HOMECRAFTED POLYCHROME PAINTED "MANHOMECRAFTED POLYCHROME PAINTED "MAN AT PUMP"whirligig ca. 1910-1940; mostly softwood constructed mechanical operated man pumping water scene whirligig with four blade wooden propeller, appears entirely homecrafted with primitive painted accents, placed on a modern red painted display stand, 17"x 13 3/4"x 17 1/2"; Condition: paint loss consistent with exposure to weather, as found condition
AMERICAN WOODEN PROPELLERAmerican WoodenAMERICAN WOODEN PROPELLERAmerican Wooden Propeller, with metal plaque inscribed "Sensenich Bro. / Model 42K / Serial No. / A.F. 43 89226 / Lititz Pa." and another plaque "RYA / PT 22 1930 / U.S. Trainer"; mounted together with an additional smaller propeller Dimensions: 16 x 85 x 10 in. (40.6 x 215.9 x 25.4 cm.) Condition:
EXCEPTIONAL WHIRLIGIG, ARTHUR SAUVé,EXCEPTIONAL WHIRLIGIG, ARTHUR SAUVé, MAXVILLE, ON.An exceptional "man on a bicycle" whirligig by Arthur Sauvé, Maxville, Ontario, Intricately made with articulated joints allowing the figure to pedal as the wind turns the multi-bladed wooden propeller. Sauvé made a few such whirligigs (one in the Canadian Museum of History) and this is one of the best examples with excellent detail and original varnished surface. Third quarter, 20th century., H: 37"; W/L: 19"; D/P: 23". FRANCAIS: Exceptionnel virevent "homme sur un vélo" par Arthur Sauvé, Maxville, Ont., fabrication complexe des articulations permettant à la figure de pédaler lorsque le vent fait tourner les pales en bois. Sauvé a fait quelques virevent de ce type (un au Musée canadien de l'histoire) celui-ci est l'un des meilleurs exemples, excellents détails, surface vernie d'origine. Troisième quart du 20e siècle.
HARTZELL WOOD PROPELLER CONVERTED CLOCK/LAMPDESCRIPTION:HARTZELL WOOD PROPELLER CONVERTED CLOCK/LAMPDESCRIPTION: A Hartzell Wood propeller converted into a clock and lamp, features a gilded brass clock case, marked along the side "Hartzell Piqua, Ohio". Fitted atop a black wooden base. CIRCA: Early 20th Cent. ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: H: 63" W: 7" (Base Width) 11" CONDITION: Has some cracking along the wooden propeller. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
A novelty mantel clock, the circularA novelty mantel clock, the circular dial signed J W Benson and set in the central part of a wooden propeller, on ball feet and platform base, 28cm high
DE HAVILLAND DH.60M MOTH WOODEN PROPELLER,DE HAVILLAND DH.60M MOTH WOODEN PROPELLER, 1928 de Havilland Aircraft Company Limited (English, 1920-1963), 1928. Wooden propeller, likely for a DH.60m moth touring and training aircraft, having to riveted metal edges. Marked in part 'DRG No Z64/80 HP/Cirrus MK2/ RH' and dated 'Feb 28'. Provenance: From the Estate of Richard D. and Gail M. Royston of Atlanta, Georgia. Approx. h. 4.25", w. 76", d. 6.25".
WOODEN PROPELLERWooden propeller, withWOODEN PROPELLERWooden propeller, with brass edges to each side. Stamped "D 9057" in center of propeller.
Some wood damage on one side of propeller.
69" L x 5 1/4" diameter in center.
FOLK ART CARVED CLOWN WHIRLIGIGca. 1930s;FOLK ART CARVED CLOWN WHIRLIGIGca. 1930s; whirligig with fine crafted four-blade wooden bullet nose propeller with gear work mechanism that operates crank that moves jointed hand carved comical man in derby wearing cloth clown outfit, top mounted sheet metal weathervane, mounted into 4x4 block for display, 9 3/4"x 11"x 17"; Condition: possible crafted for interior use to be operated by window fan and probably crafted by wooden propeller factory worker, clowns derby chipped, clothing has extensive soiling
EARLY WOODEN TOY AIRPLANE WITH ORIGINALEARLY WOODEN TOY AIRPLANE WITH ORIGINAL PAINTED FINISH, EARLY TO MID 20TH C., FRENCH AND ENGLISH TYPE INSIGNIA ON BLUE-GREY PAINTED GROUND, BIPLANE WITH SINGLE WOODEN PROPELLER, SOME METAL HARDWARE AND PARTS INCLUDING...Early wooden toy airplane with original painted finish, early to mid 20th C., French and English type insignia on blue-grey painted ground, biplane with single wooden propeller, some metal hardware and parts including wheels and spokes, mounted with ring for hanging, wear consistent with age and use including fading and loss to painted finish, rubbed edges and high areas, detached arm support to tail, oxidation, etc., sold as is. 11 3/4" h. x 20" w. x 24 1/2" l.
