What propeller is this? Any help is appreciated!

[Rndvanloon]

I received this prop from my uncle. He’s now got dementia and is no help in determining what aircraft it came from. It’s a little over 13’ in diameter, has 8 bore center, brass edgings, and stickers that say “U.S. Propellers, Inc”. Anyone have any ideas?

[Dbahnson]

Are there no numbers stamped on it? Without those it's virtually impossible to identify its usage. At 13 feet it's getting into dirigible territory, but could be for a fixed wing aircraft as well.

[Rndvanloon]

We searched all over it & found no markings on it. At one time, my uncle stated that it was from a pre-WW1 bi-plane, but we’re not sure how reliable that info is.

[Dbahnson]

We searched all over it & found no markings on it. At one time, my uncle stated that it was from a pre-WW1 bi-plane, but we’re not sure how reliable that info is.

That would be very unlikely by virtue of its size, unless possibly from an early airship. I'd have to research a bit more, but I doubt that U.S. Propellers was even in existence prior to WW1.

[Rndvanloon]

Thank you for your information. We really know nothing about it, and my uncle (who always said, “A good story never depends on the truth”), now has dementia. I am open to any suggestions to get answers.