$75.00
This is a matted photograph that depicts two balloons. The matted photograph measures 6 1/4″ x 7 3/4.” The actual photograph housed within the matting measures 4″ x 5 3/4.” A large group of men is watching the proceedings on what appears to be a testing field. The date 19 April 1901 appears at the matte’s bottom.
This is a matted photograph that depicts two balloons. The matted photograph measures 6 1/4″ x 7 3/4.” The actual photograph housed within the matting measures 4″ x 5 3/4.” A large group of men is watching the proceedings on what appears to be a testing field. The date 19 April 1901 appears at the matte’s bottom.
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This is a matted photograph that depicts two balloons. The matted photograph measures 6 1/4″ x 7 3/4.” The actual photograph housed within the matting measures 4″ x 5 3/4.” A large group of men is watching the proceedings on what appears to be a testing field. The date 19 April 1901 appears at the matte’s bottom.
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This is a fascinating PRE-WW I Zeppelin Badge that was produced when zeppelins’ use was primarily commercial. I have heard two different stories regarding the badge’s purpose. The first version states that it was intended for zeppelin crew members. The second version indicates it was a high-end badge produced in limited numbers for supporters of the Zeppelin Company’s collection campaigns. In either case, the badges were produced in very limited numbers and made to exacting standards. They were NOT cheaply-made trinkets, but rather of very elaborate high-quality construction.
The badge measures 1 ½” x 1 ¾,” and is shaped like a cut-out Prussian Eagle. The Eagle’s head appears at the twelve o’clock position, while its wings are at the three and nine o’clock positions. A small Hohenzollern Crown sits atop the eagle’s head. The obverse’s center features a high-quality circular enamel medallion measuring ¾” in diameter that covers the Eagle’s belly. Its black enamel background is emblazoned with a silver “Z” crossed horizontally by a zeppelin. The enamel exhibits some small imperfections, as well as one or two very minor chips. Overall, however, the enamel is complete and in very fine condition. Its reverse bears the manufacturer’s name, Mayer & Wilhelm, and its location, Stuttgart. It is a fine badge that is in good condition, overall.
This is a fascinating PRE-WW I Zeppelin Badge that was produced when zeppelins’ use was primarily commercial. I have heard two different stories regarding the badge’s purpose. The first version states that it was intended for zeppelin crew members. The second version indicates it was a high-end badge produced in limited numbers for supporters of the Zeppelin Company’s collection campaigns. In either case, the badges were produced in very limited numbers and made to exacting standards. They were NOT cheaply-made trinkets, but rather of very elaborate high-quality construction.
The badge measures 1 ½” x 1 ¾,” and is shaped like a cut-out Prussian Eagle. The Eagle’s head appears at the twelve o’clock position, while its wings are at the three and nine o’clock positions. A small Hohenzollern Crown sits atop the eagle’s head. The obverse’s center features a high-quality circular enamel medallion measuring ¾” in diameter that covers the Eagle’s belly. Its black enamel background is emblazoned with a silver “Z” crossed horizontally by a zeppelin. The enamel exhibits some small imperfections, as well as one or two very minor chips. Overall, however, the enamel is complete and in very fine condition. Its reverse bears the manufacturer’s name, Mayer & Wilhelm, and its location, Stuttgart. It is a fine badge that is in good condition, overall.
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This is a very high-quality cigarette case that has a full-sized Commemorative Airship Badge on the front. Also on the front of the case are the initials “HS,” engraved in the upper left corner……
CIGARETTE CASE – ZEPPELIN
This is a very high-quality cigarette case that has a full-sized Commemorative Airship Badge on the front. Also on the front of the case are the initials “HS,” engraved in the upper left corner. There are some designs engraved into the exterior of the cigarette case. On the catch the case is marked Alpaca, which denotes that the makeup of the case is essentially nickel (German silver). Both elastic keepers in the interior of the case are present. The case has a nice patina to it. Overall, it is in fine condition.
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$595.00
This is a marvelous framed collage of items that relate to zeppelins. A total of four items appear in the collage. They range in dates from 1917 to 1937. I will describe the four items chronologically.
1) Photograph of Navy Zeppelin L53. The L53 also held the production number of LZ 100. It was launched on 8 August 1917. During its service, it flew nineteen reconnaissance missions and four bombing missions over England. It was shot down over England on 11 August 1918 by a Royal Naval Air Service Lieutenant flying a Sopwith Camel. The photo, which measures 6 7/8″ x 4 1/8,” shows the L 53 as she is rolled out of her hanger. The zeppelin’s stern appears in the photograph.
2) Graf Zeppelin World Flight Badge from 1929. A wide variety of badges were produced, covering a great assortment of zeppelin badges like this. Some were world flight badges and others were more regionalized. The badge measures 1 3/4″ in diameter. The edge proclaims “Graf Zeppelin Weltflug 1929.” The badge’s center shows the Graf Zeppelin in profile. She is superimposed over a blue and green map of the world. While it cannot be seen, these had a pin on the reverse. They are VERY prized by collectors.
3) Newspaper clipping from 19 October 1933. The clipping comes from a newspaper in Hanover. The headline reads“Deutsche Zeppeline über York.” The article deals with zeppelins that flew over and bombed York in England during WW I. At the end of the article, another smaller article deals with a speed record set by the Graf Zeppelin.
4) Crew uniform button from either the Graf Zeppelin or the Hindenburg. The gilt-toned button is a post 1933 example. The button has an eagle with the world in his claws. Superimposed over the globe is a zeppelin. At the globe’s bottom is a swastika.
The collage is framed in a black with gold trim and measures 16 ½” x 14 3/4.” It is a great historical collage that will be of particular interest to you zeppelin collectors.
This is a marvelous framed collage of items that relate to zeppelins. A total of four items appear in the collage. They range in dates from 1917 to 1937. I will describe the four items chronologically.
1) Photograph of Navy Zeppelin L53. The L53 also held the production number of LZ 100. It was launched on 8 August 1917. During its service, it flew nineteen reconnaissance missions and four bombing missions over England. It was shot down over England on 11 August 1918 by a Royal Naval Air Service Lieutenant flying a Sopwith Camel. The photo, which measures 6 7/8″ x 4 1/8,” shows the L 53 as she is rolled out of her hanger. The zeppelin’s stern appears in the photograph.
2) Graf Zeppelin World Flight Badge from 1929. A wide variety of badges were produced, covering a great assortment of zeppelin badges like this. Some were world flight badges and others were more regionalized. The badge measures 1 3/4″ in diameter. The edge proclaims “Graf Zeppelin Weltflug 1929.” The badge’s center shows the Graf Zeppelin in profile. She is superimposed over a blue and green map of the world. While it cannot be seen, these had a pin on the reverse. They are VERY prized by collectors.
3) Newspaper clipping from 19 October 1933. The clipping comes from a newspaper in Hanover. The headline reads“Deutsche Zeppeline über York.” The article deals with zeppelins that flew over and bombed York in England during WW I. At the end of the article, another smaller article deals with a speed record set by the Graf Zeppelin.
4) Crew uniform button from either the Graf Zeppelin or the Hindenburg. The gilt-toned button is a post 1933 example. The button has an eagle with the world in his claws. Superimposed over the globe is a zeppelin. At the globe’s bottom is a swastika.
The collage is framed in a black with gold trim and measures 16 ½” x 14 3/4.” It is a great historical collage that will be of particular interest to you zeppelin collectors.