Aviation
Raymond Loewy for Air France’s Concord Flatware
This eighteen piece set of flatware was designed and produced by Raymond Loewy’s firm "Compagnie d’ Esthetique Industriale" for the Air France version of the Concorde ca. 1978. The set is 6 knives 6 forks and 6 spoons, all marked "Air France".
Boeing 727 Jet Airplane Brass Model on Stand
This model of a Boeing 727 jet airplane is constructed of brass. It sits 14" high on its stand. The wingspan is 13 ¼" and the plane is 18" long
American Airlines DC-3 Flagship Art Deco Flatware Service for Eight
Designed in 1936, this American art deco silverplate service was used on the most famous of the DC-3 Aircraft, the American Airlines’ “Flagship”. This 24-piece service is comprised of eight forks, eight knives and eight spoons. The utensils have handles in the shape of the aircraft with speed lines and impressed in a very streamlined font, “Flagship”.
Airplane Weather Station
This airplane weather station is just the thing for your desk. Constructed of brass, brass and copper plate and copper, the DC-3 plane soars on three curved arms above a spinning world globe. The globe has a thermometer, barometer and clock. The thermometer is marked “Celsius”. The clock is marked “Angelux”, “Super”, “Spritzer & fuhrmann” and “8” (and eight day clock). The station is 15 ½” high
German Art Deco Silverplated Airplane Smokers Companion
This vintage silver plated German art deco “Smokers’ Companion” airplane is a masterpiece of ingenuity and craftsmanship. Designed to accommodate the various necessities of a tobacco enthusiast, all parts of the airplane have a use. The fuselage holds cigars. The propeller turns to clip a cigar. The cockpit is a match safe. An ashtray slides out in front of the cigar holder. The wings remove and open as cigarette cases. The plane is 10” long x 10” wide and is 4 ¾” high.
Sessions Airplane Propeller Clock
A very unusual clock. The clock face is centered on a 27” wide hard wood propeller and supported by two splayed wheels with rubber tires. The clock is marked “Sessions”, “Self Starting” and “Made in USA” and sits 8” high.
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Vintage American Art Deco Airplane Pedal Car
This American art deco streamline airplane pedal car dates to the early 1940’s when the advent of World War II caused a surge of patriotic feelings. Our Airforce was the “Army Air Force” and the wings are emblazoned “U.S. Army”. The fuselage is marked “Patrol” with fierce eagle and stars. The propeller, streering wheel and wheels are red, the three “guns”, cockpit faring and exhaust manifold are blue. The plane measures 44 ½” long, the wingspan is 36” and the top of the steering wheel is 25” from the ground. The plane is in excellent condition.
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American Art Deco DC-3 Aircraft Rolling Cocktail Cart by Frantz Industries
This streamline American art deco rolling cart was developed by Frantz Industries in 1938 for use on the DC-3, the legendary airplane that revolutionized air travel. The first aircraft to have an in-flight kitchen! Constructed of aluminum and black Bakelite, the cart was designed to roll the down the aisles of the DC-3 but will look great serving in your home. The decal reads “Frantz Industries, Genuine Aero-Art Product, Los Angeles” The cart measures 31” long x 15” wide x 30” high.