April 27-30, 2021 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/30/2021
Circa 1930s Sensenich Model 80EY80 airplane propeller. Sensenich Propeller Company was established in 1932 with the intent to manufacture fixed pitch wood aircraft propellers for the popular and expanding aviation market. This propeller is crafted from wood featuring a clear lacquer finish with painted black ends and polished brass edging which has also been painted black on one side. The bottom of the center hub is marked "MODEL 80EY80 / SER NO. R4844 / SENSENICH". The center hub is also marked with the serial number "R4844" and the top has a a sticker that reads "Serviced by / West Coast Propeller / Sales and Service / North Hollywood Calif. / Approved Repair Station / No. 4006". There are 2 Sensenich sticker decals on each end of the wood blade that read "Sensenich Propellers Lancaster, PA, U.S.A.". These propellers were used on a variety of aircraft including Luscombe 11s. The propeller comes with a hand made mount from the previous consigner. CONDITION: The propeller exhibits various scratches and dents but is in overall good condition and presents well. Although this propeller is not airworthy, it is worthy of display in a home, office, or restaurant. JLD
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.Item Dimensions: 80" x 8" x 5 - 1/4".