Antique British Brass Spitfire Model – Cast Desk Ornament on Starburst Base (c.1940s 24mm game tokens The artist uses bold flat

The artist uses bold flat colour fields in blue

This is the Large Classic Ligne 2 model

this mid-century revival frame captures the same organic lines and romantic form

this elegant desk ornament celebrates the spirit of British aviation design

Minor kiln flaws and firing imperfections are consistent with late Qing provincial production

Antique British Brass Spitfire Model – Cast Desk Ornament on Starburst Base (c.1940s 24mm game tokens The artist uses bold flatA characterful and compact mid 20th century cast brass model of a Supermarine Spitfire, mounted on its original starburst base and stamped BRITISH MADE beneath. The stylised form, wartime era casting and distinctive eight point base all suggest a 1940s patriotic or trench artinspired piece, likely produced as a small desk ornament or commemorative token. The aircraft is solid cast brass with a lovely mellow, aged patina and a freely turning propeller.