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Description
An original Air Ministry antique brass, bronze pulley block with hook circa 1910 20. The numbers stamped into the block over four lines read L.0.5.0.0.I, 29.3.10, 1338 and 761 and appear to be a set of identification marks and date for 29th March 1910. Above these numbers is stamped in a slightly different font A.M. (Air Ministry) under a broad arrow indicating government property. These numbers seem to indicate that the pulley block was accepted fit for service on 29th March 1910 and then at a slightly later date was incorporated into and adopted for service by the Air Ministry which was formed 1918. This is an unusual surviving pulley block made of brass or bronze which does not produce sparks when in use thus lowering the potential risk of explosions or fires. The current owner said he has owned this for a long time and has been tempted to clean and polish it on many occasions however the original age patina shows the age so nicely that he could not bring himself to do it. This pulley wheel has a diameter of approx 12 inches, 30.5cm, overall the pulley block measures approx 43cm from the top of the hook to the bottom of the wheel, approx 36cm wide from edge of block cage to edge of block cage and weighs 6.9kg. The pulley block shows signs of age, wear, has a pleasing age patina and would make an interesting display piece whether left as it is or cleaned and polished until the brass or bronze gleams!. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
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