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Propeller

1920 - 1940
Description

An aircraft propellor made by Airscrew, Weybridge Surrey for the Hermes IV aircraft. Dated 1940 and stamped D2030 and also DEC/32. The Hermes Mark IV aircraft refers to the Handley Page Hermes specifically the Mark IV variant which was a civil airliner developed in the 1940's closely related to the Handley Page Hastings military transport and was intended for use on long haul routes. The Hermes IV was a four engine low wing mono blade.

Physical Dimensions
Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Antique Wooden Aircraft Propeller to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1146976
Dealers Internal Reference
C2366
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Description
An aircraft propellor made by Airscrew, Weybridge Surrey for the Hermes IV aircraft. Dated 1940 and stamped D2030 and also DEC/32. The Hermes Mark IV aircraft refers to the Handley Page Hermes specifically the Mark IV variant which was a civil airliner developed in the 1940's closely related to the Handley Page Hastings military transport and was intended for use on long haul routes. The Hermes IV was a four engine low wing mono blade.
Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Antique Wooden Aircraft Propeller to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1146976
Dealers Internal Ref
C2366
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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A vintage two-blade laminated wooden aircraft propeller featuring a central circular mounting hub with pre-drilled bolt holes.
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Archive I A vintage two-blade laminated wooden aircraft propeller featuring a central circular mounting hub with pre-drilled bolt holes.

Propeller

Archive II A vintage two-blade laminated wooden aircraft propeller featuring a central circular mounting hub with pre-drilled bolt holes. View II
Archive III A vintage two-blade laminated wooden aircraft propeller featuring a central circular mounting hub with pre-drilled bolt holes. View III
Archive IV A vintage two-blade laminated wooden aircraft propeller featuring a central circular mounting hub with pre-drilled bolt holes. View IV
Archive V A vintage two-blade laminated wooden aircraft propeller featuring a central circular mounting hub with pre-drilled bolt holes. View V
Archive VI A vintage two-blade laminated wooden aircraft propeller featuring a central circular mounting hub with pre-drilled bolt holes. View VI
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Salisbury Antiques Centre

Salisbury Antiques Centre
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94 Wilton Road
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP2 7JJ
United Kingdom
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A vintage two-blade laminated wooden aircraft propeller featuring a central circular mounting hub with pre-drilled bolt holes.
Propeller
Ref: SA1146976
A vintage two-blade laminated wooden aircraft propeller featuring a central circular mounting hub with pre-drilled bolt holes.
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  • ObjectWall Sculptures
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleIndustrial
  • MaterialLaminated Wood, Timber
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsLaminated wood construction, Central mounting hub, Aerodynamic tapered blades, Circular bolt hole ring
  • SizeH 206 cm (81 in) x W 26 cm (10 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

This vintage aircraft propeller originates from 1940 and belongs to the industrial style. It is made from laminated wood and timber with a warm brown timber colour and shows natural grain variation, edge wear, and surface scuffs. The item takes the form of a two-blade design with aerodynamic tapered blades, a central circular mounting hub, and a circular bolt hole ring containing pre-drilled bolt holes and metal reinforcement stamps. The dimensions measure 206 cm high, 26 cm wide, and 11 cm deep. In a modern interior, this piece serves as a distinctive wall sculpture suitable for mounting above a sideboard or within an industrial loft setting. The construction reflects the heritage of aviation engineering from the period, retaining authentic manufacturer marks and operational characteristics. The propeller brings historical character and architectural presence to living spaces, studies, or commercial environments requiring a strong focal point with authentic period provenance.

FAQs

An antique wooden aircraft propeller, historically referred to as an airscrew, is a sculpted wood component designed to transform rotational power into thrust on early twentieth-century aeroplanes.

Early propellers were made by laminating multiple thin planks of selected hardwoods, such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, using high-strength adhesive before being shaped, balanced, and varnished.

Authentic pieces generally feature layered timber construction, central boss mounting holes for the engine hub, metal sheath remnants on the tips, and stamped manufacturer or specification numbers near the centre.

A vintage propeller functions well as a focal architectural sculpture when mounted horizontally above a sideboard, fireplace mantel, or office desk in industrial, minimalist, or eclectic interiors.

Keep the propeller in a climate-controlled room away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber warping or splitting, and clean gently with a soft dry microfiber cloth.
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