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Large 1930s Ford Tin Goose Tri-Motor Airplane Model
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a large delicate tin model made around the same time the real Tin Goose was flying. The
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Early 20th Century Streamlined Moderne Models and Miniatures

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Tin

Large 1930s Ford Tin Goose Tri-Motor Airplane Model
Large 1930s Ford Tin Goose Tri-Motor Airplane Model

Large 1930s Ford Tin Goose Tri-Motor Airplane Model

H 9 in W 40 in D 35 in
Large-Scale Hand-Crafted World War I Airplane Aviation Model
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Magnificent large-scale airplane model from the World War I era, complete with a functioning engine
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Late 20th Century Dutch Industrial Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Large-Scale Hand-Crafted World War I Airplane Aviation Model
Large-Scale Hand-Crafted World War I Airplane Aviation Model

Large-Scale Hand-Crafted World War I Airplane Aviation Model

H 31.5 in W 96.07 in D 65.36 in
American Airlines Boeing 747 Jumbo Jetliner / Airplane Contractor Desk Model
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool American Airlines Boeing 747 jetliner / airplane desk model by Aero Mini of Japan
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Late 20th Century Japanese Models and Miniatures

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Metal

American Airlines Boeing 747 Jumbo Jetliner / Airplane Contractor Desk Model
American Airlines Boeing 747 Jumbo Jetliner / Airplane Contractor Desk Model

American Airlines Boeing 747 Jumbo Jetliner / Airplane Contractor Desk Model

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Large-Scale Brass Biplane World War I Airplane Aviation Model
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning WWI-era biplane brass airplane was hand-crafted in the 1950s. It is a large-scale
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Vintage 1950s French Art Nouveau Aviation Objects

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Brass

Large-Scale Brass Biplane World War I Airplane Aviation Model
Large-Scale Brass Biplane World War I Airplane Aviation Model

Large-Scale Brass Biplane World War I Airplane Aviation Model

H 5.94 in W 19.69 in D 18.94 in
Art Deco Wooden Airplane Aviation Model, France 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
model airplane is in solid wood with a lovely warm patina. It has one large Lucite propeller (note the
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal, Copper

Art Deco Wooden Airplane Aviation Model, France 1930s
Art Deco Wooden Airplane Aviation Model, France 1930s

Art Deco Wooden Airplane Aviation Model, France 1930s

H 9.44 in W 8.25 in D 12.19 in
Royal Air Force Hastings Model Airplane, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
A splendid enamel painted cast aluminum model of a Handley Page Hastings on newly made polished
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Vintage 1940s British Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Royal Air Force Hastings Model Airplane, circa 1940s
Royal Air Force Hastings Model Airplane, circa 1940s

Royal Air Force Hastings Model Airplane, circa 1940s

H 12.13 in W 28.13 in D 20.5 in
Brass and Copper Airplane Jet Aviation Model, France 1960s
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a stunning large brass and copper airplane model made in France circa 1960. It features an
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects

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Metal, Brass, Copper

Brass and Copper Airplane Jet Aviation Model, France 1960s
Brass and Copper Airplane Jet Aviation Model, France 1960s

Brass and Copper Airplane Jet Aviation Model, France 1960s

H 13 in W 11.82 in D 12.63 in
Art Deco Pan-Am DC3 Wooden Airplane Desk Model, Midcentury
By Pan American Airways
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco / midcentury large DC3 desk aviation model. Pan-Am wooden airplane model. It was in an
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Pan-Am DC3 Wooden Airplane Desk Model, Midcentury
Art Deco Pan-Am DC3 Wooden Airplane Desk Model, Midcentury

Art Deco Pan-Am DC3 Wooden Airplane Desk Model, Midcentury

H 22.45 in W 31.11 in D 20.08 in
20thC Mahogany Model Of A Hawker Siddeley Nimrod Airplane c.1960
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A Stunning mid-20th Century large model of the Hawker Siddeley Nimrod made in the late sixties
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20th Century British Aviation Objects

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Metal

20thC Mahogany Model Of A Hawker Siddeley Nimrod Airplane c.1960
20thC Mahogany Model Of A Hawker Siddeley Nimrod Airplane c.1960

20thC Mahogany Model Of A Hawker Siddeley Nimrod Airplane c.1960

H 46.07 in W 46.46 in D 45.28 in
Folk Art Wooden Hand Carved and Painted WW2 Lancaster Bomber Model Airplane
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
not be identified so is posted as Unknown. This wooden airplane model was presumably made in Canada in
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Late 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Aviation Objects

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Softwood

Folk Art Wooden Hand Carved and Painted WW2 Lancaster Bomber Model Airplane
Folk Art Wooden Hand Carved and Painted WW2 Lancaster Bomber Model Airplane

Folk Art Wooden Hand Carved and Painted WW2 Lancaster Bomber Model Airplane

H 11.5 in W 23.5 in D 18 in
Airplane Cocktail Shaker Set
By J. A. Henckels
Located in New Orleans, LA
detachable flasks at the wings. Designed with burgeoning aviation in mind, this traveling airplane-shaped
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20th Century Art Deco Barware

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Silver Plate

Airplane Cocktail Shaker Set
Airplane Cocktail Shaker Set

Airplane Cocktail Shaker Set

H 4.63 in W 12 in D 12.38 in
Vintage 1980s U.S. Air Force Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird Stealth Airplane Jet Model
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A vintage 1980s large desktop 1/72 scale model of the fastest plane in the world, at that time, the
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Vintage 1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects

