Does anyone happen to know which aircraft this part belongs to? I acquired it in Fort Worth, TX and the gentleman whose estate I bought it from, it was my understanding that he worked for one of the local museums for many years and had an eye for collecting interesting things. It appears to be made of aluminum and dimensions are 15" diameter x 15" tall. My scale at home is broken but I'm guessing it weighs about 25 lbs...it's pretty solid. I could not locate any markings on the inside. Is there a market for this sort of thing or any desirability for by professional restoration groups or enthusiasts or is the condition really bad? Not entirely sure about the pink and green paint but would be interested to hear any thoughts on this. It could have been used as some sort of decoration or yard art for all I know. Thanks so much in advance.
Here's a few examples that I found either online or on this forum showing a Grumman F4F that has a similar shape.
https://history.nasa.gov/SP-09-511.pdf
Here's a few examples that I found either online or on this forum showing a Grumman F4F that has a similar shape.
https://history.nasa.gov/SP-09-511.pdf