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What is probably the first brochure ever produced for the exquisite Andrea Doria.  Dated July, 1952, it is a three-page fold out.  Perfect condition.

Unusual diamond-shaped ashtray for Italia Lines dated 3-1937.  In the circle & dart pattern.  Made by Richard Ginori with a pre-war Savoy crown.  Measures about 6.5″.  In great condition with no chips, cracks, or crazing. … read more ›

On-board souvenir from the Conte di Savoia and dated 5/1933.  For some reason, souvenir pin dishes for her are difficult to come by, unlike her running mate the Rex.  Great condition.  Measures about 5″ x… read more ›

First-, second-, and third-class plan for the Colombo.  12 photographs, both on board and exterior.  Ship’s particulars in Italian and English.  Measures 32″ x 29″. Various dates.  By this time, she had been repainted with… read more ›

Mint condition and exceedingly rare gold-washed salver made by Broggi.  I know Italia used some gold washed items in first-class.  Anyone out there know what it was used for?  I know silver ruins the taste… read more ›

I have never had another one of these.  I am not even sure what it is.  A wine bottle coaster?  Got any suggestions?  What makes it interesting is that it’s NGI and thus predates the… read more ›

One doesn’t often run across cool on-board souvenirs from the famous Italian liner Rex.  Dates to the 1930s and likely awarded to a lucky passenger for winning some on-board game on her famous Lido Deck. … read more ›

Very nice pin dish for the Italian Line during the 1950s on the “Sunny Southern Route.”  Measures about 5.5″ x 5.5″.  No chips, cracks, or crazing.

Glossy deck plan in Italian and English dated January, 1962.  Getting late for this famed and long lived liner.  Seven photos.  Very interesting photo showing the pre-war first-class dining room still intact.  Compare this to… read more ›