United States Rivet, Commemorative Keel Laying

The Big Ship had big rivets!  Exceedingly rare rivet from the keel-laying ceremony of the ss United States February 8, 1950.  This is an impressive original gift for VIPs who attended the keel laying of the flagship of the United States Lines.  Details engraved on the rivet.  The entire display, including base, measures about 6" long 2.5" wide and 2.5"…

Normandie Crystal, Carafe

Never had another one of these small carafes before.  For decanting wine, perhaps?  Even something for such a mundane task on Normandie had such style!  In excellent condition and measures about 6.5" tall.  JF

Normandie Crystal, Small Wine

Gorgeous small wine glass from the service of the ss Normandie.  The logo is not frosted as it is on most French Line crystal, but etched.  In excellent condition and measures about 4.75" tall.  JF

Normandie, China Dinner Plate, Suite

One of the finest items I have ever been able to offer from the Normandie.  An ultra-rare Lalique bone-china dinner plate from the French Line's flagship.  This china was used exclusively in her best suites.  When CGT splashed out, they really splashed out.  This is the best of the best, folks.  Fine bone-china made by Haviland, designed by Suzanne Lalique…

Telephone, 1st-Class Cabin

"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…