Seeking infos on propeller

[mario1]

Hi,
Sorry for the wierd question,is anybody here into WWl flight stuff? Would need advice on value of an original sigma austrohungarian fighter propeller..
Thanks

[Claudius]

a WHOLE propeller?! That is a specific piece that needs the right buyer. Someone with the space to hang that on the wall. But being a Central Power's fighter plane will certainly increase it's interest.

Which A-H plane is it from? What condition is it in? Are you looking to buy it or sell it?

[mario1]

I am looking to buy it.
It's a Sigma propeller that was used on the inline Hiero engine mounted on the fighter Phonix.
Since I have this bug..

http://184.172.36.50/forums/showthre...=1#post7783076

wanted to make an offer but no clue on collecting value.
Sadly it has moth damage

[mario1]

saw it few weeks ago in a market

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[Claudius]

wonderful looking propeller! I didn't realize it had all these manufacturing markings/numbers and the labels on the blades!

It looks like it is for sale on a vendors table. Does he have a price? More than $100 but less than $1,000? I can't find a similar propeller that sold.

Those holes aren't caused by moths, they look like Powderpost beetle exit holes. The good news is that I think they are long gone, but keep an eye out for the tell-tale powder accumulations on the wood. That is a sure sign that you have active bugs, but they can be easily controlled without damaging the propeller.

[flik]

Dont know the value of such items but how many more chances will you have to own a propeler like this (and a Pönix D. I for that). There is some damage but... I would say 1500+ and then it depens how many collectors are interested

[stross]

That's super cool! The markings and numbers are very neat. I wonder it they are researchable beyond manufacturing site, but to what plane and/or unit it was delivered...

I have no idea on value, but I have a great spot for it ....

[jaba-the-hunt]

Hi Mario,

very nice piece. Complete propeller are nice but they take a lot of space.
Think about if you realy need this and have the space for this piece. At the end it will find a place in the basement.

I had the same thoguhts and came to the comclusion that it will be better to look for smaller items.

Kind regards
Aex

PS: I estimate this prop at about 1400-1600€

[Military Antiques Toronto]

I am aware that this is not the same thing but I just sold a sopwith camel propeller for $5000 cdn to a local collector so I would say more than you have been quoted in the last post
Dave

[mario1]

Thanks guys for your input
Thinking about it...space is not a problem ..it display great on a wall.
Guy is asking 2500 euro or better a museum offered that money so l should top that
Will see what to do ...something hardly resellable for sure but still a true piece of history....will decide
Regards Mario