Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Two World War II Presentation Aviation Models, c. 1940, a Supermarine Spitfire on display stand with hammered finish arc, affixed to a diamond-shaped wood base with inlaid metal; and a Vickers Wellington MK on display stand with inscription to Air Vice-Marshal Sir Geoffrey Bromet RAF from the 311th Czech Squadron RAF, respective approx. ht. 7 3/4, 5, lg. 6, 4 3/4, wd. 7 1/2, 7 in.
Provenance: The collection of Frederic and Jean Sharf.
Provenance: The collection of Frederic and Jean Sharf.
Estimate $200-300
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Keywords
Supermarine, Geoffrey Bromet, Frederic Sharf, Jean SharfJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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