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32958  Queen Mary                             Ashtray, souvenir

The ashtrays used on board the Queen Mary in her first few months of service all seemed to grow legs and disappear because they had her name on them, like those on her rival Normandie.  As new ones appeared on the ship, they had only the company name on them.

Later, ones with the liner's name appeared in her gift shop.  Happily, this one survives in excellent condition.  Marked souvenir on the bottom.  Measures 4¼" front to back.  $115.

"A Record in Pictures."  Chockablock full of photos by Stewart Bale, this outstanding photo book is not to be missed.  Many photos of unusual places and items, such as the ovens in the bakery, the the bell at the knightshead with the ship's name, a photo of the uncrown King Edward VII boarding the liner for an inspection at John Brown's, boilers being installed, and much more than I can list.  64 photos and at least one photo per page!  If you like Queen Mary, you need this book!  Very good condition.  $75.

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One of the best brochures you can get for the Mary.  If you wanted to know anything about the woods used on board, this is the booklet you need. 32 page with far too many images to list, some in full color.  The author critiques a number of the cabins on board, and one stands out because of his dislike of the wood used.  It would be a lot fun to walk around what is left of the Queen Mary with this book as a guide.  Excellent condition.  Tied with a fancy cord.  $85.

Have you ever noticed that Queen Mary's cabin numbers (at least the originals) are inlaid wood with the numbers in red and green, signifying port and starboard?  These are from Main Deck, one from the port and one from the starboard side.  Each measures 4" x 2".  They were removed from the ship before the hotel opened and the cabins renumbered as there is no glue residue.  The new plastic cabin numbers were glued right over the original wooden ones.  Mount this next to your own bedroom door and own something that made every single crossing the Mary ever made!  $150.

These moved fast last time so grab them while you can.

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Sporting the famous wave pattern this Stuart crystal wine glass is from her on board gift shop.  Her name frosted into the base.  Excellent condition.  Just one left!  @ $45 each.

29104  Queen Mary                             Deck Plans

Very rare pre-maiden voyage third-class plan for the Mary.  Dates to November, 1935.  This plan shows the original configuration on B Deck of the third-class public rooms as a single lounge.  Before the maiden voyage, this was changed to two separate rooms.  Passenger has circled an outside stateroom.  Slight tear on the back cover.  Measures 39" x 9".  $45.

29106  Queen Mary                             Deck Plan

Pre-maiden voyage plan dated January 6, 1936.  Three photos.  This plan shows the original configuration on B Deck of the third-class public rooms as a single lounge.  Before the maiden voyage, this was changed to two separate rooms as it still is today.  Excellent condition.  $45.

29306  Queen Mary                             Deck Plan

Temporary issue plan dating to November, 1948, showing all of her first-class accommodations.  Cunard had already by this time, given the forward cabins on A and B decks to third class.  I've never understood is why Cunard bothered to do "temporary" plans when the ship was already back in service.  $25.

33461  Queen Mary                             Deck Plan

Dated January, 1953, this plan is by far the best ever done for her.  Printed on glossy paper and chock full of color photos.  Grab it because I only have one, and it will grow wings!  Excellent condition.  $55.

13277  Queen Mary                             Deck Plan

Glossy full color first-class deck plan from the 1960's.  The plan is in very good condition.  Next time you are on the QM take a deck plan along it is a fun way to explore the ship.  $25.

29045  Queen Mary                             Deck Plan

Cabin-class deck plan for the Queen Mary.  Contains numerous interiors and one exterior photo, this plan folds open to 38" x 8½'".  A quantity available.  $20.

Tourist-class plan dating from the 1950's and 1960's.  Well illustrated and folds open to 32" x 8½".  $20.

23663    Queen Mary                         Deck Plan

Very hard-to-find and detailed cruise plan for the Mary showing most of her passenger accommodations for first, second, and third.  Although Cunard sold the third-class cabins, the third-class public rooms (with the exception of the Observation Bar) were closed.  The third-class smoking room became the Shore Excursion Office.  It's nice to see a plan that shows all of her decks.  When open, measures 31" x 24".  Very good condition.  $45.

