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Hello dear collectors community. I would like to introduce myself briefly. I am from Austria and have been collecting German Air Force WW2 for 20 years. Now I have switched my interest to WW1 aviation. As I am still inexperienced in this area, I have many questions in the future and need your help. I have the opportunity to buy a propeller from the "Jacob Lohner & Co" brand. This would be my first propeller in the collection. The item would cost me 5,500 euros. I have already seen some propellers that are much cheaper. Now to my question... why does the propeller have this price and would it be worth this? If so, I assume that it is a rare item? I would be very happy to have your help. Best Regards from Austria Helmut
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I think it's "rare" but that's not necessarily a good thing. I've never heard of the company and I note that Bob Gardner does not reference it in his three volume series on German propellers from WW1. However a quick Google search shows the company as an early (1913) manufacturer of aircraft and aircraft parts, so that part is a plus. Valuation is always hard without comparables, but I would guess that the price you quote is in the ballpark but maybe a little high. -
Hello...thank you very much for your information and help. That really helped me to make a decision. I was also able to find out on the internet that this propeller was mounted for the so-called Austro-Hungarian aircraft (Pfeilflieger Lohner B 2) (see link). Thank you again for your help and effort. Best regards, Helmut
https://digitaltmuseum.se/0210283733...planspropellerComment
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Here I found 2 pictures of this aircraft type (Pfeilflieger Lohner B 2) where such propellers are mounted. Best regards HelmutComment
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Buy it. If it's overpriced now it should catch up eventually. The research and photos help support that, so it's always a good idea to save that (digitally or otherwise) and keep the documetation with the propeller. It makes a great display if you have to wait for market value to catch up. That's not to say that you can't negotiate a lower price, and you need to factor in the cost of transporting it to your location.Comment
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