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Model of the Clipper Ship “Flying Cloud”
Located in Norwell, MA
Highest quality model of the American clipper ship "Flying Cloud". Planked deck with
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20th Century Vintage Flying Models

Scale Model of the Clipper Ship Flying Cloud
Located in Norwell, MA
1930’s Era ship model of the Boston built American clipper ship “Flying Cloud”. This is a well
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1930s North American Vintage Flying Models

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Wood

Scale Model of the Short Brothers Flying Boat the Golden Hind
Located in London, GB
Scale model of the Short Brothers S.26 G-Class flying boat G-AFCI the Golden Hind. The Short S
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Mid-20th Century English Vintage Flying Models

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Aluminum

Cased Model of the Flying Cloud
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique model of the American clipper ship Flying Cloud. Model is circa 1930. Details include
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1930s Vintage Flying Models

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Wood

Vintage Cased Model of the Flying Cloud
Cased Model of the Flying Cloud
H 28 in W 40 in D 14 in
Brass Model of a Sunderland Flying Boat
Located in London, GB
Amazing solid cast brass model of a Short Brothers Sunderland flying boat patrol bomber, circa 1940
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1940s English Vintage Flying Models

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Model of a Sunderland Flying Boat
Brass Model of a Sunderland Flying Boat
H 14.5 in W 18 in D 14.75 in
Model RAF Vickers Valliant ‘V’ Bomber Aircraft, circa 1955
By Westway Aircraft Models
Located in London, GB
, on original stand. By the renowned UK model making firm of Westway Models, circa 1955. Dimensions
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1950s British Vintage Flying Models

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Metal

Scale Model of the KLM DC-8 Know as the The Flying Dutchman
By Matthijs Verkuyl
Located in London, GB
A scale model of the KLM "The Flying Dutchman" Douglas DC-8 by Verkuyl of the Netherlands. On
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Mid-20th Century European Industrial Vintage Flying Models

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Aluminum

Beastie (Braniff International Airways Flying Colors Collection)
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairfield, CT
paint a full-size Douglas DC-8-62 airliner as a “flying canvas.” Models of the aircraft were sent to
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1970s Modern Vintage Flying Models

Materials

Lithograph

Japanese Fine Old Flying Fish Hood Ornament
Located in South Burlington, VT
energetic and impressive hand cast flying fish ornament was likely used as a potential model for an
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Flying Models

Materials

Bronze

"A VERY LARGE FLYING BOAT TAKING OFF"
Located in New York, US
various sources, including tree branches and life-drawing models from his tenure at New York's School of
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1970s Pop Art Vintage Flying Models

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Paper

"A VERY LARGE FLYING BOAT TAKING OFF"
Located in New York, US
, including tree branches and life-drawing models from his tenure at New York's School of Visual Arts, where
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1970s Pop Art Vintage Flying Models

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Paper

"A VERY LARGE FLYING BOAT TAKING OFF"
Located in New York, US
various sources, including tree branches and life-drawing models from his tenure at New York's School of
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1970s Pop Art Vintage Flying Models

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Paper

"A VERY LARGE FLYING BOAT TAKING OFF"
Located in New York, US
various sources, including tree branches and life-drawing models from his tenure at New York's School of
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1970s Pop Art Vintage Flying Models

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Paper

Dazor Modern Space Age Flying Saucer Desk Lamp
By Dazor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's Dazor Model 2008 Made in U.S.A. The Lamp shade is adjustable, rotate to the right and
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flying Models

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Metal

Braniff International Airways Flying Colors (five artworks), Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairfield, CT
“flying canvas.” Models of the aircraft were sent to Calder at his studio in France in November of 1972
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1970s Modern Vintage Flying Models

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder "Friendship" Lithograph, Braniff Flying Colors Collection, 1973
By Alexander Calder
Located in South Bend, IN
-8-62 airliner as a “flying canvas.” Models of the aircraft were sent to Calder at his studio in
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flying Models

