Description
ARTIFACT:
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This is an early 1950s wing for Cathay Pacific, a Hong Kong airline started in 194The wing is embroidered in gold bullion and shows a globe at its center.
VINTAGE:Circa early 1950s.
SIZE:Approximately 1-3/16" in height and 3-1/2" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Velvet, bullion and cotton/silk threads, cloth backing.
ATTACHMENT:None.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from an airlines collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBEL96 LAHEX5/11 SAHEX01/19-GC:DC/GEX
CONDITION:6+ (Fine-Very Fine): The wing has a fair amount of tarnish and there are a few spots where the bullion has come loose.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.