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P resenting a unique collection of museum quality artifacts dating from early to mid century flight. Desktop and space-suspended models, finished in silk fabric, or made in aluminum. Early travel agent advertising objects and colorful balloons. Propellers, clocks, art deco models. A complete collection that fascinates not just a specialized collector, but also an adventurous teenager, or anyone with an interest in flight.

From early barnstormers to the DC3, known as the ‘workhorse of the skies’. Mail carriers and planes used by legendary airlines like TWA, Pan Am and Imperial Airways. Flying from London to Melbourne with at least ten stops to refuel. Seated in wicker chairs, but always a cold bottle of Veuve Clicquot and chilled Beluga caviar at hand!

u aluminum body, etched body panelsu removable wingsu all details according to original blue printsu detailed engines, propellers and cockpitu landing gear in miniature, complete!u moving wing, tail ailerons and steering parts

AP455 Dakota DC3

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AP451 Dixie ClipperM. 57.5 x 80 x 14cm, 22.75 x 31.5 x 5.5”

AP455 Dakota DC3M. 64.5 x 97 x 17cm, 25.5 x 38.25 x 6.75”

AP452 Ford TrimotorM. 67 x 102 x 20cm, 26.25 x 39.75 x 7.75”

AP454 Junkers JU-52 ‘Iron Annie’ M. 67 x 98 x 26cm, 26.5 x 38.5 x 10.25’’

egendary leviathan. Like an albatross, it seemed nearly impossible that it could even take off, skimming waves at increasing speed, revving up its four engines. Inside staterooms, dining area, bunk beds. Boarding from a dock or using a ship’s tender, it was the 1930s epitome of class. This was leisure travel and luxury at the same time, never to come back in that measure.

u incredibly detailed engines and propellersu silk fabric stretched over lightweight airplane frame

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u flat or corrugated metal sheet attached to a lightweight frameu functioning ailerons and tail rudder u check out the cabin through the portholes, lots of detail!

n iconic European counterpart of Ford Trimotor. Iron Annie versus the Tin Goose. Characteristic steel paneling. Popular for its comfort and dependability.

u fully detailed cockpit and passenger cabin

etween 1926 and 1933 some 200 Trimotors were built in Ford’s own factory. Corrugated metal on great thick monoplane wings was a German development, used in Junker JU-52 planes that were flying the Berlin-Rome-London route.

he DC3 has earned the epithet “Workhorse of the Skies”. Thousands were produced from the 30s to the 50s by the Douglas Aircraft works. Military, civilian, government, private, you name it. Some are still flying!

AP413 Spad XIII M. 60 x 76 x 23cm, 23.5 x 30 x 9”

u a lightweight frame is assembled and silk fabric is stretched across, similar to the original construction in the early 1900s u laminated wood propellers u spoke wheels with rubber tiresu metal hardware including landing gear

AP413F Spad XIII FrenchM. 60 x 76 x 23cm, 23.5 x 30 x 9”

AP413T Transparent SpadM. 60 x 76 x 23cm, 23.5 x 30 x 9”

egendary Spad XIIIdecked out in US Army squadron camouflage. WWI ace Eddie Rickenbacker’s own.

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u all biplanes are completely hand-built u spoke wire-wheels, detailed engine, laminated propeller u silk canvas stretched over a wood frame

u admire cockpit details, leather covered chairs, instrumentsu metal struts and engine covers

AP203 Desktop Fokker Triplane M. 38.5 x 47 x 19cm, 15.25 x 18.5 x 7.5”

AP010 Fokker Triplane (Red Baron), Medium M. 66 x 81.5 x 35.5cm, 26 x 32 x 14”

etailed model of Charles Lindbergh plane that soloed across the Atlantic. Take a peek through windows into a detailed cockpit.

AP400 Flying Circus Jenny, Medium M. 51 x 80 x 18cm, 20 x 31.5 x 7”

AP401 Jenny JN-7H Classic Barnstormer, Medium M. 51 x 80 x 18cm, 20 x 31.5 x 7”

AP250 Spirit of St. Louis M. 31 x 49.5 x 9cm, 12.25 x 19.5 x 3.5”

D he Red Baron’s own. Nimble & quick. Check out the cockpit, imagine soaring the skies. Goggles, helmet. Flying Ace…

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ennys conquered the nation’s skies after the close of WWI. A barnstormer, a stunt contraption, a plane that brought early flight to the masses. Held by struts and wires, this plane flew!