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Paper

Braniff International Airways Flying Colors (three artworks), Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairfield, CT
commissioned Alexander Calder to paint a full-size Douglas DC-8-62 airliner, dubbed a “flying canvas.” Models
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1970s Modern Vintage Flying Models

Materials

Lithograph

1942 Boeing B17 "Super Flying Fortress" US bomber identification poster WW2
Located in London, GB
"Super Flying Fortress" - World War II US and UK heavy bomber plane Original aeroplane recognition poster
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1940s Modern Vintage Flying Models

Materials

Lithograph

Art Deco British watercolour drawing, William Barribal 'See my coat tails flying
By William Henry Barribal
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
known. His wife, Gertrude Louisa Fannie Pitt, was his principal model and his work also included
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage Flying Models

Materials

Paper, Pencil, Gouache, Watercolor

Tiffany & Co 1977 by Elsa Peretti Flying Saucer Bracelet Pendant In 925 Sterling
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
model is called The Flying Saucer. and just a few were produced. It was crafted with an oval shaped free
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Flying Models

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Green Patina Bronze the Flying Horse of Ganzu Period, Early 20th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
right hind leg rests on a flying swallow that looks back in dread to show that the horse's speed can
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20th Century Asian Vintage Flying Models

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Bronze

Concord, British Airways Aeroplane Model
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Rare Vintage 1:36 6' British Airways Concorde Aeroplane Model A very fine and rare vintage
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1990s British Vintage Flying Models

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Resin, Fiberglass

Concord, British Airways Aeroplane Model
Concord, British Airways Aeroplane Model
H 37.8 in W 66.93 in D 28.75 in
Half Model of "Bunker II"
Located in Norwell, MA
Nicely executed model of the yacht Bunker II, once owned by Henry H. Egly. The model has
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1940s Vintage Flying Models

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Copper

Half Model of "Bunker II"
Half Model of "Bunker II"
H 28 in W 19 in D 5 in
Midcentury Spitfire Fighter Aircraft Model
Located in Weesp, NL
Beautiful metal fighter airplane model of the legendary Spifire which was produced from 1938-1948
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flying Models

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Metal

Midcentury Spitfire Fighter Aircraft Model
Midcentury Spitfire Fighter Aircraft Model
H 5.52 in W 6.5 in D 5.52 in
Pair of Stilnovo Ceiling Light Model 1140
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Classic Stilnovo ceiling light. Suspended on steel wire. The shape; reminiscent of a flying
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flying Models

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Brass, Aluminum

Midcentury MiG-17 High Subsonic Fighter Airplane Model
Located in Weesp, NL
Rare midcentury chrome-plated brass MiG-17 fighter jet airplane model. The MiG-17 was first build
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1950s Russian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flying Models

Materials

Brass

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
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1950s American Vintage Flying Models

Materials

Steel, Iron

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 Vintage Flying Models

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Model of a Boeing 314 Clipper Airplane Circa 1938
Located in London, GB
A superb Art Deco Model of a Boeing 314 Clipper Aeroplane Circa 1938. The Boeing Clipper was a
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1930s American Vintage Flying Models

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Wood

Model 4/3 Table Lamp By Louis Poulsen Circa 1960s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Gloucester, GB
Model 4/3 table lamp by Louis Poulsen Circa 1960s. - Chromed steel base and stem - On/Off
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Flying Models

Materials

Steel

Model 4/3 table lamp by Louis Poulsen Circa 1960s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Gloucester, GB
Model 4/3 table lamp by Louis Poulsen Circa 1960s - Chromed steel base and stem - On/Off switch
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Flying Models

Materials

Steel

Model 4/3 Table Lamp By Louis Poulsen Circa 1960s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Gloucester, GB
Model 4/3 Table Lamp By Louis Poulsen Circa 1960s - Chromed steel base and stem - On/Off switch on
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Flying Models