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Resin

Vintage 1980s U.S. Air Force Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird Stealth Airplane Jet Model
Vintage 1980s U.S. Air Force Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird Stealth Airplane Jet Model

Vintage 1980s U.S. Air Force Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird Stealth Airplane Jet Model

H 8 in W 18 in D 9 in
Folk Art Model of a Lockheed Constellation Airliner
Located in San Mateo, CA
Large model of a Lockheed Constellation made by Charles Long. The airplane is made of redwood. The
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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Aviation Objects

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Wood

Folk Art Model of a Lockheed Constellation Airliner
Folk Art Model of a Lockheed Constellation Airliner

Folk Art Model of a Lockheed Constellation Airliner

H 9.5 in W 19.5 in D 24 in
Dooling Mercury First Series Front Drive Tether Car 1939
By Dooling Brothers
Located in Hampstead, QC
-type creations, powered by model airplane motors, nurtured what would become a thriving business
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Vintage 1930s American Streamlined Moderne Toys

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Dooling Mercury First Series Front Drive Tether Car 1939
Dooling Mercury First Series Front Drive Tether Car 1939

Dooling Mercury First Series Front Drive Tether Car 1939

H 6.75 in W 8 in D 17.5 in
Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
large boxes for sawing a woman in half and small boxes from which doves would emerge in full flight.[11
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"

Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"

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Ford Aircraft Model Trimotor in Aluminium
Located in Paris, FR
Trimotor aircraft model Ford handcrafted in aluminum. Manufactured between 1926 and 1933 by Ford's own factory. Wingspan: 102cm.
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21st Century and Contemporary British Aviation Objects

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Aluminum

Ford Aircraft Model Trimotor in Aluminium
Ford Aircraft Model Trimotor in Aluminium

Ford Aircraft Model Trimotor in Aluminium

H 9.65 in W 40.16 in D 27.17 in
Concorde Supersonic Model
Located in Paris, FR
Model Concorde supersonic with light wooden body and all covered with riveted aluminium foil. On polished stainless steel base with item's descriptive plaque.
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Models and Miniatures

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Aluminum

Concorde Supersonic Model
Concorde Supersonic Model

Concorde Supersonic Model

H 15.75 in W 34.06 in D 14.18 in
Victorian Taxidermy Bird of Paradise Attributed to Rowland Ward, 1848-1916
By Rowland Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A taxidermy case with Raggiana’s bird of paradise (Paradiseae raggiana) with trade label to the underside reading ‘The Jungle, Rowland Ward’ London, circa 1900-1910 With a collect...
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Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Taxidermy

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Other

Victorian Taxidermy Bird of Paradise Attributed to Rowland Ward, 1848-1916
Victorian Taxidermy Bird of Paradise Attributed to Rowland Ward, 1848-1916

Victorian Taxidermy Bird of Paradise Attributed to Rowland Ward, 1848-1916

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H 27.37 in W 22.05 in D 12.21 in
Spitfire Aircraft AP456 Reduced Model
Located in Paris, FR
Spitfire aircraft model AP456 reduced model. Handcrafted in aluminum foil with engraved metal rivets, replica from 1936.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Aviation Objects

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Aluminum

Spitfire Aircraft AP456 Reduced Model
Spitfire Aircraft AP456 Reduced Model

Spitfire Aircraft AP456 Reduced Model

H 6.7 in W 29.73 in D 23.82 in
Large Travel Agency Airplane from the 70s 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Large travel agency airplane from the 70s. Very nice airline airplane: Malaysia. Wings and metal base are removable. Excellent condition. Measurements: 140 x 130 x 120cm Beautiful.
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20th Century Modern Aviation Objects

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Metal

Large Travel Agency Airplane from the 70s 20th Century
Large Travel Agency Airplane from the 70s 20th Century

Large Travel Agency Airplane from the 70s 20th Century

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 47.25 in
Caravelle Late 1950s Finnair Airplane Model
By Schaarschmidt
Located in Weesp, NL
Big metal mid century modern Caravelle Finnair airplane model produced in Berlin by Schaarschmidt Modellbau. This Finnair is in beautiful vintage condition and has been part of my pr...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Caravelle Late 1950s Finnair Airplane Model
Caravelle Late 1950s Finnair Airplane Model

Caravelle Late 1950s Finnair Airplane Model

H 12.6 in W 27.17 in D 25.6 in
Maylayan Crestless Fireback 'lophura erythrophthalma', NL
Located in Leuven , BE
The nominate subspecies L. e. erythrophthalma is found in mainland Malaysia and Sumatra, while L. e. pyronota occurs in Borneo. The male of the latter subspecies is a greyer bird, wi...
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Taxidermy

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Organic Material

Maylayan Crestless Fireback 'lophura erythrophthalma', NL
Maylayan Crestless Fireback 'lophura erythrophthalma', NL

Maylayan Crestless Fireback 'lophura erythrophthalma', NL

H 15.75 in W 5.91 in D 1.58 in
20th Century British Caledonian Dc10 Fibre Glass Airplane Model, c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Stunning 20th century British Caledonian DC10 aircraft model, this wide body aircrafts became available for global travel in the early 1970's. Condition In good condition - just ...
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20th Century British Aviation Objects

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Metal

20th Century British Caledonian Dc10 Fibre Glass Airplane Model, c.1970
20th Century British Caledonian Dc10 Fibre Glass Airplane Model, c.1970

