We also have a set of 4 spoons and a set of 5 teaspoons in the same pattern up for sale so please take a look at our other items.

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History:

American Airlines, originally American Air Lines, was formed in 1934 and by 1936 had added the brand new Douglas DC-3, which it called “Flagships”, to its fleet. At a time when flying was a luxury enjoyed by the privileged few, airlines went to great lengths to promote their service. In the case of the AA Flagship service, this included specially designed cutlery for their in-flight meals.

The handle of each piece represented the nose and an engine of a stylised, but unmistakable, DC-3. In the earliest version this was moulded in relief, but in later versions it was more simply impressed. The word “Flagship”, in a speedy-looking Art Deco typeface, was positioned just behind the cockpit.

(Source: https://collectingcutleryblog.wordpress.com/2016/01/31/flagship-cutlery-2/)

Though designer seems to be unknown, this pattern was patented by Edward J. Conroy, assignor to International Silver Company, Meriden, Conn., Serial No. 93,329 on June 29, 1940

Pieces can be found in both the Met and Boston Art Museums.