C.1920 s Fokker F.VII Aeronautical Model from Paris

Hallmarked in Edinburgh in 1987 by Thomas Buchanan, this handsome, sterling silver model of a plane, is presented on a wooden stand with a vacant cartouche ideal for engraving a presentation inscription. The model measures: 9.5" (24cm) tall, by 13" (33cm) in length, by 15.75" (40cm) across the wings, and weighs 36.7 troy ounces including the base. The vertical stabiliser and rudder of the plane model are engraved with the crest of the Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency, part of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, and the plane itself is a model of a Fokker F27...

Cast metal aeronautical smoking stand topped with a model of a plane with spinning propeller.

A one-of-a-kind important and historical aeronautical achievement presentation in the form of a lamp. Engraved on what appears to be a brass mortar shell. Presented by the Japanese government to Arthur Smith in 1916. Arthur Smith was a famous American airplane pilot during the early 20th century. Measures 28.5 inches to top of finial. This lamp was presented by the Japanese government to Arthur Smith in 1916. Aerial exhibitionist Art Smith barnstorming Japan in 1916, 1917. A 10 year old, Honda Mamamatsucho, pedaling a borrowed bicycle over 10 miles to witness the event. Honda would later cite the experience as one of the most impressive things he"d ever seen which cemented his interest in mechanical objects and motorized vehicles that years later led to the creation of the eponymous company bearing his name. SOURCE: HONDA MOTOR COMPANY ARTHUR R. SMITH 1890-1926 Was Fort Wayne Indiana's "Bird Boy." He was a pioneer of aviation, a creative thinker, and a hard worker whose self-confidence and faith brought the thrill of flight to legions of people across the U.S. and Japan. Just two years after the Wright Brothers flight at Kitty Hawk...

An 1899, Bluthner grand piano with a rosewood case, decorated with Art Nouveau and Empire style elements. It was showcased at the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle. Piano bought by King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in the Coronation year of 1902 to be situated in the ballroom of Malborough House. It was sold in 1936 to Major Maconochie in Bath. This piano is in great original condition having only had two previous owners. A rare opportunity to acquire a royal piano. The piano cheek side panel is inlaid with an Art Nouveau design featuring a stylised female head surrounded by whiplash lines and foliage. Musical instruments sit centrally in the design. Columnar, Empire style gilt mounts stand each side of the inlay. Napoleonic emblems of stars, palmettes and foliage feature here. Symmetrical female heads with flowing tresses and floral...

Architects Model circa 1920 We are proud to offer a unique circa 1920s architects model of a timber-clad colonial style house in original paint. An a...

This lovely diminutive English staircase model from the 1920's is certain to add interest to doll houses and playlands of every scale. The model is of traditional design and carved o...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage French anatomical medical teaching aid of a lung with a plaque reading Anatomie Humaine, Poumons & Coeur made by Deyrolle Paris. A very good looking and well made piece, hand made in France, there are two descriptive plaques, they read as below, this piece was made by Deyrolle Paris, they are a taxidermy store that has been in the same location since 1831, the brass mount is signed Deyrolle Paris Plaque 1 ANATOMIE HUMAINE POUMONS & COEUR Les Fils D’Emile Deyrolle 46 Rue Du Bac Paris Plaque 2...

The craftsmanship and attention to detail in this Danish three-masted sailboat is impressive. Rests firmly in black stand. Solid and stable, all scratches, cracks, dings, missing par...

A math class cuboid with the old lacquer in typical Bauhaus colors and a nice patina.

Set of 64 Collectible Models depicting the Scuderia Ferrari Historical Archive. Made entirely in 1/43 scale by Brumm in Italy in the 1980s... and in fact it is those models from the ...