Scarce "1929 Schneider Trophy" Souvenir Matchbox Case
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Original brass souvenir matchbox case made specially to commemorate the 11th "Schneider Trophy" Seaplane Race held in Calshot (Southampton, England) in 1929.
This original matchbox case is made from sheet brass with an applied brass design in relief depicting the Supermarine S6 floating on the sea, below this image is the inscription, "Schneider Cup Air Race - 1929". Either side of the case are apertures which allows the match to be struck without removing the matchbox. Dimensions : 61mm x 40mm x 35mm. Good condition.
The Schneider Trophy series were without doubt the most famous and prestigious seaplane races ever held. They were started in 1913 by the French Industrialist, Jacques Schneider and were to continue until won three times in five years by the same flying club/country. They ended in 1931 when they were won outright for Royal Aero Club of Great Britain by Flight Lieutenant John Boothman flying the famous Supermarine S6B. The Supermarine seaplanes (S4, S5, S6 & S6B) were specially designed by R. J. Mitchell to take part in the Schneider races and were the basis for the famous W.W.II. British fighter, the Supermarine Spitfire.
The 1929 Schneider Trophy race was held at Calshot near Southampton on the 6th & 7th of September and flew a course over the Solent, the stretch of sea between England and the Isle of Wight. The race was won for Great Britain by Flying Officer Henry Waghorn in a Supermarine S6 in 39 minutes, 42 seconds at an average speed of 328mph.
For more information on The Schneider Trophy Races, please click on the link below :
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