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We have all seen the Staffordshire pin dishes in the smaller size, but much, much harder to find is the larger version, measuring 7" cross.  Fine bone china in near mint condition.  $75.

33535    Queen Mary                        Lifejacket

Canvas-covered Kapok lifejacket from the Queen Mary.  "Victory" stamped on the reverse, probably the maker.  Has the Ministry of Transport inspection stamp dated 2-25-1960.  In very, very good condition with just some spots of dirt and rust.  No tearing or holes.  $85.

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33401    Queen Mary                        Life Jacket

Thoughtfully marked with a heart stencil so you know which way to put it on, this brightly color lifejacket by Victory is partially orange so that it shows up better in heavy seas.  Canvas-covered Kapok -- an unhappy word in Normandie's history.  In very good condition with some dirt and what appear to be light paint smudges.  $85.

The log abstract from the voyage when she definitively took the Blue Riband from Normandie.  She wouldn't lose it until 1952 when the ss United States took it from her on her maiden voyage.  Dated August 3, 1938, from Southampton to New York.  Printed in special blue ink and listing both record passages, both east and west bound.  Mint condition and very happily signed and dated by her chief engineer William Sutcliff.  $75.

Unusual menu for a private dinner for four held on board on June 20, 1936.  The cover art is interesting because these carved light fixtures in the first-class Smoking Room did not last through the war.  In very good condition.  $25.

One of the most collectible items ever made for Queen Mary.  A Chad Valley take-to-pieces model.  As you can see from the photos, each deck pivots revealing a detailed color-coded deck plan, handily numbered for use with its corresponding key chart, which is included along with the original box.  The key covers 240 areas on the ship.

The model itself is in excellent condition (one of the best I've seen) save for the bumped bridge wings (as they always seem to be) and way down on one of the lower decks, there is some separation.  Part of the name is also missing on the port bow.  One end missing from box, and the box is dirty. 

The expense of this type of toy just shows how famous Queen Mary was.  I wish they had done this for other liners!  What child's heart wouldn't pound with excitement at the prospect of playing with this?  $395.

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I can guarantee you won't see many of these!  A cabin-class passenger list from the Mary's post-war maiden voyage.  In excellent condition!  $65.

Popular Stratton enamel lapel pin from the post-war period and sold in her on-board gift shop.  Comes still attached to its original backing.  Excellent condition.  $50.

Souvenir wall hanging made by A. Osborne and copyrighted 1936.  Given its age, it is pretty good condition.  There are a couple of chips to the edges and some age discoloration.  $50.

14671   Queen Mary                         Post Card

Real photo card of the first class entrance hall of the Queen Mary.  Unused and in mint condition.  Crystal clear.  $15.

Large souvenir bell, probably dating to the 1960's.  Complete with mallet and original cork base.  Has a very clear ring.  Stands about 7½" and 7" across from handle to handle.  $55.

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32772   Queen Mary                         Spoon, souvenir

Double house flag souvenir spoon as sold on board.  Measures 4½".  No damage to the enamel and silver in great shape.  $55.

32218  Queen Mary                             Telephone

"You can telephone to any part of the world whilst at sea."  Can you imagine being in the middle of the North Atlantic and sitting in your cabin on an ocean liner talking to people back home?  It must have seemed like the  height of modern technology in the 1930s.  While you might have been able to call any part of the world, it didn't come cheap!

Made of cream-colored, heavy-duty bakelite, the phone has a pyramid shape and quite a bit of heft to keep it from tipping over in rough seas.  An identical phone can be seen in the archival photo at right of cabin M-41 (the bedroom of a suite).  These can be made to work in your home but can only receive calls.

In excellent condition with only some very slight damage to the plug and two tiny chips out of the receiver.  The cord is a touch dirty but is completely intact.  See photos for condition.  One of the nicest items you can get from this legendary liner.  $525.