Collinge Antiques

Description

Splendid large four blade aircraft propeller c.1914. Beautifully shaped from laminated pieces of solid mahogany. With eight (rather than the later 6) bolt holes around the hub. Stamped '80hp Renault De Havilland 6' ,the propeller is most likely taken from an Airco D.H 6 a biplane specifically designed by de Havilland to train pilots for Royal Flying Corps during the First World War and powered by the Renault 80 hp V8 engine. Stamped with various serial numbers and several A.I.D (Aeronautical Inspection Department) marks. Some minor wear, but generally very good condition. Cleaned and waxed in our workshops.
Measuring 79" (201cm) diagonally from tip to tip, when mounted on the wall it would occupy a 56" (142cm) square space.

Please contact us for more images, delivery and shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. 01492 580022.