2 WIRE WRAP AIR SHIP ORNAMENTS2 WIRE WRAP AIR SHIP ORNAMENTS & HOT AIR BALLOONS Germany includes two blown glass airship balloons with scrap angels and an early light bulb balloon with wicker basket. Each 6''. Some loss of wire to glass airships and rope has come off of light bulb balloon wicker is loose on basket. (Fair - Good Cond.)
GERMAN GRAF ZEPPELIN DIRIGIBLEGERMAN GRAF ZEPPELIN DIRIGIBLE AIRSHIP MODEL German Vintage model of Graf Zeppelin dirigible airship. 38" H x 4.5" diameter. Provenance: From the collection of Le Lieu and Malcolm Browne (American, 1931-2012), the photojournalist who took the 1963 award-winning photograph of the self-immolation of Buddhist Monk Thic Quang Duc (Vietnamese, 1893-1963).
VINTAGE HINDENBURG AIRSHIP ZEPPELINVINTAGE HINDENBURG AIRSHIP ZEPPELIN SCALED MODEL United States,20th CenturyHighly detailed scaled representation of the 1936 German commercial passenger airship with Olympic decoration.
''AIRMAIL'' AIRPLANE Kenton cast''AIRMAIL'' AIRPLANE Kenton cast iron painted in blue overall single prop wings embossed ''Air Mail '' nickel disc wheels. 6'' wing. (VG Cond.)
"GRAF ZEPPELIN" AIRSHIP PULL TOY"GRAF ZEPPELIN" AIRSHIP PULL TOY 1930s Era Large Pressed Steel Dirigible Toy by Steelcraft, with "Graf Zeppelin" and star decals, 7 1/4" high, 25" x 6". Surface wear, decal losses.
Whimsical Metal Sculpture BuiltWhimsical Metal Sculpture Built by the Flying Dutchman Airship Studios in California made of welding and brazing rods. This whimsical biplane features a comical character pilot. Set on a wood stand.
CHARLES KNOTEK (1933-2008) AIRSHIPCHARLES KNOTEK (1933-2008) AIRSHIP FLGIHT ORIGINALCharles A Knotek (American, 1933 - 2008) "First Airship Flight Around the World" Original Mixed Media painting on Illustration Board. Signed lower middle.
Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation.
This painting is the original painting which was published on the Fleetwood Commemorative Cover for the Man's Conquest of the Heavens series issued in 1983.
After World War I the first dirigible airship Germany was allowed to build for her own use was the Graf Zeppelin. Her commander, Dr. Hugo Eckener, set out at once to prove her superior worth as well as the feasibility and comfort of long-distance travel in the huge airships. His chosen method of proof: a trip around the world. At that time, the feat had been accomplished only once, by two American Army airplanes making 72 stops over a 6 month period. To finance his voyage, Eckener gleaned the profits from the sale of thousands of commemorative postage stamps; charged passengers a fee of $2500 each; and got the backing of publishers. One of them, William Randolph Hearst, contributed one hundred thousand dollars, with the stipulation that the flight begin and end on American soil. Thus, the Graf Zeppeling began its amazing journey from Lakehurst, New Jersey. Traveling at an average speed of 70 mph, 20 passengers and 41 crewmen dined on gourmet foods and fine wines as they drifted above the barren wilderness of such places as Russia and Siberia, passing over many lands never seen by people from the air before. In a total of twelve days in the air, the Zeppelin covered 20,500 miles, landing once again in Lakehurst on August 29th. A fabulous tickertape parade up Broadway in New York greeted the passengers and crew, and praise came from many sources including the new American President, Herbert Hoover. Dr. Eckener had made his point and the age of the great airships began anew.
Image Size: 12.75 x 16.25 in.
Overall Size: 15 x 20 in.
Unframed.
(B08802)
Condition:
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EARLY AIR MILITARY TOYSTwo tinEARLY AIR MILITARY TOYSTwo tin lithograph Zeppelin toys, Sky Rangers, approx. 9 1/2 inches long. Baby Speed Hayashi mid century propeller airplane, approx. 6 inches long, 8 inches wide. Ferdinand Strauss LA1017 aluminum flying airship, approx. 10 inches long. Missing elem ents and untested. See images for more details on condition. This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
Margaret Bourke-White PhotographMargaret Bourke-White Photograph of the U.S.S. Akron Silver gelatin photograph signed lower right Bourke-White documenting the maiden launch of this airship from the air dock in Akron OH 17 x 23 in. (sight) housed in aluminum frame which is engraved along bottom edge with the following: WINNER / Dutchess Auto & Supply Co. / Third Annual Goodyear Dealers Zeppelin Race / July-August 1931 / This Frame Is Made Of Duralumin Used In Girder / Construction of the United States Airship "Akron" / Built By The Goodyear Zeppelin Corporation. 20.5 x 26 in.The U.S.S. Akron first of a class of two 6 500 000 cubic foot rigid airships was built at Akron OH. Commissioned in late October 1931 she spent virtually all of her short career on technical and operational development tasks exploring the potential of the rigid airship as a Naval weapons system. During the remainder of 1931 and the early part of 1932 the Akron made flights around the eastern United States and over the western Atlantic including one trial of her capabilities as a scouting unit of the fleet. While beginning a trip to the New England area Akron encountered a violent storm over the New Jersey coast and shortly after midnight on April 4 1933 crashed tail-first into the sea. Only three of the 76 men on board survived this tragic accident. During the search for other possible survivors the Navy non-rigid airship J-3 also crashed killing two more men. Condition: Light even toning to photograph; small stain along upper left edge.
