24th Nov, 2023 10:00
Silver and Objects of Vertu
45
Aviation Interest.
An Elizabeth II silver scale model of a Lockheed TriStar aircraft, in 1/72 scale, secured atop a wooden stand, fully hallmarked to the underside of the fuselage, sponsor's mark of Nayler Brothers, London 1976, length 37.3cm, wingspan 32cm, height 23cm, gross weight (including secured wooden stand) 1,811g/58.22ozt approx.
Note: This piece is a one-off model, specially commissioned by the vendor, who in 1973 was part of a team of six experts sent to Lockheed in Palmdale, California, to ensure the TriStar's smooth introduction into British Airways' routes. The vendor's career with British Airways culminated with control of its worldwide fleet of 250 aircraft.
A link to a video of this lot is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vvj3SlJeo4
Sold for £4,800
Aviation Interest.
An Elizabeth II silver scale model of a Lockheed TriStar aircraft, in 1/72 scale, secured atop a wooden stand, fully hallmarked to the underside of the fuselage, sponsor's mark of Nayler Brothers, London 1976, length 37.3cm, wingspan 32cm, height 23cm, gross weight (including secured wooden stand) 1,811g/58.22ozt approx.
Note: This piece is a one-off model, specially commissioned by the vendor, who in 1973 was part of a team of six experts sent to Lockheed in Palmdale, California, to ensure the TriStar's smooth introduction into British Airways' routes. The vendor's career with British Airways culminated with control of its worldwide fleet of 250 aircraft.
A link to a video of this lot is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vvj3SlJeo4
Auction: Silver and Objects of Vertu, 24th Nov, 2023
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Condition reports
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