Materials

Steel

Model 4/3 Table Lamp by Louis Poulsen, Circa 1960s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Gloucester, GB
Model 4/3 table lamp by Louis Poulsen Circa 1960s - Chromed steel base and stem - On/Off switch
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Flying Models

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Steel

Art Deco Model of a Boeing Clipper Aeroplane Circa 1938-1942 French
Located in Oakland, CA
The Boeing Clipper was a long-range Flying Boat made by the Boeing Aircraft Company. It was the Pan
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Flying Models

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Metal

Cast Model Of The Armstrong Whitworth Argosy Xn 824 Transport Plane c.1960
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
painted in original flying livery, this model of the XN 824 was intended for display in the officers' mess
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1960s British Other Vintage Flying Models

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Metal

Royal Dutch Airforce Model 1964 Officer's Dagger 'KLu Officiers Ponjaard, 1964'
Located in Delft, NL
Royal Dutch Airforce Model 1964 Officer's Dagger 'KLu Officiers Ponjaard, 1964' Royal Dutch
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Vintage Flying Models

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Metal, Gold Plate

20th Century Ingo Maurer Chandelier model Birdie in Metal and wings diffusers
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Turin, Turin
"Flying"! The light can be rewired for US standards upon request. Very good condition, fully working
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1990s German Modern Vintage Flying Models

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Metal

PAiR OF GEORGE SMITH CHELSEA SIGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFAS HOWARD & SON'S MODEL
By Howard and Sons, George Smith
Located in GB
models Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK
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20th Century English Victorian Vintage Flying Models

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Wind Tunnel Model of a Douglas Destroyer Made by NACA/NASA in 1942
Located in London, GB
A very rare World War II 1/5 scale wind tunnel development model of a Douglas "Destroyer" XSB2D-1
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1940s American Vintage Flying Models

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Aluminum

Franco Albini Mahogany mid-centry Italian Table Model TL-22 produced by Poggi
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Franco Albini & Franca Helg. Dining table model no. TL22. Manufactured by Poggi, Italy, 1958
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flying Models

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Mahogany

Alvar Aalto A337 Flush Mount, Valaisinpaja Oy, 1950
By Alvar Aalto, Valaisinpaja Oy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful 'Flying Saucer' Model A337, ceiling flush mount lamp by Alvar Aalto, early example by
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Flying Models

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Metal, Brass

Mario Bellini Ceramic Table Lamp Area 50 by Artemide, Italy, 1976
By Mario Bellini, Artemide
Located in Vienna, AT
beautiful rough-edged ceramic socket-like base and the trade-mark flying piece of resin-paper shade as the
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flying Models

Materials

Ceramic, Plastic, Parchment Paper

Mario Bellini Ceramic Table Lamp Area 50 by Artemide, Italy, 1976
By Mario Bellini, Artemide
Located in Vienna, AT
beautiful rough-edged ceramic socket-like base and the trade-mark flying piece of resin-paper shade as with
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flying Models

Materials

Ceramic, Plastic, Parchment Paper

Convection (Braniff International Airways), Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairfield, CT
-8-62 airliner, dubbed a “flying canvas.” Models of the aircraft were sent to Calder at his studio in
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1970s Modern Vintage Flying Models

Materials

Lithograph

Sky Bird (Braniff International Airways), Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairfield, CT
-8-62 airliner, dubbed a “flying canvas.” Models of the aircraft were sent to Calder at his studio in
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1970s Modern Vintage Flying Models

Materials

Lithograph

Sky Swirl (Braniff International Airways), Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Fairfield, CT
Douglas DC-8-62 airliner, dubbed a “flying canvas.” Models of the aircraft were sent to Calder at his
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1970s Modern Vintage Flying Models

Materials

Lithograph

Mario Bellini Ceramic Flush Mount Lamp Area 50 by Artemide, Italy, 1976
By Mario Bellini, Artemide
Located in Vienna, AT
-edged ceramic socket-like base and the trade-mark flying piece of resin-paper shade as with the other
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flying Models