[BROADSHEET] The Eagle, first Aerial[BROADSHEET] The Eagle, first Aerial Ship.
Estimate:$150-$250
GIRARD ''AIRMAIL'' MONOCOUPE TinGIRARD ''AIRMAIL'' MONOCOUPE Tin plate airplane done in blue fuselage and red wings seated pilot disc wheels decals overall working clock mechanism. 10'' Wingspan (VG Cond.)
GIRARD AIR MAIL AIRPLANE HeavyGIRARD AIR MAIL AIRPLANE Heavy tin done in blue fuselage and red wings emblems on wing key wind driven. 10'' wing. (VG Cond.)
a/ M & K ZEPPELIN Germany thisa/ M & K ZEPPELIN Germany this Muller & Kadeder toy air ship is hand painted in maroon w/silver nose gondola catwalk features paper propellers and small figures below deck clockwork action. 14'' l. Ingersoll Collection. Appears professionally restored.
Tin Lithographed Airmail HangarTin Lithographed Airmail Hangar A tin lithographed 41 Airmail Hangar toy withopening storage hangar rotating tower a tin prop plane and a tin blimp reading Sky Flyer. Unmarked. 19 in. h. Condition: Tin is worn in places mechanical flyers no longer work.
GERMAN AIRSHIP BOOK, DATED 1926Book,GERMAN AIRSHIP BOOK, DATED 1926Book, "Der Luftschiffbau Schutte-Lanz 1909-1925", published by Druck und Verlang von R. Oldenbourg, Munchen und Berlin, 1926. A definitive book on German airships including, technical drawings, pullouts, and photographs. Condition: P&O stamp to front cover and inside cover, tear to one pullout. Note: the Schutte-Lanz company was an early competitor to the more well-known Ferdinand Von Zeppelin.
MARX ZEPPELIN WITH BOX ClockworkMARX ZEPPELIN WITH BOX Clockwork airship done in aluminum body appears light metallic grey with unpainted propeller red gondola blue side props key wind at rear. 10'' l. Box missing ends toy (Exc. Cond.)
Flying Dutchmen Sculpture (SpunkArt)Flying Dutchmen Sculpture (SpunkArt) Mixed metals sculpture by Flying Dutchmen Airship Co. Oceano Calf. A biplane with wing-walker made from brass welding rods and some steel elements.
MCLOUGHLIN BROS. AIRSHIP SCROLLMCLOUGHLIN BROS. AIRSHIP SCROLL PUZZLE W/ BOX c. 1904 great depiction of an early dirigible in flight over mountainous terrain comes with box lid top which is split in two. 14 3/4'' h. x 18'' w. Ingersoll Collection. Box (VG Cond.) puzzle overall (Exc. Cond.)
METALCRAFT ''PURE OIL'' AIRMAILMETALCRAFT ''PURE OIL'' AIRMAIL AIRPLANE Scarce Northrop racing style pressed steel done in white blue nose features electric battery operated motor for propeller action. 17 1/2'' wing. Restored.
U.S.A. HOT AIR BALLOON AND TWOU.S.A. HOT AIR BALLOON AND TWO ZEPPELINS Germany blown glass U.S.A. lot air balloon in silver w/blue trim and two glass Zeppelin air ships with no paint decoration. 3'' - 4 1/2'' t. (VG-Exc. Cond.)
A Tin Airship Carousel Wind-UpA Tin Airship Carousel Wind-Up Toy
Circa 1900
in a glass cloche display case.
Height of toy 15 1/2 inches.
MAD MAGAZINE U.S.S.R AEROFLOT DIRIGIBLEMAD MAGAZINE U.S.S.R AEROFLOT DIRIGIBLE EPHEMERA c. 1971, hand-drawn sign on plastic blimp balloon marked "Blended Scotch Whiskey 86 proof The Jos Garneau Co. New York, NY", approx. 35"l x 17"h
STEELCRAFT U.S. MAIL AIRPLANE C.STEELCRAFT U.S. MAIL AIRPLANE C. 1930 pressed steel fuselage painted in black orange wing orange disc wheels rubber tires decals on sides single nickel. 22 1/2'' wingspan. Dent to wind play worn. (Good Cond.)
LE BALON ZEPPELIN AND TIN BI-PLANELE BALON ZEPPELIN AND TIN BI-PLANE French aeronautical toy is known as 'Le Lepin ' together with bi-wing plane with seated lithographed tin pilot also rubber band powered. 10'' l. Aging to spirit paint overall (VG Cond)
a/ EARLY PASSENGER SHIP Germanya/ EARLY PASSENGER SHIP Germany unmarked but has all the characteristics of Reil & Co. lithographed tin lifeboats on sides two masts two ventilators two funnels key wind driven great graphics flying bridge and railed upper & lower deck. 11 1/2'' l. One vent glued to deck possibly missing fence on bridge otherwise (Exc. Cond.)