20th Century British Caledonian Dc10 Fibre Glass Airplane Model, c.1970

H 52.37 in W 38.59 in D 42.52 in
Whirligig Depicts Woman Churning Butter, American, circa 1940
Located in Incline Village, NV
Ubiquitous 20th century theme for whirligigs, this example depicts a woman churning butter, with the action being driven by wind powered four blade propellers in the front. As the wi...
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Weathervanes

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Wood

Whirligig Depicts Woman Churning Butter, American, circa 1940
Whirligig Depicts Woman Churning Butter, American, circa 1940

Whirligig Depicts Woman Churning Butter, American, circa 1940

H 18.5 in W 19.5 in D 15 in
Large Wooden Cutaway Teaching Model of Jet Plane
Located in Peekskill, NY
I'm guessing that this Buck Rogers style model dates to the late 1930s. The scale is bigger than it looks and is well over four foot long. It sits on a custom made museum quality dis...
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Early 20th Century American Space Age Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Large Wooden Cutaway Teaching Model of Jet Plane
Large Wooden Cutaway Teaching Model of Jet Plane

Large Wooden Cutaway Teaching Model of Jet Plane

H 24 in W 50 in D 15 in
20th Century Polished Metal Model of an Airplane, c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A Stunning mid-20th century polished metal model of a late 1950’s Airliner on a polished metal stand. Condition In Great condition - No damage, just general wear. Size Height...
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20th Century Aviation Objects

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Metal

20th Century Polished Metal Model of an Airplane, c.1950
20th Century Polished Metal Model of an Airplane, c.1950

20th Century Polished Metal Model of an Airplane, c.1950

H 14.57 in W 25.2 in D 28.75 in
Pan Am Boeing 707 Model Aircraft, circa 1958
Located in London, GB
An exceptional large scale vintage fiberglass and resin composite promotional model of a Boeing 707 in Pan Am’s iconic livery on original steel and cast iron floor stand with ball an...
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Vintage 1950s American Aviation Objects

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Steel, Iron

Pan Am Boeing 707 Model Aircraft, circa 1958
Pan Am Boeing 707 Model Aircraft, circa 1958

Pan Am Boeing 707 Model Aircraft, circa 1958

H 51 in W 51 in D 55 in
Art Deco Mid-20 Century Airplane Fighter over the World Paperweight, 1930s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco / mid-20 century airplane fighter over the world paperweight, 1930s aluminium Art Deco / streamlined aviation paperweight. Lovely desk size. A perfect gift.
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Aviation Objects

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Aluminum

Art Deco Mid-20 Century Airplane Fighter over the World Paperweight, 1930s
Art Deco Mid-20 Century Airplane Fighter over the World Paperweight, 1930s

Art Deco Mid-20 Century Airplane Fighter over the World Paperweight, 1930s

H 4.34 in W 5.91 in D 4.34 in
U.S Propellers Inc. Birch Drone Propeller
Located in New York, NY
U.S Propellers Inc. was established in 1942 as a manufacturer of aircraft propellers for the United States military during World War II. It played a crucial role in supporting aviati...
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20th Century American Industrial Aviation Objects

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Birch

U.S Propellers Inc. Birch Drone Propeller
U.S Propellers Inc. Birch Drone Propeller

U.S Propellers Inc. Birch Drone Propeller

H 44 in W 5.187 in D 3.187 in
Mid Century Aviation Vintage Desk Airplane Over Globe Model, 1940s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Aviation Model. Vintage aluminium display airplane model. The model is a mixture of Art Deco and midcentury design. It is mounted over a silvered ball / Globe / World. The position ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects

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Metal

Mid Century Aviation Vintage Desk Airplane Over Globe Model, 1940s
Mid Century Aviation Vintage Desk Airplane Over Globe Model, 1940s

Mid Century Aviation Vintage Desk Airplane Over Globe Model, 1940s

H 7.88 in W 7.49 in D 7.09 in
1960's Scale Model of a Boeing 720
Located in London, GB
A aluminium scale model of a Boeing 720 circa 1965. 1/60 scale. On original stand. The Boeing 720 is a narrow-body airliner produced by Boeing Commercial Airplanes, a 707 derivat...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Aviation Objects

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Aluminum

1960's Scale Model of a Boeing 720
1960's Scale Model of a Boeing 720

1960's Scale Model of a Boeing 720

H 12 in W 26 in D 28.5 in

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Large Lockheed Electra Original Aluminum Airplane Model
By Locheed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
airplane made by Lockheed to promote it's latest model. It has it's original sculptural abstract soaring
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Vintage 1950s American Other Models and Miniatures

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Aluminum

Large Lockheed Electra Original Aluminum Airplane Model
Large Lockheed Electra Original Aluminum Airplane Model

Large Lockheed Electra Original Aluminum Airplane Model

H 14 in W 29 in D 28 in
Large Vintage Hand-Built RAF SE5 Model Airplane
Located in Aspen, CO
This is a large, hand-built model of an RAF SE5. It was built in the 1950s and was acquired from a
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Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Large Vintage Hand-Built RAF SE5 Model Airplane
Large Vintage Hand-Built RAF SE5 Model Airplane

Large Vintage Hand-Built RAF SE5 Model Airplane

H 19 in W 65 in D 63 in
Large-Scale Red Airplane
Located in New York City, NY
Beautiful large-scale model airplane in a bright red lacquer.
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Late 20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Lacquer

