
72” 1918 Paragon 6FT Scimitar Wooden Wood Antique Airplane Propeller
From 1918-1919, this exquisite 6-foot Paragon Scimitar wooden airplane propeller stands as a testament to the renowned craftsmanship of the American Propeller and Manufacturing Company, based in Baltimore, MD. What makes this particular piece so remarkable is its rarity; most propellers from this epoch exceeded 100 inches, tailored to fit iconic World War 1 aircraft like the renowned Curtiss Jenny. The propeller's specifications are: - Widest Blade point: 7-7/8 inches - Hub with 8 holes: 6-3/8 inches in width - Hub holes: 3/8 inch in diameter, with the center hole measuring 2 inches across - Distance from the center of one hub bolt hole to its opposite: 4-3/4 inches - Depth of the propeller: 3-3/4 inches Adding to its authenticity and detailing: - Both blades bear the Paragon propeller logo decals. - The hub is marked with "6-0 X 566 RIGHT HAND." - A distinct serial number, 31270, is stamped alongside the Paragon logo and the designation "Inspector No.1." - The propeller boasts 4