Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Two Wood Plane Aviation Models with Display Plinths, a teak single-propeller with laminate wings and adjustable ball mount on a four-tier wooden base, and a pine tri-propeller with gun turret, Italian flag on tail, and landing gear, on round base, accompanied by two black plastic display plinths, respective approx. ht. 10 1/2, 16, lg. 19, 15, wd. 25, 19; plinth ht. 36, 36, wd. 14, 10, dp. 10, 10 in.
Provenance: The collection of Frederic and Jean Sharf.
Provenance: The collection of Frederic and Jean Sharf.
Estimate $300-400
Single prop: minor loss to rear edge of right wing facing and cack to 1st tier of base. Tri-prop: loss to right wing tip facing.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Frederic Sharf, Jean SharfJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
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