Original, WW1 Era Airco DH6 Aircraft Teak Propeller Boss / Hub (4 Blade) Fitted With A Period Smiths Cricklewood Works Aircraft Clock. - MISC 1006 Original, WW1 Era Airco DH6 Aircraft Teak Propeller Boss / Hub (4 Blade) Fitted With A Period Smiths Cricklewood Works Aircraft Clock. - MISC 1006 Antique & Militaria

This is an excellent WW1 era Aircraft Propeller Boss converted Into a mantle clock with a Smiths aviation clock. The original laminated teak propeller boss is undamaged and measures 10” x 10” x 6”. The centre of the boss snugly houses an original Smiths clockwork aircraft / Automobile clock. These clocks were fitted in Royal Air Force planes and as an extra in automobiles. The clock has a brass surround with a silvered face with Arabic numerals. The face has on it SMITHS CRICKLEWOOD WORKS LONDON NW and the Smiths monogram under the hands. The clock also carries the serial number P 263.811. The clock hinges outwards on the left hand side to reveal the winder and adjustment knobs. The clock ticks slowly and is in working condition. Inside the clock holder are the remains of the clock winding instructions. The propeller boss has its original 8 aircraft mounting holes that would have secured the boss to an aircraft engine. The boss would originally have had a 4 propeller blades. The top of the boss is impressed DRG. LP. 790. LH (drawing number) 80HP RENAULT DE HAVILLAND 6. Another 3 faces of the boss are stamped G1168 N63 2616 680 & G1168 N63. This type of propeller was fitted to the AIRCO DH6 aircraft and was designed by Geoffrey de Havilland for the Aircraft Manufacturing Company (Airco) shortly after the outbreak of World War One as a military training aircraft. After WW1, the aircraft was popular with civilian flying and many were put on the civil register. The price for this WW1 aviation piece includes UK delivery. MISC 1006