Ship propeller - Bronze






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This Dutch three-bladed bronze ship’s propeller measures 51 × 51 cm and is 9.5 cm high, with small signs of age and spotting.
Description from the seller
This is a 3-blade ship propeller, made of bronze or gunmetal (a copper-tin-zinc alloy). The dark patina and wear indicate considerable age. As an antique/vintage maritime piece, it has collector value.
- Visible: "LH" = Left Hand (left-handed propeller, rotates counterclockwise)
- Possibly also a size number above
- Text runs around the hub
- On the right: what appears to be "MM.31" or a diameter/spindle designation
- The construction and marking style indicate European manufacture, probably
- British, Dutch or Belgian — given the "LH" marking in English and the build style
- Probably early-to-mid 20th century (1920s–1960s)
Note: The initials of the inspector or foundryman who checked the propeller during production — this was a common practice with ship propellers from the 1920s–1940s
Or a quality or batch mark from the foundry
Dimensions
Diameter: 55x55 cm
Height: 9 cm
Inner [hole] 3 cm
Used, the surface has scratches visible in the photo.
The photos are part of the description (what you see is what you get).
This product is professionally produced and packaged in environmentally friendly, padded protective wrap. Double-walled cardboard boxes are standard to protect your purchase (included in shipping). The recipient receives a T&T code. All shipments are sent by registered mail and insured. (Shipping is at buyer’s risk)
This is a 3-blade ship propeller, made of bronze or gunmetal (a copper-tin-zinc alloy). The dark patina and wear indicate considerable age. As an antique/vintage maritime piece, it has collector value.
- Visible: "LH" = Left Hand (left-handed propeller, rotates counterclockwise)
- Possibly also a size number above
- Text runs around the hub
- On the right: what appears to be "MM.31" or a diameter/spindle designation
- The construction and marking style indicate European manufacture, probably
- British, Dutch or Belgian — given the "LH" marking in English and the build style
- Probably early-to-mid 20th century (1920s–1960s)
Note: The initials of the inspector or foundryman who checked the propeller during production — this was a common practice with ship propellers from the 1920s–1940s
Or a quality or batch mark from the foundry
Dimensions
Diameter: 55x55 cm
Height: 9 cm
Inner [hole] 3 cm
Used, the surface has scratches visible in the photo.
The photos are part of the description (what you see is what you get).
This product is professionally produced and packaged in environmentally friendly, padded protective wrap. Double-walled cardboard boxes are standard to protect your purchase (included in shipping). The recipient receives a T&T code. All shipments are sent by registered mail and insured. (Shipping is at buyer’s risk)
