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By: - 14th April 2011 at 12:50 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Sotheby's recently sold a set of three Shackleton prop blades for £15k, so you're probably right. It does seem some stuff has a greater value as a collectable/antique than as a life expired part.
By: - 14th April 2011 at 12:54 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
are you kidding?
Rich get down the barn dig out all the shit '63 doesnt need and get auctioning?!
By: - 14th April 2011 at 13:24 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I've a suspicion this is something to do with Talkback Thames who are putting together a series on 'Collectables'. They contacted me a week or so ago (and wasted a lot of my time in phone calls, voicemails and emails) regarding a book I'm doing on Concorde.
Sophie Kaye and Rebecca Hevingham were two that were involved.
I know it's a different production company, but two companies on very similar subjects within 14 days of each other?... that's too much like con-incidence!
By: - 14th April 2011 at 13:33 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Of course, this is the kind of thing that happens to the bits, and the prices climb to dizzy heights:
http://www.motoart.com/airplane-desks
I got my info slightly wrong, it was Christie's, not Sotheby's.
http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/lot_details.aspx?intObjectID=5402988
Rich
By: - 14th April 2011 at 13:35 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Of course, this is the kind of thing that happens to the bits, and the prices climb to dizzy heights:http://www.motoart.com/airplane-desks
Rich
I've just discussed having one of these for our office, and my wife slapped my face
Richard
By: - 14th April 2011 at 14:55 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Cor, she would be able to shave her legs in that, :rolleyes: :p
By: - 14th April 2011 at 15:29 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Guys, I kind of muffed that up. I was trying to merge the two threads together but when I did they didnt make sense so I deleted the merged ones from mtollfree.
By: - 14th April 2011 at 15:44 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
And my reply Peter, I wondered where it went and I can't remember what I wrote!:o
By: - 14th April 2011 at 19:34 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I nominate Ken Ward.
Should make for entertaining t.v. :)
By: - 14th April 2011 at 19:36 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Seconded - I can't wait!! :D
By: - 14th April 2011 at 23:53 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
The programme follows two salvage antique experts looking to pay cash for unwanted aircraft parts from large scale propellers, to cockpit interior controls, you name it we’re interested.
What determines their expertise?Would they know the value of a P51 flap rib vs a Me109 rudder pedal?Or a Spitfire pintle shim vs a Hurri fuselage gusset?Seems like a good premise but I think it,s going to be a nightmare..
By: - 15th April 2011 at 18:48 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I nominate Ken Ward.Should make for entertaining t.v. :)
LOL brilliant..
By: - 15th April 2011 at 19:07 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I've spoken to them - could be interesting!
By: - 15th April 2011 at 19:36 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Seconded - I can't wait!! :D
Its a pity Sandy Tobin isnt still with us that would make even more interesting tv.
A scotsman who could out blarny an Irishman must be a first !!!!
By: - 15th April 2011 at 19:38 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
who are they going to have with the knowledge to tell what is genuine and what was made last week in some guys garage sorry Guy no pun intended !!!
By: - 15th April 2011 at 19:41 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Garage
Talking of garages, Air Ministry's place wouldn't be a bad place to start either:D
Anon.
By: - 15th April 2011 at 19:43 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Sandy Topen is alive and well.
Bruce
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By: TonyT - 14th April 2011 at 12:36
In the general Aviation forum......
Hmmm sounds like a way to pick up some parts from people unaware of their true values......♦