Large-Scale Red Airplane
Large-Scale Red Airplane

Large-Scale Red Airplane

H 19 in W 101 in D 63.25 in
1950s Hand-Built WWI Sopwith Airplane Model
Located in Aspen, CO
This stunning World War I era Sopwith biplane model was hand-built from scratch by an airplane
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Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

1950s Hand-Built WWI Sopwith Airplane Model
1950s Hand-Built WWI Sopwith Airplane Model

1950s Hand-Built WWI Sopwith Airplane Model

H 25 in W 78 in D 60 in
Accurately Detailed Model of Douglas DC 3 Airplane Aluminum Skin
By Authentic Models
Located in Palm City, FL
. For collectors and model airplane buff's, or those seeking an incredibly impressive gift, here is a
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Aviation Objects

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Aluminum

Accurately Detailed Model of Douglas DC 3 Airplane Aluminum Skin
Accurately Detailed Model of Douglas DC 3 Airplane Aluminum Skin

Accurately Detailed Model of Douglas DC 3 Airplane Aluminum Skin

H 6 in W 39 in D 26 in
Motion Picture Film Studio Diorama, 1930s Hollywood in Miniature
By Joe Pellkofer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made in the 1930s, this Hollywood Studio Model is a one-of-a-kind display detailing a life-like
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Models and Miniatures

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Wood, Paint

Motion Picture Film Studio Diorama, 1930s Hollywood in Miniature
Motion Picture Film Studio Diorama, 1930s Hollywood in Miniature

Motion Picture Film Studio Diorama, 1930s Hollywood in Miniature

H 11 in W 69.63 in D 50 in
Large Art Deco Desk Model Airplane Aluminium and Teak Wood, France, 1930
Located in Budapest, Budapest
This is a large 1930s desk model of a stylised Art Deco airplane made from teak wood and aluminium
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Desk Accessories

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Aluminum

Large Art Deco Desk Model Airplane Aluminium and Teak Wood, France, 1930
Large Art Deco Desk Model Airplane Aluminium and Teak Wood, France, 1930

Large Art Deco Desk Model Airplane Aluminium and Teak Wood, France, 1930

H 8.67 in W 15.36 in D 13.39 in
Polished Aluminum Douglas C-133 Cargomaster Model Airplane
Located in New York, NY
This large aluminum model is a replica of a Douglas C-133 Cargomaster. The C-133 was a large cargo
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Vintage 1950s American Aviation Objects

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Aluminum

Polished Aluminum Douglas C-133 Cargomaster Model Airplane
Polished Aluminum Douglas C-133 Cargomaster Model Airplane

Polished Aluminum Douglas C-133 Cargomaster Model Airplane

W 27 in D 24 in
Huge Hand-Carved B-36 Wood Folk Art Airplane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a huge 8' wide, hand-carved model of a B-36 Peacemaker bomber. It was carved by hand from
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20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

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Aluminum

Huge Hand-Carved B-36 Wood Folk Art Airplane
Huge Hand-Carved B-36 Wood Folk Art Airplane

Huge Hand-Carved B-36 Wood Folk Art Airplane

H 97 in W 67.5 in D 17 in
1930s Enameled Wood Folk Art Dornier Do-X Flying Boat Model
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning all original, circa 1930s skilfully crafted American Folk Art dornier do x model airplane
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Cut Steel

1930s Enameled Wood Folk Art Dornier Do-X Flying Boat Model
1930s Enameled Wood Folk Art Dornier Do-X Flying Boat Model

1930s Enameled Wood Folk Art Dornier Do-X Flying Boat Model

H 10 in W 37 in D 40 in
Aviation Decorative Item Fan Blade from Boeing 777 by Jean-Pierre Carpentier
By Jean-Pierre Carpentier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
allowed GE to design a uniquely formed curved blade that is lighter, more aerodynamic, and larger than
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21st Century and Contemporary French Aviation Objects

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Stainless Steel

Aviation Decorative Item Fan Blade from Boeing 777 by Jean-Pierre Carpentier
Aviation Decorative Item Fan Blade from Boeing 777 by Jean-Pierre Carpentier

Aviation Decorative Item Fan Blade from Boeing 777 by Jean-Pierre Carpentier

H 88.59 in Dm 23.63 in
POLISHED MODEL AIRPLANE
Located in New York, NY
Large polished cast-aluminum model jet on stand used for desk display.
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20th Century English Models and Miniatures

POLISHED MODEL AIRPLANE
POLISHED MODEL AIRPLANE

POLISHED MODEL AIRPLANE

H 12 in W 28 in D 27 in
Large Handmade Replica Bristol F.2B Fighter Model Airplane, circa 1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an unique, handmade exact replica model airplane of the British Bristol F.2B
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Early 20th Century Dutch Industrial Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Large Handmade Replica Bristol F.2B Fighter Model Airplane, circa 1930
Large Handmade Replica Bristol F.2B Fighter Model Airplane, circa 1930

Large Handmade Replica Bristol F.2B Fighter Model Airplane, circa 1930

H 15 in W 74 in D 50 in
Large Nickel-Plated Bronze Airplane Model
Located in Peekskill, NY
type of model that you would find in an executives office. It has a wonderful streamline Mid-Century
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Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Aviation Objects

Large Nickel-Plated Bronze Airplane Model
Large Nickel-Plated Bronze Airplane Model

