Vintage 1988 British Airways Sterling Silver Miniature Desk pictureFrame to fly to serve
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5 cm wide
7 cm tall
2 cm depth
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A charming and rather unusual vintage British Airways miniature display piece, presented in its original fitted box. This smart little item features a plain polished silver Hallmarked front with a folding easel-style support to the reverse, allowing it to stand neatly on a desk, shelf or cabinet.
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The piece appears to carry British Airways-related insignia, including the well-known heraldic crest associated with the airline and the motto “To Fly To Serve”, making it an appealing item for collectors of airline memorabilia, transport history, or corporate aviation pieces.
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From the photographs, the marks appear to include BA, which may relate to British Airways, alongside what look like British silver-style marks including a lion passant. That suggests the piece may be silver rather than simply plated, although I would describe the hallmarks as partially worn / difficult to read in places, so the exact assay office and date letter are not fully confirmed from the current images alone. It may have been made for British Airways by an external silversmith or specialist corporate gift maker, rather than by the airline itself.
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This is a very collectible little piece with a restrained, elegant look—ideal for an aviation enthusiast, British Airways collector, or anyone drawn to vintage executive desk accessories and corporate memorabilia.
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Condition:
In good vintage condition with light age-related wear, surface rubbing and minor marks consistent with use and age. The hallmarks are present but somewhat rubbed.
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Possible maker:
At present I would describe this as a British Airways marked silver miniature picture frame likely made for British Airways by an unidentified British silversmith or corporate gift manufacturer. The BA mark is likely connected to British Airways rather than being a fully identifiable independent maker’s mark.
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Vintage British Airways Silver Miniature Desk picture Frame To Fly To Serve
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Disclaimer:
Description given to the best of our knowledge but cannot be relied upon as accurate.