One-Of-A-Kind Zeppelin Panoramic Commemorative Maquette

One-Of-A-Kind Zeppelin Panoramic Commemorative Maquette:

One-of-a-kind maquette featuring the 1929 Graf Zeppelin (over 3 feet long) that is set in a panoramic size custom made wooden box. This exceptional zeppelin replica is made of wooden ribs filled and covered with the silvery tone of the original while the gondola, propellers and fins are made of metal. Two airplanes flank the fins: on the upper left, one blue German Fokker DVII bi-plane and on the lower part, one Supermarine British Spitfire single-seat fighter P3759. A silver Nieuport N1424 airplane flies by the gondola. This awesome Zeppelin floats above a small American town. The wooden box opens on the left and right to reveal an authentic air mail letter with Graf Zeppelin stamps and Lakehurst NJ address above a 50th anniversary commemorative plaque. An authentic airmail envelop with Graf Zeppelin stamp dated October 7, 1933, sent from Chicago to Friedrichshafen, Germany sits above a commemorative plaque on the right side. The upper part of the box opens to reveal a mirrored plaque on which white letters in relief spell LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin. On its right, a Lucite plaque includes two silver medals: one 1929 dedicated to the World Flight and one 1979 commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Zeppelin. In between, a bronze color plaque depicts the relief portrait of Ferdinand von Zeppelin with the date GEB 1838. The opposite Lucite commemorative plaque includes facts and dates of this marvel of engineering. The exterior of the wooden box boasts carved wood German Imperial eagles (Reichsadler) on each side and the front and back panels are flanked by large solid wood zeppelins. Zeppelin size: 40″L x 5.50″H x 5.50″W. Box dimensions (closed): 47″L x 14″H x 12″W.

Issued: c. 1980
Dimensions: See Description
Country of Origin: United States
Condition
Age related wear.