#3 • Wien Air Alaska Painted Cast Metal Sign Letters

Part of September 2025 Premier Auction (live auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $1,100.00

Status: Sold

Category: Alaskana

A set of original vintage sign letters spelling "Wien Air Alaska," salvaged from signage associated with Alaska's historic Wien Air. The cast metal letters, originally painted in a blue enamel, were later painted in gold. Founded in 1927 by pioneering Alaskan aviator Noel Wien (1899-1977), Wien Air Alaska was the first commercial airline to operate in Alaska, and served as a lifeline for many remote communities. After merging with Northern Consolidated Airlines in 1968, it became known as Wien Air Alaska and operated under that name until ceasing operations in 1984. Each letter has recessed mounting channels en verso, and the largest measures approximately 19" x 1" x 16" tall.