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Manfred von Richthofen (Red Baron)

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AP171 Zeppelin ‘Hindenburg’M. 165 x 34 x 36cm, 65 x 13.5 x 14.25”

AP502 Sopwith Camel, LargeM. 102 x 150 x 45.5cm, 39.75 x 58.5 x 17.75”

n oversized model of an oversized craft. See its details: engine pods, bridge, windows, markings, taut fabric stretched over frame. Over 600 glue joints, completely handmade. Display in the air. Alternate tail markings upon request.

u exact scale models of icons from flight history

AP170 Zeppelin, 1937 M. 112.5 x 23 x 22cm, 44.25 x 9 x 8.75”

AP502T Sopwith Camel, Large, TransparentM. 102 x 150 x 45.5cm,39.75 x 58.5 x 17.75”

ost definitely it’s the size. It’s BIG. Built with tan interesting array of materials. Lightweight frame stretched with silk fabric. Down to the smallest detail a replica of the original, which was actually only 5.7m long (less than 19 ft.) to begin with. Built by the thousands during the Great War, in many colors and configurations. Pair it with propellers, old maps, a pilot’s desk.

AP243 Sopwith Camel, SmallM. 26 x 38 x 12.5cm, 10.25 x 15 x 5”

AP402 Sopwith Camel, Medium M. 50 x 75 x 24cm, 19.75 x 29.5 x 9.5”

AP602Sopwith Camel, 2.5mAP602T Sopwith Camel, Transparent, 2.5mM. 250cm, 98.5”Call for availability

u all biplanes are frames covered with silk fabricu most biplanes are finished in WW1 livery, and one is made with transparent fabricu highly detailed engine, propeller, gunsu all cockpit details in miniature

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u original spoke wheels like the real planeu wing ailerons and tail sections move using intricate guide lines from cockpit

ur transparent models are striking objects, beautifully made, showing a web-like construction in detail. Such objects are a rare find, appealing those who want an interesting, intricate piece of home décor.

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AP154 WWI Laminated Propeller with Clock M. 120 x 10.5 x 6 cm, 47.25 x 4 x 2.25”

AP150 WWI Wood Propeller, SmallM. 120 x 10.5 x 6 cm, 47.25 x 4 x 2.25”

ou can’t see the mechanic from your open cockpit. You yell ... “Contact” and the propeller jumps to life, the plane starts to shudder. The mechanic pulls away the wheel blocks and escapes. The noise is incredible, a nine-cylinder Hispano-Suiza...spewing clouds of vaporized castor-oil. Complete cacophony...the propeller is by now an invisible whirr. Out of the way, this is hands-on flight at its finest, ready for take-off! Adrenaline flows, the sky is beckoning.

he typical WWI flying ace was accustomed to wrecking a plane now and then. For good luck the propeller was turned into a clock and taken home.

AP149 Sopwith Propeller, SmallM. 120 x 13.5 x 6.5cm, 47.25 x 5.5 x 2.75”

AP150F WWI Vintage Propeller, SmallM. 120 x 10.5 x 6 cm, 47.25 x 4 x 2.25”

AP155 WWI Vintage Propeller, Large

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u broad bladed propellers tapering to solid center

u pine wood finished in French distressed honey

u tips painted in contrasting colors

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AP149 Sopwith Propeller, Small

u original manufacturers decal from the 1920su date and factory code numbers punched in center partu a great replica at an even greater price

47.25”

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AP155 WWI Wood PropellerM. 186 x 15 x 9cm, 73.25 x 6 x 3.5”

u all propellers are handmade in solid wood

u center metal disc is finished in aged patina

AP158 Vintage FlightM. 186 x 15 x 9cm, 73.25 x 6 x 3.5’’

AP155F WWI Vintage Propeller, LargeM. 186 x 15 x 9cm, 73.25 x 6 x 3.5”

AP159 Sopwith PropellerM. 186 x 15 x 9cm, 73.25 x 6 x 3.5”

u incised markings on hubu richly colored decalu angled stripes on curved blades

u fun décor, mounted on a wall or just leaning in a corner, a conversation piece AP159

Sopwith Propeller

dmire the shape and finish of a wood creation that once propelled daring aviators over uncharted landscapes. Feel the smooth, somewhat distressed, honey finish. Picture it in a bar or a child’s room, a corner of the living room or a restaurant!

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he Sopwith was the mainstay fighter-plane in the British and USA air forces in the early 1900s. Brightly painted in various national colors, it ruled the skies for a number of years. Some of the propellers were later supplied by an American propeller maker.

