MICRO-BILT INC. ARDEN MODEL NO. 19 AIRPLANE MODEL ENGINES AND PARTS, LOT OF 29 ARTICLES, comprising ten engines with embossed "ARDEN" to the cylinder case bypass on each side, each black painted cylinder fins and stepped flat head, each crankcase embossed ".199" and one 099 example, seven examples fitted with a Champion spark plug, two examples with a glow plug. Seven crankshafts turn freely, four crankshafts are frozen, and each is untested for functionality. Two examples fitted in original corrugated box with printed sides and marked Ball Bearing, each includes manufacturer's instructions. Along with 19 assorted bags of parts from a container marked for Arden .199 and of unknown association, parts include two exhaust, cylinder fins, timer arm, needle valves, bearings, fuel tanks, crankshaft and components, and a propeller nut. Second quarter 20th century. Engine 3 1/4" x 4 1/4" overall.
Literature: Parallels Dannels - American Model Engine Encyclopedia, p. 9.
Provenance: From the collection of Fred Kaiser, East Sandwich, MA.