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Superb Silver Plated Model Vickers Wellington Aircraft
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Superb Silver Plated Model Vickers Wellington Aircraft

1920 - 1940
Description

Mounted on a white flecked black marble base in the Art Deco style which was at the height of fashion in the mid 1930's. The aircraft fully and smoothly articulates in every direction. Weighing just under 4kg this model is of extremely high quality and was probably used as a desk accessory.

The Vickers Wellington was a British twin-engined, long-range medium bomber. It was designed during the mid-1930s at Brooklands in Weybridge, Surrey. The first flight was in March 1936 and the aircraft were retired in March 1953. A key feature of the aircraft is its geodetic airframe fuselage structure, which was principally designed by Barnes Wallis who developed the bouncing bomb.

Physical Dimensions
Height
35.5cm (13.98")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
10.2cm (4.02")
Declaration

David Griffith Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Aircraft Model to the 1930s.

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SA1002876
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91064
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Description
Mounted on a white flecked black marble base in the Art Deco style which was at the height of fashion in the mid 1930's. The aircraft fully and smoothly articulates in every direction.
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Weighing just under 4kg this model is of extremely high quality and was probably used as a desk accessory.
David Griffith Antiques
fig 1. A silver-plated model of a twin-engine Vickers Wellington aircraft mounted inside a metal hoop frame on a square black marble base.
fig 1. Superb Silver Plated Model Vickers Wellington Aircraft

The Vickers Wellington was a British twin-engined, long-range medium bomber. It was designed during the mid-1930s at Brooklands in Weybridge, Surrey. The first flight was in March 1936 and the aircraft were retired in March 1953. A key feature of the aircraft is its geodetic airframe fuselage structure, which was principally designed by Barnes Wallis who developed the bouncing bomb.

Height
35.5cm (13.98")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
10.2cm (4.02")
Date of Manufacture

David Griffith Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Aircraft Model to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1002876
Dealers Internal Ref
91064
David Griffith Antiques
David Griffith Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Specialising in library, hall and club room furniture, leather seating and writing tables, campaign and travelling furniture.

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Archive I A silver-plated model of a twin-engine Vickers Wellington aircraft mounted inside a metal hoop frame on a square black marble base.

Superb Silver Plated Model Vickers Wellington Aircraft

Archive II A silver-plated model of a twin-engine Vickers Wellington aircraft mounted inside a metal hoop frame on a square black marble base. View II
Archive III A silver-plated model of a twin-engine Vickers Wellington aircraft mounted inside a metal hoop frame on a square black marble base. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A silver-plated model of a twin-engine Vickers Wellington aircraft mounted inside a metal hoop frame on a square black marble base.
Archive V A silver-plated model of a twin-engine Vickers Wellington aircraft mounted inside a metal hoop frame on a square black marble base. View V
Archive VI A silver-plated model of a twin-engine Vickers Wellington aircraft mounted inside a metal hoop frame on a square black marble base. View VI
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A silver-plated model of a twin-engine Vickers Wellington aircraft mounted inside a metal hoop frame on a square black marble base.
Superb Silver Plated Model Vickers Wellington Aircraft
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A silver-plated model of a twin-engine Vickers Wellington aircraft mounted inside a metal hoop frame on a square black marble base.
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  • ObjectDesk Ornaments
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Metal, Marble
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsHoop frame, Marble plinth, Twin propellers, Tapered stand
  • SizeH 35.5 cm (14 in) x W 30.5 cm (12 in) x D 10.2 cm (4 in)

This piece is a desk ornament taking the form of a silver-plated model of a twin-engine Vickers Wellington aircraft, dating from the Art Deco period of the 1930s. The sculpture comprises a silver-coloured metal airplane mounted inside a circular metal hoop frame, supported by a tapered metal stand atop a square black marble plinth with white flecks. The surface shows minor signs of age through light tarnishing and surface wear to the silver plating. Measuring 35.5 cm high, 30.5 cm wide, and 10.2 cm deep, the aeroplane model fully and smoothly articulates in every direction upon its central mount. Designed with a gentleman's library aesthetic, this desk accessory functions as a decorative display object for an office desk, study table, or mantelpiece. The structure includes twin radial engines with detailed propellers, a twin-tail fin empennage, and a streamlined fuselage, all rendered in polished silver plate. The heavy rectangular marble base anchors the circular frame and dynamic airplane sculpture securely against any flat surface, creating a distinct aviation-themed focal point within a period interior setting.

FAQs

Desktop aviation models originated in the early to mid-20th century as commemorative gifts, promotional items for aerospace manufacturers, or wartime desk trophies celebrating aircraft design.

These desktop ornaments were typically cast from solid metals such as brass, aluminium, or zinc alloy before being finished with chrome or silver plating and mounted on heavy marble or bakelite bases.

Authentic period models feature precise casting details, proportional weight from solid metal construction, age-appropriate tarnishing on silver plating, and traditional fixings beneath the base.

Position the sculpture on an office desk, bookcase shelf, or sideboard alongside dark wood furniture and brass accessories to create a focused study environment.

Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth and clean silver-plated surfaces with a mild silver polishing solution, ensuring liquids do not come into contact with the marble base.
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