Schneider Trophy by Rolls Royce Motors, 1920s
Rolls Royce Motors Ltd: a large presentation desk piece mounted with a silver-plated Schneider Trophy seaplane of 6 inch (15 cms) wingspan with rotating propeller. The seaplane marked 'Rolls-Royce Motors Ltd' under the left wing. English, circa 1920s. Bearing engraved presentation plaque;
'Presented to - Miss B.A.Leadbetter - By Her Colleagues at Fort Dunlop - On the Occasion of Her Marriage - July 28th 1928'.
Diameter of base: 8 inches (21 cms).
Reference: 4938