Materials

Ceramic, Plastic, Parchment Paper

Art Deco Airplane Sculpture of the Boeing 314 Clipper Cast Aluminium
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Art Deco Airplane Sculpture of the Boeing 314 Clipper Cast Aluminium. Aluminum desk model inspired
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Flying Models

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Lanciotto Galeotti Table Lamp with Bird, Italy, 1970s
By Lanciotto Galeotti
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lanciotto Galeotti for L' Originale Italy . It's a handmade large model figural table light with a large
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Flying Models

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Travertine, Brass

Bing & Grondahl Seagull Coffee Service Set: Coffee Pot, Creamer, Sugar Bowl
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
have sea horse shaped handles. Coffee pot is decorated with two seagulls flying next to each other on
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Mid-20th Century Danish Vintage Flying Models

Materials

Porcelain

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Disco Volante Original Dial Automatic Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is the famous model inspired by the
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1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Flying Models

Materials

Yellow Gold

Skybird
By Alexander Calder
Located in San Francisco, CA
 Douglas DC-8-62 airliner as a "flying canvas." Models of the aircraft were sent to Calder at his studio in
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20th Century Abstract Geometric Vintage Flying Models

Materials

Lithograph

Men In the Cities - Gretchen (Hand Signed By Robert Longo)
By Robert Longo
Located in New York, NY
models, Gretchen, a charcoal and graphite on paper. Robert Longo’s “Men in Cities” series, featuring well
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1990s Pop Art Vintage Flying Models

Materials

Offset

Pan American World Airways Porcelain / Enamel Sign
By Pan American Airways
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
sign reads: PAA Pan American World Airways. The sign shows a flying globe with text. This Particular
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flying Models

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Mid Century Swiss Air DC-8 Chrome Plated Ashtray
By Buhler
Located in Weesp, NL
Model! Are you ready to own a piece of aviation history that's not just functional but also a striking
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flying Models

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Bassorilievo celebrativo allegorico in bronzo dell'aviazione italiana
By Bruno Innocenti
Located in Florence, IT
This bronze relief ( 29 x 29 cm, plexiglass pedestal 41 x 41 cm) is a model for a commemorative
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Mid-20th Century Other Art Style Vintage Flying Models

Materials

Bronze

Men in the Cities: Robert Longo (Gretchen) Poster (Signed) /// American Psycho
By Robert Longo
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
of 6 offset-lithograph posters featuring various models including artists Gretchen Bender, Cindy
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Flying Models

Materials

Lithograph, Offset, Permanent Marker

Rare Mid Century Swiss Air DC 4 Chrome Plated Ashtray
By Buhler
Located in Weesp, NL
Model! Are you ready to own a piece of aviation history that's not just functional but also a striking
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flying Models

Materials

Brass, Chrome, Iron

Original 1971 Espace Jaeger-LeCoultre for Pierre Cardin Manual Winding Watch
Located in Valenza, IT
Ateliers between 1971 and 1973. This model in particular is one of the rarest of the Espace Series
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1970s French Modern Vintage Flying Models

Materials

Steel

"Flight", Important Pair of Art Deco Sculptural Maquettes with Nude & Airplane
By Brenda Putnam
Located in Philadelphia, PA
nude male youth readying to send a model airplane into the air, while the other shows a flying dove
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Flying Models

Materials

Plaster

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Vintage Flying Models For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage flying models is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage flying models was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and aluminum. There are all kinds of vintage flying models available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage flying models are generally popular furniture pieces, but Industrial, Mid-Century Modern and Folk Art styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many vintage flying models are appealing in their simplicity, but Fontana Arte and Matthijs Verkuyl produced popular vintage flying models that are worth a look.

How Much are Vintage Flying Models?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,800, while they’re typically $650 on the low end and $10,794 highest priced.