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scottvez
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This desk set features a picture of a crewman for a B-24 Liberator. The B-24 still holds the distinction of being the most produced American Military Aircraft, with over 18,000 completed during WW2.
The crewman had his picture taken with a B-24 backdrop. The photo was cut and inset in a plexiglass frame. The plexiglass has the top shaped like and air crewman's qualification wing of the era.
The photo sits on a brass base (with interior HIDDEN solder!) flanked by two 50 cal. rounds.
I don't have an ID on the Staff Sergeant in the photograph.
Thanks for looking.
Scott
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Thanks bellin and kerry.
Scott
Keep em commin Scott, love it!
Thanks-- I appreciate it walksoftly!
Scott
I added a picture of the underside of this WW2 trench art desk frame in order to show the solder joint.
As you can see, the solder joint is visible and somewhat sloppy in application which is typical of hidden areas on these objects. The interior brass also has some odd discoloration.
The desk frame shows expected construction, wear and patina of an object made during WW2.
Visible solder joints and odd discoloration do NOT always = modern construction.
Scott
Just what I would expect to see on a soldered joint & I agree with your last statement.
Thanks walksoftly-- as always, I appreciate your input.
Scott
Thanks majestic, packrat and Manikin.
Scott
Thanks for looking bones!
Scott
Really cool!
Thanks for looking and commenting Ks85-- I have several other trench art items posted to include some very unusual miniatures.
Scott
Thanks petey.
scott
Thanks tom.
scott