Ship propeller - Bronze
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Bronze ship propeller, 55 cm diameter and 9 cm high, with a patinated surface, dating to the mid-20th century (1950s–1960s) and originated from the Netherlands; in good used condition with minor signs of wear.
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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 collectible value.
- Visible: "LH" = Left Hand (counterclockwise rotation)
- Possibly also a size number above
- Text runs around the hub
- On the right: what looks like "MM.31" or a diameter/prop designation
- The construction and marking style point to 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 foundry worker who checked the propeller during production — this was a common practice for ship propellers in the 1920s–1940s
Or a quality or batch mark from the foundry
Dimensions
Diameter: 55x55 cm
Height: 9 cm
Inner bore: 3 cm
Used, the surface has scratches as 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 film. Double-walled cardboard boxes are standard to protect your purchase (included in the shipping cost). The recipient will receive a T&T code. All shipments are sent registered and insured. (Shipping is at own 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 collectible value.
- Visible: "LH" = Left Hand (counterclockwise rotation)
- Possibly also a size number above
- Text runs around the hub
- On the right: what looks like "MM.31" or a diameter/prop designation
- The construction and marking style point to 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 foundry worker who checked the propeller during production — this was a common practice for ship propellers in the 1920s–1940s
Or a quality or batch mark from the foundry
Dimensions
Diameter: 55x55 cm
Height: 9 cm
Inner bore: 3 cm
Used, the surface has scratches as 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 film. Double-walled cardboard boxes are standard to protect your purchase (included in the shipping cost). The recipient will receive a T&T code. All shipments are sent registered and insured. (Shipping is at own risk
Details
Era
1900-2000
Type
Boat propellor
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Netherlands
Material
Bronze
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
9.5 cm
Width
51 cm
Depth
51 cm
Weight
10 g
Estimated period
1950-1960, 1960-1970