LITTLE JIM AIR MAIL PEDAL AIRPLANELITTLE JIM AIR MAIL PEDAL AIRPLANE Steelcraft pressed steel with stencil and decal decoration partial original ''Little Jim'' decal on seat back this was a J.C. Penny's house brand an exceptional example in all original condition down to the rubber tires on the two-tone wheels. Well detailed exposed piston engine sides of fuselage has stenciled ''windows '' designation ''Air Mail'' on this seemingly passenger plane 1920's saw change in the airline business with the government by granting & allowing air mail contracts a wonderful & exceptional example. 49'' l. Minor scratches & 5'' x 3/4'' area of light pitting on wing (Exc. Cond.)
AIRPLANE WHIRLIGIG, BROCKVILLE,AIRPLANE WHIRLIGIG, BROCKVILLE, ONT., CA. 1930A large airplane whirligig in painted wood with tin undercarriage and pilot who is wearing a tam, Brockville, Ontario, circa 1930. Tail wings replaced. H: 15"; W/L: 32"; L/L: 32". FRANCAIS: Grand virevent d'un avion en bois peint avec train d'atterrissage en tôle et pilote portant un béret. Ailerons arrière remplacés. Brockville, Ont., circa 1930.
LEHMANN IKARUS AIRPLANE LehmannLEHMANN IKARUS AIRPLANE Lehmann Germany lithographed tin airplane with framed cardboard wings open frame fuselage single propeller clockwork driven. 15'' wingspan. Wings torn overall (Exc. Cond.)
SHIP DIORAMA. American mid 20thSHIP DIORAMA. American mid 20th century. Carved wooden ship Flying Dragon with string rigging and American flag. In a painted shadow box.16 1/2''. 23''w.
Canard aircraft test model, 1910-1920,Canard aircraft test model, 1910-1920, submarine-shaped hull intricately constructed of steam-bent mahogany veneer nailed to pressed cork ribs, convex-curved wings, control surfaces, and canard covered in fine denier linen, wings and tail empennage supported by flying and landing wires, unusual front rudder interconnected with tail rudders, made to test flight characteristics (no ailerons) on ice using slingshot launch method, probably French, fuselage length 98 in., wing width 104 in., propeller diameter 11-34 in.
POCOCK, GEORGE The AeropleusticPOCOCK, GEORGE The Aeropleustic Art or navigation in the air by the use of kites or buoyant sails.
Estimate:$600-$900
Elaborate folk art model of a shipElaborate folk art model of a ship or yacht bridge. Constructed by the engineer of the cargo ship Berit. Made with parts from the ship including solid brass fittings pipes steel and other white metal bits and wood. Wood varnished and smoke stack and life preservers decorated with enamel. Smoke stack fitted as ashtray with white metal drawer for emptying. Lower area fitted for small lamp. Condition: Good. Some alligatoring some losses to enamel. Measures 16'' long by 11'' by 14'' tall. Weight 22.7 lbs.
STRAUSS TIN LITHOGRAPH WIND-UPSTRAUSS TIN LITHOGRAPH WIND-UP MAILPLANEStrauss tin lithograph wind-up Mailplane , wingspan - 6 3/4".
Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Condition:
Currently working, sporadic wear.
(TOPICAL) TRANSPORTATION - AIRPLANES,(TOPICAL) TRANSPORTATION - AIRPLANES, DIRIGIBLES, TRAINS, ETC.: 156 POSTCARDS EARLY TO LATE 20TH CENTURY(TOPICAL) TRANSPORTATION - AIRPLANES, DIRIGIBLES, TRAINS, ETC.: 156 POSTCARDS, Early to Late 20th Century, Wright Bros., White and Johnson in Flight, "Chas. Willard In His Curtiss Machine", J.B. Mossiant & Grahame-Wight. World's First Convertible Sleeper Plane (1929), "Moscow to New York Soviet Flyers" and "Lincoln Beachey The World's Most Daring Aviator". Eight blimp cards: three "Zeppelin", "Suchard" and naval blimps. Plane interiors and Stratoliner in flight. Train photo: Rock Garden Daylight child-size train, train in snow (Castle Rock) and "4100 Type Mallet S.P.R.R.". Buses and terminals, 30's automobiles, moving vans, delivery trucks, real photo laundry fleet in front of business, U.S. Motorcycle Corps and more.
A Scratch-Made Zeppelin or DirigibleA Scratch-Made Zeppelin or Dirigible Model
Early-to-Mid 20th Century
made of sheets of steel screwed onto a metal frame.
Length 26 1/4 inches.
Biplane wind-tunnel model airplane,Biplane wind-tunnel model airplane, mahogany fuselage and empennage, aluminum wings, balloon-tire landing gear and struts, wind-tunnel testing indicated, dual cockpit, water-cooled tractor engine (similar to OX-5), French, 1920-1930, fuselage length 23-78 in., wing width 37-38 in.