britain’s industrial heritage. Each cast iron factory wheel measures an impressive 24 inches in diameter and 6 inches in width. Consequently, they offer a bold and substantial presence wherever you place them.
Cast iron rose to prominence during the Industrial Revolution, particularly in centres such as Birmingham and Sheffield. Foundries perfected large-scale iron casting, fuelling rapid factory expansion across United Kingdom. Manufacturers favoured cast iron for its compressive strength, durability, and excellent wear resistance. Moreover, it withstands heavy loads without bending or deforming. Its hardness resists impact damage, while its mass provides stability on uneven factory floors. For these reasons, the cast iron factory wheel became essential to Victorian industry.
In Victorian factories, workers relied on large carts to move raw materials and finished goods. These 24 inch wheels likely carried textiles, machinery parts, or coal across busy workshop yards. Their generous diameter allowed carts to roll smoothly over rough cobbles and debris. Meanwhile, the 6 inch width distributed weight evenly, reducing strain on timber frames. As a result, each cast iron factory wheel delivered reliability in demanding industrial settings.
Iconic Industrial Look
Today, their scale makes them striking garden features or focal points in industrial-style refurbishments. Whether displayed against brickwork or set within planting schemes, a cast iron wheel introduces authentic period character. Alternatively, you can return them to working use on shepherd huts or traditional wooden carts. They also suit garden displays that celebrate rural craftsmanship, especially when mixed with small cast iron wheels.
As true antiques, these wheels show clear signs of age and honest service. Surface corrosion covers all areas, yet you can remove it easily with a wire brush or abrasive disc. Minor edge wear and surface scratches speak of decades of labour. This weathered patina reflects their industrial past and allows each factory cart wheel to settle naturally into both established and newly designed spaces.
