Dezember 2018 (A151) - Auction: 12.12.2018, 11:00
–Auction completed
575. Orobr-Flugzeug "Blériot"
Deutschland, um 1912. Mit Firmensignet "OROBR MADE IN GERMANY". Blech, grau/rot lithographiert. Blätter des Heckpropellers aus Pappe. Nach dem Modell der Blériot XI, dem einsitzigen Flugzeug des französischen Flugzeugpioniers Louis Blériot (1872–1936). Mit Pilotenfigur. Uhrwerkantrieb. L 28,5 cm.
- Bespielt, kleine Dellstellen. Lackfehler, v.a. am Flugzeugkörper.
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 800 - 1'200EUR 730 – 1'090
Hammer Price: CHF 500
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