For auction is a beautiful, highly collectible vintage chrome desk letter opener. this piece is a miniature replica model of the famous Standard Steel Propeller Company Propeller utilized by Charles Lindbergh on his legendary May 1927 trans-Atlantic flight aboard the Spirit of St. Louis.
Item Details:
- Manufacturer/Origin: Standard Steel Propeller Co. (Pittsburgh, PA)
- Era: Circa late 1920s (Pre-1929 company merger with Hamilton Aero)
- Design: Dual-blade chrome desk propeller featuring the original corporate logo decals on the blades.
- Included Accessories: Comes complete with its rare original wooden display/cradle base, the structural historical narrative card insert, and the nested cardboard presentation box.
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition. the chrome retains a bright polish, and the delicate central oval decals remain sharp and legible. Please refer to photos for exact cosmetic condition.
A fantastic, functional desk centerpiece for any aviation historian, militaria collector, or enthusiast of early 20th-century history.