Large Nickel-Plated Bronze Airplane Model

H 17 in W 15 in D 15 in
Large Aluminium Douglas DC-7 Model Airplane, circa 1953
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous and impressively sized aluminium model of a DC-7 plane which was built by the Douglas
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

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Aluminum

Large Aluminium Douglas DC-7 Model Airplane, circa 1953
Large Aluminium Douglas DC-7 Model Airplane, circa 1953

Large Aluminium Douglas DC-7 Model Airplane, circa 1953

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H 15.5 in W 27.5 in D 30 in
Large 1940s Airplane Model Wood and Paper Gee Bee
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Allen. Allen, against the advice of the Granvilles, modified it by installing larger gas tanks aft of
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Large 1940s Airplane Model Wood and Paper Gee Bee
Large 1940s Airplane Model Wood and Paper Gee Bee

Large 1940s Airplane Model Wood and Paper Gee Bee

H 23 in W 77 in D 51 in
Large World War I Biplane Brass Airplane Model Aviation Collection
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning World War I era biplane all made in brass. It is a large airplane model with intricate
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Vintage 1950s French Aviation Objects

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Brass

Large World War I Biplane Brass Airplane Model Aviation Collection
Large World War I Biplane Brass Airplane Model Aviation Collection

Large World War I Biplane Brass Airplane Model Aviation Collection

H 5.91 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
BOAC Vickers VC10 Model Airplane, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
A rare 1960's large scale travel agent's cutaway model of a Vickers VC10 in BOAC livery and mounted
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Vintage 1960s British Aviation Objects

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Chrome

BOAC Vickers VC10 Model Airplane, circa 1960
BOAC Vickers VC10 Model Airplane, circa 1960

BOAC Vickers VC10 Model Airplane, circa 1960

H 16.88 in W 11 in D 43.13 in
Art Deco Wooden Airplane Model of a Couzinet
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco wooden Airplane model of a Couzinet 70, also called the Rainbow. The Couzinet 70 Arc-en
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Aviation Objects

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Bronze

Art Deco Wooden Airplane Model of a Couzinet
Art Deco Wooden Airplane Model of a Couzinet

Art Deco Wooden Airplane Model of a Couzinet

H 11.03 in W 19.49 in D 14.57 in
BOAC Canadair CL-44D4-1 Model Airplane, circa 1963
By Mastermodels Ltd.
Located in London, GB
A wonderful and rare painted cut-away model of a Canadair CL-44D4-1 in BOAC livery, mounted on
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Vintage 1960s British Aviation Objects

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Resin, Fiberglass

BOAC Canadair CL-44D4-1 Model Airplane, circa 1963
BOAC Canadair CL-44D4-1 Model Airplane, circa 1963

BOAC Canadair CL-44D4-1 Model Airplane, circa 1963

H 10 in W 20.75 in D 23.25 in
Anthoine Art Bois Studio French Art Deco Wooden Airplane Aviation Model
By Anthoine Art Bois
Located in Atlanta, GA
Studio. This large Art Deco Model airplane is made with solid light varnish wood and chromed metal
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Aviation Objects

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Chrome

Anthoine Art Bois Studio French Art Deco Wooden Airplane Aviation Model
Anthoine Art Bois Studio French Art Deco Wooden Airplane Aviation Model

Anthoine Art Bois Studio French Art Deco Wooden Airplane Aviation Model

H 11.82 in W 25.99 in D 18.9 in
Large Metal Fokker Red Baron Tri-Plane Model
Located in Antwerp, BE
Old Red Baron tri - plane model. A large red metal fokker plane with a wingspan of 46.26 inch or
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Late 20th Century European Industrial Aviation Objects

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Metal

Large Metal Fokker Red Baron Tri-Plane Model
Large Metal Fokker Red Baron Tri-Plane Model

Large Metal Fokker Red Baron Tri-Plane Model

H 19.49 in W 36.03 in D 46.26 in
Lockheed 'Super Constellation' Large Scale Model Aircraft, circa 1953
Located in London, GB
A fantastic cast aluminium model of a Super Constellation airplane on original stand in period KLM
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Vintage 1950s British Aviation Objects

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Aluminum

Lockheed 'Super Constellation' Large Scale Model Aircraft, circa 1953
Lockheed 'Super Constellation' Large Scale Model Aircraft, circa 1953

Lockheed 'Super Constellation' Large Scale Model Aircraft, circa 1953

H 11.5 in W 30 in D 27 in
Japanese Nikon WWII Binoculars
Located in Eindhoven, NL
on towers or 90 feet high, with a primary mission to spot Allied ships and airplanes The American
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Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Japanese Nikon WWII Binoculars
Japanese Nikon WWII Binoculars

Japanese Nikon WWII Binoculars

H 5.52 in W 24.02 in D 11.03 in
Set of 6 Warren McArthur Aircraft Seats 1940
By Warren McArthur
Located in Camden, ME
airplane seats were converted into dining chairs by adding tubular extensions to the existing outboard side
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Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs

Set of 6 Warren McArthur Aircraft Seats 1940
Set of 6 Warren McArthur Aircraft Seats 1940

Set of 6 Warren McArthur Aircraft Seats 1940

H 37.5 in W 20 in D 19 in
Airplane Model Metal McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Located in Weesp, NL
part of their respective air wings. The Phantom is a large fighter with a top speed of over Mach 2.2
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Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Models and Miniatures

