Posted 9 years ago
kyratango
(439 items)
This stick pin is a very rare document on the plane on board of which Louis Bleriot crossed the Channel on 1909 July 25, opening the way to modern aviation!
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bl%C3%A9riot_XI
Sadly, the stem is shortened, but the intaglio, backed with mother of pearl, is intact.
18ct gold, french eagle's head hallmark, 11/16" wide.
Another one, same size of crystal, certainly by same maker:
http://www.kensingtonhousejewels.com/mobile/Product.aspx?id=37597
Thanks Madame ;-)
It is a pleasure to see you here !
Fabulous item of historical and aeronautical interest - Super Score!
Thank you Paul! I had this piece for 25 years before seeing another (on the link)...
Bought it for peanuts then as French sellers knew nothing about reverse painted crystal intaglios :-)
Love the History! Are you sure the stem is shortened? The one from your link says total length is 3 inches.
Really really really love this! I have never seen another like it and love the history!
@Bluboi: yes, cut and not sharp... Total length of mine is 1.3/4".
@Vintagelamp: I'm very grateful for your kind comment :-)
Thanks GeodeJem, Vetraio, Mikelv, racer4four for your loves and like !
Wonderful item.
Thank you Tora, Fran, Rick and Trey !
AMAZING-- I love early aviation related items!
scott
Scott, many thanks for your so kind comment on this rare piece :-)
Thank you Bratjdd, Valentino and Budek for your loves :-D
sweetttttttttttttttttttttttt.
Many, many thanks Agram and Roycroft !
Lovely~!!!
Thank you Bonnie!