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1946 Baby Spitfire Model Engine

By Seth Meyers, 17 August, 2010
Description

My grandfather hand crafted a wood stand for it, and made a note on the bottom of the stand. It reads:
"Baby Spitfire .045 displacement model engine
Anderson MFG co. USA. Used 6" dia. x "2 pitch propeller.
Given to Robert Garms by parents, Christmas, 1946. Purchased in San Angelo, Texas for $7.50 or $9, depending on which parent you asked. Present included a c/l [control line] model kit with control handle and lines. Engine and stand given to Seth Meyers for birthday in 2010."

The tiny, delicate needle valve that controls the fuel mixture is broken off, but I still have it.

Category
Antique Toys
Medium
Looks like stainless steel. Not very sure, though.
Distinguishing marks
it says: Anderson Manufacturing company, USA on the back near the fuel tank, and on the front it says, 'Baby Spitfire'.
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
Difficult to measure, the official engine size is .045 displacement.
Date Period
1946
Weight
?
History
My grandfather gave it to me for my 14th birthday.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
In 1946, my great grandparents bought it for my grandfather for $7.50.
For Sale?
No
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