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Aluminum

Airplane Model Metal McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Airplane Model Metal McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II

Airplane Model Metal McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II

H 8.67 in W 7.88 in D 11.42 in
Pan American Airlines Boeing 707 Jetliner / Airplane Contractor Desk Model
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool Pan American Airlines Boeing 707 jetliner / airplane desk model by Aero Mini of Japan
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Late 20th Century Japanese Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Pan American Airlines Boeing 707 Jetliner / Airplane Contractor Desk Model
Pan American Airlines Boeing 707 Jetliner / Airplane Contractor Desk Model

Pan American Airlines Boeing 707 Jetliner / Airplane Contractor Desk Model

H 5.5 in W 7.5 in D 8 in
U.S. Air Force B2 Stealth Bomber Contractor Desk Model with Manuscript
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool U.S. Air Force B2 Stealth airplane / bomber contractor desk model, circa late 1980s
Category

20th Century Philippine Models and Miniatures

Materials

Paper, Wood

U.S. Air Force B2 Stealth Bomber Contractor Desk Model with Manuscript
U.S. Air Force B2 Stealth Bomber Contractor Desk Model with Manuscript

U.S. Air Force B2 Stealth Bomber Contractor Desk Model with Manuscript

H 6.75 in W 20 in D 9 in
Large War Airplane Wood Model Aviation Collection
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning war airplane aviation model. It is a large wooden airplane model with lots of details
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Copper

Large War Airplane Wood Model Aviation Collection
Large War Airplane Wood Model Aviation Collection

Large War Airplane Wood Model Aviation Collection

H 18.9 in W 19.69 in D 19.3 in
Original Large Desk Model of the Constellation Airplane
Located in Antwerp, BE
A large bronze desk model of the famous WWII / 1950's airplane The Constellation.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Aviation Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Original Large Desk Model of the Constellation Airplane
Original Large Desk Model of the Constellation Airplane

Original Large Desk Model of the Constellation Airplane

H 10.04 in Dm 11.03 in
Large Lockheed Constellation Factory Model Aluminum Airplane, circa 1950
By Locheed
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large Lockheed constellation factory model aluminum airplane, circa 1950. Hollow sheet aluminum.46
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Large Lockheed Constellation Factory Model Aluminum Airplane, circa 1950
Large Lockheed Constellation Factory Model Aluminum Airplane, circa 1950

Large Lockheed Constellation Factory Model Aluminum Airplane, circa 1950

H 16.6 in W 36 in D 45.5 in
Huge Airplane Boeing, Promotional Model
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressive airplane scale model - promotional scale model for travel agency. Large display Type
Category

Late 20th Century European Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal

Huge Airplane Boeing, Promotional Model
Huge Airplane Boeing, Promotional Model

Huge Airplane Boeing, Promotional Model

H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 55.12 in
French Art Deco Wooden Airplane Aviation Model
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Art Deco wooden airplane model mounted on a stylized wooden plinth. This large Art Deco
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

French Art Deco Wooden Airplane Aviation Model
French Art Deco Wooden Airplane Aviation Model

French Art Deco Wooden Airplane Aviation Model

H 14.57 in W 19.69 in D 18.12 in
French Art Deco Wooden Airplane Aviation Model
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Art Deco wooden airplane model mounted on a huge wood ball. This large Art Deco model
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

French Art Deco Wooden Airplane Aviation Model
French Art Deco Wooden Airplane Aviation Model

French Art Deco Wooden Airplane Aviation Model

H 11.82 in W 13.78 in D 11.03 in
French Art Deco Wooden Airplane Aviation Model
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stylish Art Deco wooden airplane model mounted on a stylized wooden plinth. This Art Deco model
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal, Copper

French Art Deco Wooden Airplane Aviation Model
French Art Deco Wooden Airplane Aviation Model

French Art Deco Wooden Airplane Aviation Model

H 11.62 in W 12.6 in D 11.03 in
Art Deco Large Desk Model Airplane Chrome and Zebra Wood, France, 1930
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
This is a striking large 1930s desk model of a stylised Art Deco airplane made from zebra wood and
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Aviation Objects

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Large Desk Model Airplane Chrome and Zebra Wood, France, 1930
Art Deco Large Desk Model Airplane Chrome and Zebra Wood, France, 1930

Art Deco Large Desk Model Airplane Chrome and Zebra Wood, France, 1930

H 12 in W 21.5 in D 16.5 in
Rare "Cutaway' Westway Aircraft Models, Airlines, Travel Agency
By Westway Aircraft Models
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare "Cutaway' Westway Aircraft Models, Airlines, travel agency, large scale airplane models, would
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal

Rare "Cutaway' Westway Aircraft Models, Airlines, Travel Agency
Rare "Cutaway' Westway Aircraft Models, Airlines, Travel Agency

Rare "Cutaway' Westway Aircraft Models, Airlines, Travel Agency

H 17 in W 32 in D 29 in
1970s Aluminum and Lucite Model Jet Plane Airplane
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning large polished aluminum airplane model, made in France, circa 1970s. Featuring an
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

1970s Aluminum and Lucite Model Jet Plane Airplane
1970s Aluminum and Lucite Model Jet Plane Airplane

1970s Aluminum and Lucite Model Jet Plane Airplane

H 13 in W 15.75 in D 15.36 in
Art Deco Wooden and Chrome Airplane Aviation Model
Located in Atlanta, GA
large Art Deco Model airplane is made of solid wood with Macassar wood imitation textured pattern and
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Aviation Objects

