Dezember 2018 (A151) - Auction: 12.12.2018, 12:00
–Auction completed
562. (Günthermann-)Flugzeug "Blériot"
Deutschland, um 1912, mit Ergänzung. Ohne Firmensignet. Blech, farbig lithographiert. Blätter der Propeller aus Pappe. Heckteil ergänzt. Nach dem Modell der Blériot XI, dem einsitzigen Flugzeug des französischen Luftfahrtpioniers Louis Blériot (1872–1936). Mit Pilotenfigur. Uhrwerkantrieb. L 22,5 cm.
- Bespielt. Lackfehler. Minimale Korrosionsspuren und Retouchen.
Mit der Blériot XI überquerte Louis Blériot am 25. Juli 1909 als erster Mensch den Ärmelkanal in einem Flugzeug. Sein Flug von Calais nach Dover dauerte 37 Minuten bei einer durchschnittlichen Flughöhe von 100 Metern.
Estimate: CHF 360 - 550EUR 330 – 500
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