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AP149 Sopwith Propeller, Small

u originals are rare and highly collectable

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AP163D Royal Aero, Blue

AP163E Royal Aero, Rainbow

AP163G Royal Aero, True GreenAP163R Royal Aero, True Red

AP163Y Royal Aero, True Yellow Ø 32 x 56cm, 12.5 x 22”

conic and inspiring helium filled balloons were one of aviation’s first successes. Since 1783, balloons have traveled the skies. Our largest model to date comes complete with a rattan basket hanging from hand-knotted netting and wood toggles. The large balloon carries sand bags at the ready for release as ballast.

AP161D Travels Light, Blue

AP161E Travels Light, Rainbow

AP161G Travels Light, True Green

AP161R Travels Light, True Red

AP161Y Travels Light, True Yellow Ø 18 x 30cm, 7 x 11.75”

AP120 Flight Mobile, 1920M. 66 x 58.5 x 30.5cm, 26 x 23 x 12”

AP127 Gee-Bee Squadron Mobile M. 65 x 18 x 62cm, 25.25 x 7 x 24.5”

AP128 Flying the Skies Mobile, PrimaryM. 85 x 8.5 x 66.5cm, 33.5” x 3.5 x 26.25”

AP129 Flying the Skies Mobile, PastelM. 85 x 8.5 x 66.5cm,33.5” x 3.5 x 26.25”

AP168E Jules Verne Balloon, Rainbow

AP168G Jules Verne Balloon, True Green

AP168R Jules Verne Balloon, True RedØ 42 x 70cm, 16.5 x 27.5”

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AP160D Floating the Skies,Blue

AP160E Floating the Skies,Rainbow

AP160G Floating the Skies,True Green

AP160R Floating the Skies,True Red

AP160Y Floating the Skies,True YellowM. 8.5 x 13cm, 3.25 x 5”

t’s not like you’ll call ahead for tea and scones. Arrival time, even arrival place, is unpredictable at best. But the feel...viewing the earth, leaning on the basket rim like in a silent movie, floating the sky.

Ø 32cm Ø 18cm Ø 8.5cmAP124Around the World MobileM.34.5 x 66 x 40cm,13.5 x 26 x 11.75”

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u hand cut and hand applied paper gores cover a lightweight spherical coreu custom printed colorsu rope loops in balloon top for hangingu hand knotted rope net covers balloon and extends to basket linesu small wood toggles connect basket loops with balloon net like originalu hand woven rattan basket u small ballast canvas sacks

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hree wooden planes gracefully glide arounda vintage globe. All hand applied gores. Easy assembly.

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u vintage travel agent advertising memorabiliau aluminum, hand buffed and polishedu hand applied globe gores

AP108 On Top of the WorldM. 22 x 26.5 x 31cm, 8.75 x 10.5 x 12.25”

AP103A Autour Du MondeM. 21 x 26.5 x 18cm, 8.25 x 10.5 x 7’’

AP105 Desktop DC-3M. 27 x 36 x 17.5cm, 10.75 x 14.25 x 7”

u hand cast in recycled airplane aluminum

u nostalgic and perfect replica of an early travel agent advertising sign

AP112 ConcordeM. 46 x 17.5 x 21.25cm, 18.25 x 7 x 8.5”

AP109 Aluminum AirshipM. 31 x 9.5 x 26.5cm, 12.25 x 3.75 x 10.5”

AP104 Art Deco Flight ClockM. 35.5 x 7 x 10.5cm, 14 x 2.75 x 4.25”

AP111 Propeller Desk ClockM. 30.5 x 9.5 x 5.5cm, 12 x 4 x 2”

AP104 Art Deco Flight Clock

uring the Great War of 1914-18 an art formflourished. Hand crafted creations from gifted soldiers and army personnel became known as “trench art.” Such souvenirs continued to be made by service personnel during WWII. Whatever material at hand was put to use... bullet shells, wood, fabric, and later, aircraft aluminum. Popular creations were airplane models, lighters, and clocks in all shapes and sizes.

Our clocks and flight memorabilia are perfect replicas from a time when flight was still a hands-on affair. Hand crafted in airplane aluminum. Hand buffed and polished to an Art Deco shine. Nostalgic, and chic.

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ne of the most beautiful planes ever designed. A flight icon and engineering marvel. The only supersonic passenger aircraft ever made. London-New York in 3 hours. Its sleek, elegant shape defined a new era. Glamorous and posh, only the finest wines and food were served.

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u airline advertising object u from an era when one could travel the world in style!

u all hand cast in recycled airplane aluminum

u legendary art deco Hindenburg airship

AP110 1930s DC-3M. 50 x 51 x 30cm, 19.75 x 20.25 x 11.75”