Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

Lot #378
Zeppelin

This lot has closed

Estimate: $200+
Sell a Similar Item?
Refer Collections and Get Paid
Share:  

Description

Collection of three commemorative items related to Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin: a very lightweight 8.25″ long spoon crafted from the salvaged airframe of Graf Zeppelin's fourth airship, the LZ-IV, which crashed on August 5, 1908; a rectangular medal featuring an image of Zeppelin and his airship in flight, 37 mm x 55 mm, reading, "Ferd. Graf v. Zeppelin, Probefahrt 4-5. Aug. 1908"; and an embroidered badge with gold border made by Kukemal, 35 mm x 45 mm, reading, "Zeppelin, Eckener, Spende." In overall very good to fine condition.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #500 - Ended May 10, 2017