Enhance your vintage collection with this stunning Rare Boulton Paul Defiant paperweight that depicts the iconic aircraft from World War II. Crafted from high-quality chrome on brass, this paperweight is an original piece from the post-1940 era. Its dazzling Art Deco style and intricate design make it a perfect addition to your metalware or collectables collection.
This paperweight is made in the United Kingdom and is a true representation of the country's rich history. This product is perfect for aviation enthusiasts and collectors alike who appreciate the beauty of this piece and its historical significance. Add this vintage chrome desktop Boulton Paul Defiant WW2 aircraft paperweight on stand to your collection today.
The Boulton Paul Defiant is a British interceptor
aircraft that served with the Royal Air Force (RAF)
during World War 11 The Defiant was designed
and built by Boulton Paul Aircraft as
a "turret fighter" to meet the RAF requirement for day and night
fighters that could concentrate their firepower on enemy bombers which were not
expected to have fighter escorts due to the distance from Germany to the United
Kingdom. The Defiant had all its armament in a dorsal turret offering the
ability to fire in most directions.
It stands about 170mm ( 6.3/4" ) at its highest point with a wingspan of about 155mm ( 6.1/8" ) and a length of about 135mm ( 5.1/4" ) the base is about 50mm ( 2" ) square and it weighs about 406 grams
The condition is old original used and good with light age and used related wear and marks commensurate with an old item