WOODEN PROPELLER. Probably AmericanWOODEN PROPELLER. Probably American military, 2nd quarter 20th century. Laminate wood with various stamped numbers including "Ser AF 496" and "22008". Original red paint. Edge loss.
FOLK ART HOMECRAFTED INDIAN IN CANOEFOLK ART HOMECRAFTED INDIAN IN CANOE WHIRLIGIGca. 1920-1940; scroll sawn and assembled with wooden propeller arms on wood pin mounted with metal ferrules to allow easy movement, the whirligig retains original old painted surfaces with black canoe and white painted body with black painted long hair, 12"x 4"x 8"; Condition: crackled painted surfaces, good
COMICAL FOLK ART ELECTRIC OPERATED WHIRLIGIGca.COMICAL FOLK ART ELECTRIC OPERATED WHIRLIGIGca. 1920-1930s; unattributed whimsical worked whirligig with three carved men in black hats depicted pumping handle that would turn single central wooden propeller and upper shaft with four wooden propellers, the piece powered by salvaged Hamilton Beach motor with propeller that would propel drive shaft wheel, a mounted salvaged Tiffany "Neve Wind" clock is present on back of frame and is driven by band from upper shaft; each carving is loosely mounted to stationary pin shaft and wire arm mounted to pump type drive shaft, each individually carved and have push pin eyes (one with pipe in mouth), each with radiator gray painted facial features, blue body and black hats, 20"x 15 1/2"x 25 3/4"; Condition: crafted in salvaged wood fruit crate, electric motor not tested (needs new plug), no drive bands to operate
RARE WWI AIRCRAFT PROPELLER & RARE CHELSEARARE WWI AIRCRAFT PROPELLER & RARE CHELSEA CLOCK Cca. 1917 dated clock; set up as a desktop display, both pieces are WWI era from military aircraft, the cutdown wooden propeller has logo label of United States Aero Propeller Co. of Milwaukee, Wis. with arched form body and brass plated tip; along with inset rare 1917 dated Chelsea Clock Co. dashboard clock with black dial marked "A.S.S.C." or Air Section Signal Corps. of the U.S. Army, the dashboard clocks are quite rare with eight day register, rear case dated and marked 102, 33"x 4 3/4"x 7 3/4" propeller; Condition: track label is also a 1918 era star with U.S. center log, extensive crackling to surface of propeller
CURTISS JENNY JN-7H TWO SEATER BIPLANEAuthenticCURTISS JENNY JN-7H TWO SEATER BIPLANEAuthentic reproduction by the Authentic Models Inc. #AP009 of the Curtiss Jenny JN-7H realistic duplication of this post World War One biplane consisting of airplane dope metal and wood yellow wings and tail blue body red spoked tires red white and blue tail rudder a pair of red white and blue bulls eyes on the wingspan aged patina metal radiator engine two seater wooden propeller 49'' x 32'' x L x 10'' H very good condition. Private collection Metamora Mi.
Pedal airplane tricyle, painted woodPedal airplane tricyle, painted wood and metal, steering wheel, rubber pedals, whittled wooden propeller, traces of original red paint, American, early 20th century, 21 x 39 x 15 in. Propeller possibly replaced, scattered rust, pitting. Deaccessioned by the Old Salem Toy Museum, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
TIPPCO MONOCOUPE Germany military airplaneTIPPCO MONOCOUPE Germany military airplane done in olive green and black nose celluloid tail fin wheels able to retract single wooden propeller nice pre-war model. 10 1/2'' wingspan. (Exc. Cond.)