Furniture & Works of Art - 7th October 2014
Lot 654
A laminated and painted wood propeller
Estimate £250 - £350 | Hammer £400
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Description
A laminated and painted wood propeller, black with yellow tips and brass sheathing to the leading edges, 8 bolt holes, variously impressed 'DRG: NO.1 A 604 F14, GIPSY 111 & MAJOR, D 6 5 4.53, L.H.T / 7459 / 4740, 1, 2,' 198.5cm long.
The Gipsy III and Gipsy Major engines were made by de Havilland through the 1930's to the 1950's and it is likely that this propeller was used on a Gipsy Moth or Tiger Moth.