Vtg Antique Wooden Wood Hartzell Airplane Prop Propeller Blade 50"x12 10834 B-54

This listing is for a Vintage/Antique Wooden Hartzell Propeller Blade. It has the following information printed on the side: Contract No S12211, Design No 10834 B-54, Serial No 71414, Hartzell, Piqua, Ohio. The blade measures about 50 3/4" inches in total length and about 12 1/2" inches wide. We researched the design number, but were unable to determine the date of manufacture or which model of airplane it was made to fit. The blade is in good overall condition with scuffs and scratches from use and storage. We have a low opening bid, and no reserve price, so don't miss your chance to win!

Hartzell has been successfully manufacturing aircraft propellers since 1917, when George Hartzell was inspired by his neighbor Orville Wright to expand his walnut business into aircraft propellers. While major production of wood propellers ended in 1946, Hartzell continued to produce a few wood propellers for large engine test clubs and other service requirements until their wood propeller type certificates were sold to Sensenich in 1964.