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Wooden and Chrome Airplane Aviation Model
Art Deco Wooden and Chrome Airplane Aviation Model

Art Deco Wooden and Chrome Airplane Aviation Model

H 11.03 in W 20.08 in D 17.33 in
Eastern Air Lines Constellation Airplane Desk Model Ashtray, 1950s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
, Eastern ran out of money and was liquidated in 1991. Constellation Airplane The Lockheed Constellation
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Eastern Air Lines Constellation Airplane Desk Model Ashtray, 1950s
Eastern Air Lines Constellation Airplane Desk Model Ashtray, 1950s

Eastern Air Lines Constellation Airplane Desk Model Ashtray, 1950s

H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 9.26 in
Douglas DC-2 Airplane Aluminum Model Lamp, circa 1934
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare polished aluminum lamp model created for Douglas Aircraft and TWA in 1934 by the Victor F
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Mounted Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Douglas DC-2 Airplane Aluminum Model Lamp, circa 1934
Douglas DC-2 Airplane Aluminum Model Lamp, circa 1934

Douglas DC-2 Airplane Aluminum Model Lamp, circa 1934

H 13 in W 24 in D 17 in
20th Century, Art Deco Streamline Airplane Wooden Model Sculpture, 1930s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very nice large 20th century, Art Deco streamline airplane wooden desk model sculpture. Perfect for
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Aviation Objects

Materials

Brass

20th Century, Art Deco Streamline Airplane Wooden Model Sculpture, 1930s
20th Century, Art Deco Streamline Airplane Wooden Model Sculpture, 1930s

20th Century, Art Deco Streamline Airplane Wooden Model Sculpture, 1930s

H 11.93 in W 19.69 in D 14.77 in
20th Century, Art Deco Streamline Airplane Wooden Model Sculpture, 1930s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very nice large 20th century, Art Deco streamline airplane wooden desk model sculpture. Perfect for
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Aviation Objects

Materials

Brass

20th Century, Art Deco Streamline Airplane Wooden Model Sculpture, 1930s
20th Century, Art Deco Streamline Airplane Wooden Model Sculpture, 1930s

20th Century, Art Deco Streamline Airplane Wooden Model Sculpture, 1930s

H 11.93 in W 19.69 in D 14.77 in
French Art-Bois Studio Art Deco Wooden Airplane Aviation Model
By Anthoine Art Bois
Located in Atlanta, GA
-Bois Studio. This large Art Deco model airplane is made with solid light varnish wood and chromed metal
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Aviation Objects

Materials

Chrome

French Art-Bois Studio Art Deco Wooden Airplane Aviation Model
French Art-Bois Studio Art Deco Wooden Airplane Aviation Model

French Art-Bois Studio Art Deco Wooden Airplane Aviation Model

H 13.39 in W 20.28 in D 16.93 in
Large French Art Deco Airplane by Art Bois, 1930s
By Anthoine Art Bois
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco airplane model by Anthoine Art Bois, 1930s. Large wooden and metal swiveling
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal

Large French Art Deco Airplane by Art Bois, 1930s
Large French Art Deco Airplane by Art Bois, 1930s

Large French Art Deco Airplane by Art Bois, 1930s

H 16.54 in W 25.99 in D 19.69 in
Art Deco, Modernism Airplane Desk Model Douglas DC-3, ca. 1930´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco - Modernism airplane desk model. Fantastic Douglas DC-3 wooden and aluminium model. Lovely
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco, Modernism Airplane Desk Model Douglas DC-3, ca. 1930´s
Art Deco, Modernism Airplane Desk Model Douglas DC-3, ca. 1930´s

Art Deco, Modernism Airplane Desk Model Douglas DC-3, ca. 1930´s

H 9.85 in W 10.91 in D 7.49 in
Art Deco, Modernism Airplane Desk Model Douglas DC-3, ca. 1930´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco - Modernism airplane desk model. Fantastic Douglas DC-3 Silvered Brass over wooden and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Art Deco, Modernism Airplane Desk Model Douglas DC-3, ca. 1930´s
Art Deco, Modernism Airplane Desk Model Douglas DC-3, ca. 1930´s

Art Deco, Modernism Airplane Desk Model Douglas DC-3, ca. 1930´s

H 8.67 in W 8.67 in D 7.09 in
20th Century British Boeing 707 Jetliner Fibre Glass Airplane Model, c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare large fibre glass model of the Boeing 707, long range, narrow bodied airliner, painted in
Category

20th Century British Aviation Objects

Materials

Fiberglass

20th Century British Boeing 707 Jetliner Fibre Glass Airplane Model, c.1970
20th Century British Boeing 707 Jetliner Fibre Glass Airplane Model, c.1970

20th Century British Boeing 707 Jetliner Fibre Glass Airplane Model, c.1970

H 70.87 in W 68.12 in D 65.36 in
Hartzell Walnut Propeller for the PT-3 Stearman Aircraft, circa 1930s
Located in Milford, NH
Stearman aircraft (The Consolidated Model 2 was a training airplane used by the US Army Air Corps under the
Category

Early 20th Century American Aviation Objects

Materials

Walnut

Hartzell Walnut Propeller for the PT-3 Stearman Aircraft, circa 1930s
Hartzell Walnut Propeller for the PT-3 Stearman Aircraft, circa 1930s

