Gentlemen, you may smoke - Pullman Gallery

Beyond the Horizon
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PULLMAN Issue No: 40
Successful Flotation: two fine sea-plane models of
hardwood construction, with metal detailing, both French
circa 1930s (on left) wingspan 29 inches (74 cms) Ref 1998,
and (right) wingspan 31 inches (80 cms). Ref 1999
World’s fastest: (clockwise from top) a stunning inscribed
presentation model of the MiG25 fighter plane, capable of
speeds approaching Mach 3, dated 1976. Height 16 inches
(41 cms). Russian, circa 1976 Ref 4898; a stylish streamlined
polished cast aluminium model of Concorde, circa 1990,
stamped FR No. 50. Height : 17 inches (44 cms) Ref 4797;
and a rare ‘Schneider Trophy’ silvered bronze car mascot in
the form of victorious Supermarine S6B, the forerunner to the
Spitfire, the plane with rotating propeller mounted on a plain,
hardwood base. Wingspan: 6 inches (15 cms). Ref 4830