Lot 528: A Pair of Metal Model Aeroplanes in Single and Multi-Engine Designs

Two metal model aeroplanes of varying construction and style. The first item is a single-engine monoplane fighter model, cast in metal with a polished chrome-plated finish. It features a three-blade propeller, fixed main landing gear, and a tailwheel. Molded details are present across the fuselage and wings, including a cockpit canopy and panel lines. The second item is a multi-engine aircraft model of industrial folk-art design. It is constructed from welded sheet metal with a dark, patinated finish. The design features a high-wing monoplane configuration with five two-blade propellers, comprising one nose-mounted engine and four wing-mounted engines. It includes an open cockpit and a fixed tricycle landing gear arrangement. Both models feature propellers that can be manually rotated. There are no visible manufacturer marks or stamps on either piece.