Varney Speed Lines Ceramic Ornament
Round / One size
$15.99
Product Details & Size Guide
| Heart | Round | |
|---|---|---|
| Diameter, in | 3.21 | 2.80 |
Mark the season with a tribute to Varney Speed Lines and the beginnings of scheduled airmail. The airline started service in 1926, flying the CAM-5 route from Pasco through Boise to Elko, then grew as new aircraft and passenger travel reshaped the industry. Its history reached beyond a small carrier, connecting to the later stories of United and Continental. This ornament offers aviation collectors and airline history enthusiasts a distinctive way to remember the routes and people behind an enduring legacy.
Varney Air Lines was formed by Walter Varney and began service as an airmail carrier on April 6, 1926, based in Boise, Idaho. After the Kelly Act of 1925 authorized private carriers to transport mail, Varney won the CAM-5 contract as its sole bidder. The route ran from Pasco, Washington, to Elko, Nevada, with a stop in Boise; pilot Leon D. Cuddeback made the first eastbound contract flight on April 9, 1926. The airline upgraded from Swallow aircraft to Stearman models, Boeing mail planes and, in 1933, the Boeing 247, which expanded its capacity for passengers as well as mail. Its routes grew to include Salt Lake City, Portland and Seattle. In 1930, Varney became part of United Aircraft and Transport Corporation, alongside several other airlines. After that corporation was broken up in 1934, its airlines group became United Airlines, making Varney one of United's predecessors. In 1934, Robert F. Six bought into Varney Speed Lines' Southwest Division, which included the Pueblo-El Paso route. The carrier was renamed Continental Air Lines in 1937. United, Varney's direct successor, later merged with Continental in 2010.
| Heart | Round | |
| Diameter, in | 3.21 | 2.80 |
Product features
- 100% white ceramic construction — strong and durable
- Double-sided print with matte finish option
- Golden hanging string included
- UV-decorated for lasting color
- Available in white or gold gift packaging (single ornament per pack)
Care instructions
- Use a microfiber cloth to gently remove any dust or dirt build-up. Avoid harsh chemicals or cleaners. Instead, dampen a cotton wool swab in warm water (just a few drops per liter of water) and gently roll the swab over the ornament and refrain from scrubbing
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Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: Use a microfiber cloth to gently remove any dust or dirt build-up. Avoid harsh chemicals or cleaners. Instead, dampen a cotton wool swab in warm water (just a few drops per liter of water) and gently roll the swab over the ornament and refrain from scrubbing