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Framed Print of Shell Motor Spirit Silver Trophy, Samuel Cody Archive
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: The Shell Motor Spirit Silver Trophy, 1912, by Mappin and Webb, hallmarked London 1912, with fine model of Cody?s Flyer, Type No. V, mounted on a stepped wooden plinth with two plaques, the first inscribed Presented To S. F. Cody by the distributors of ?Shell? Motor Spirit 1912, the other Did Three Command Flights Before H.M. King George V. Completed The Circuit Of Great Britain With All Marked Parts In 1911. Won The Two Empire British Michelin Trophies 1911. Won The International 1st and British 1st Prize In Military Competition Salisbury Plain 1912. Won The Cross Country Michelin Speed Competition 1912. Was Handed Over To The Royal Flying Corps For War Service Nov. 1912. After Having Covered 7000 Miles, with related letters from the British Petroleum Company Limited to Cody, one dated 7th Dec 12, and stating, ?...The silver model of your Biplane is finished, and is on view at Messrs. Mappin and Webb?s, Oxford Street, W?, the reverse with Cody?s reply drafted in pencil, together with further correspondence from British Petroleum, Mappin and Webb and The Grahame-White Aviation Company. A unique piece of aviation history. The trophy measures 13 inches high overall, with bespoke ebonised glazed display case. This most famous of Cody?s aeroplanes was handed over to the RFC and exhibited at the April 1913 Aero Show. Shortly afterwards it crashed whilst being flown by Lt. Rogers-Harrison, one of Cody?s best pupils. A replica was built by Cody and subsequently used by the RFC: this is now preserved in the Science Museum, London. Date: 1912. Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries. © Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd. / Mary Evans
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Media ID 32270064
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Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.3cm (9.6" x 7.2")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
