SENSENICH BROTHERS WOODEN AIRPLANE PROPELLER
Fine Early wood and brass airplane propeller with two Sensenich Brothers decals American circa 1930. The tips of the wings are painted with red, white and blue stripes. The remainder of the laminated wood is varnished with a natural wood finish. The edges of the wings are wrapped in brass and the wrap becomes much winder and wraps around the entire wood surface. The brass has an anodized like finish. The propeller retains two original decal labels showing the company logo which has a circle in the middle with the initials "SB" with wings on opposite ends. The propeller form and construction is much like the propellers of other makers of the period however this prop has a metal silver cone mounted at the center. (FA1161)
Condition: The propeller is in excellent condition and has a wonderful patina, Their is typical crazing in the paint and varnish.
Note: The Sensenich Propeller Company was established in 1932 and manufactured fixed pitch wood aircraft propellers for the growing aviation industry. Over time the company continued manufacturing a broader type of propellers for the changing market including aluminum propellers and they continue in the industry today.
Height: Length 91".