Hartzell Walnut Propeller for the PT-3 Stearman Aircraft, circa 1930s

H 9.25 in W 99 in D 6 in
Large Polished Aluminum Gloster Javelin Model Airplane
Located in New York, NY
Large scale polished aluminum Gloster Javelin model plane. The Gloster Javelin was an "all-weather
Category

Vintage 1960s English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Aluminum

Large Polished Aluminum Gloster Javelin Model Airplane
Large Polished Aluminum Gloster Javelin Model Airplane

Large Polished Aluminum Gloster Javelin Model Airplane

H 20 in W 29 in D 27 in
Large Aluminum DC8 Stretch Airplane Model w/Pivoting Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
allowing the plane to be placed in many positions. These airplane models were produced in small
Category

20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Large Aluminum DC8 Stretch Airplane Model w/Pivoting Stand
Large Aluminum DC8 Stretch Airplane Model w/Pivoting Stand

Large Aluminum DC8 Stretch Airplane Model w/Pivoting Stand

H 14 in W 31.5 in D 23 in
Large Aluminum DC8 Airplane Model w/ Handcrafted Aluminum Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
perched on a wonderful hand lathed base. These airplanes models were cast in aluminum to the exact scale
Category

20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Aluminum

Large Aluminum DC8 Airplane Model w/ Handcrafted Aluminum Stand
Large Aluminum DC8 Airplane Model w/ Handcrafted Aluminum Stand

Large Aluminum DC8 Airplane Model w/ Handcrafted Aluminum Stand

H 23 in W 28.5 in D 26.5 in
Large Hand-Built Royal Aircraft Factory BE2e Airplane Model
Located in Aspen, CO
This is a large and exquisite hand-built model of a Royal Aircraft Factory BE2e variant airplane
Category

Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Large Hand-Built Royal Aircraft Factory BE2e Airplane Model
Large Hand-Built Royal Aircraft Factory BE2e Airplane Model

Large Hand-Built Royal Aircraft Factory BE2e Airplane Model

H 16 in W 73 in D 51 in
Rare Large Aluminum Model of a DC6 B w/ Original Decals & Props
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an exceptional airplane model made by Douglas Aircraft Co. This shinny polished aluminum
Category

American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Paint

Rare Large Aluminum Model of a DC6 B w/ Original Decals & Props
Rare Large Aluminum Model of a DC6 B w/ Original Decals & Props

Rare Large Aluminum Model of a DC6 B w/ Original Decals & Props

H 14 in W 26 in D 28 in
Primitive Airplane Model
Located in Hudson, NY
Large Bi-Plane Model created from found parts. The Model sits comfortably on a museum stand
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Primitive Airplane Model
Primitive Airplane Model

Primitive Airplane Model

H 19 in W 36 in D 39 in
Large Aluminum DC8 Airplane Model w/Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an original 1958 model of a DC8 produced by Douglas Aircraft. These airplane models were
Category

20th Century American Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Large Aluminum DC8 Airplane Model w/Stand
Large Aluminum DC8 Airplane Model w/Stand

Large Aluminum DC8 Airplane Model w/Stand

H 15 in W 28 in D 26.5 in
Vintage Large Handmade Folk Art Aluminum Airplane Model
Located in Hudson, NY
a charming vintage 1950's folk art handmade aluiminum oversize airplane model, with great details
Category

Vintage 1950s American Toys

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Large Handmade Folk Art Aluminum Airplane Model
Vintage Large Handmade Folk Art Aluminum Airplane Model

Vintage Large Handmade Folk Art Aluminum Airplane Model

H 12 in W 48 in D 73 in
Large Aluminum DC6 Airplane Model w/ Aluminum Table Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a very large scale, impressive DC6 cast aluminum model produced by Douglas Aircraft Company
Category

20th Century American Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Large Aluminum DC6 Airplane Model w/ Aluminum Table Stand
Large Aluminum DC6 Airplane Model w/ Aluminum Table Stand

Large Aluminum DC6 Airplane Model w/ Aluminum Table Stand

H 15 in W 30 in D 27 in
Large Aluminum DC6 Airplane Model w/ Handcrafted Aluminum Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
perched on a wonderful hand lathed base. These airplane models were produced in small quantity of aircraft
Category

20th Century American Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Large Aluminum DC6 Airplane Model w/ Handcrafted Aluminum Stand
Large Aluminum DC6 Airplane Model w/ Handcrafted Aluminum Stand

Large Aluminum DC6 Airplane Model w/ Handcrafted Aluminum Stand

H 23 in W 28 in D 26 in
Large Aluminum DC( Airplane Model w/ Handcrafted Aluminum Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
perched on a wonderful hand lathed base. These airplane models were cast of aircraft aluminum to exact
Category

20th Century American Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Large Aluminum DC( Airplane Model w/ Handcrafted Aluminum Stand
Large Aluminum DC( Airplane Model w/ Handcrafted Aluminum Stand

Large Aluminum DC( Airplane Model w/ Handcrafted Aluminum Stand

H 23.5 in W 25 in D 21 in
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Large Model Airplanes For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of large model airplanes is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, aluminum and plastic, all large model airplanes available were constructed with great care. Large model airplanes have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Large model airplanes made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — are very popular at 1stDibs. Lockheed produced beautiful large model airplanes that are worth considering.

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Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior. 

Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world. 

And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.

The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.

Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.  

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Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.

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