Lot 457:
1903 Wright Flyer Pioneer Era Biplane Scale Model
Sold for: $50
Description
A vintage scale model representing the 1903 Wright Flyer, the first successful powered aircraft. The model appears to be kit-built, resembling designs by specialist manufacturers such as Paul K. Guillow, Inc. or Easy Built Models. It is constructed with a balsa wood frame and features wire struts and internal rigging. The wings and control surfaces are covered in a doped fabric or silk-span material that has developed a significant aged patina. Decorative elements include concentric red, white, and blue roundels on the upper wing tips and black-painted structural struts. This is a static pusher-style biplane model featuring a front-mounted canard elevator and twin rudders at the rear. No manufacturer marks or signatures are visible on the item. A modern white barcode tag is attached to the underside via a string.
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