Lot #1308 - 29 March 1934 the “SOUTHERN CROSS” carries mail from New Zealand to Australia: A Vacuum Oil Company photograph
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Auction House:Leski Auctions
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Sale Name:Decorative Arts & Collectables
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Sale Date:14 Aug 2021 ~ 10am (AEST) - Session 1: Lots 1 - 732
15 Aug 2021 ~ 10am (AEST) - Session 2: Lots 733 - 1470 -
Lot #:1308
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Lot Description:29 March 1934 the “SOUTHERN CROSS” carries mail from New Zealand to Australia: A Vacuum Oil Company photograph
showing the crew (Kingsford Smith, Stannage, Percival, Pethybridge & Taylor) who had carried the airmail in a record time of 13 hours, 25 minutes; also a composite photo depicting the “Southern Cross” in flight with Mt.Egmont (now known as Mt. Taranaki) in the background and with inset photos of Kingsford Smith & Ulm. (2 items). -
Estimate:A$200 - 250
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Realised Price:
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Category:Memorabilia
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.