Andrea Doria Life Jacket

Andrea Doria.  The name conjures up images not only the tragic loss of one of the most beautiful ships ever built but also of one of the greatest sea rescues in history.  Premium items from the Doria are rare, and this is one of the most important items I have ever had for her--a life jacket taken off the ill-fated…

Normandie, Silver Caviar Serving Dish

Another one of those pieces I am extremely proud to offer, and rare is an understatement.  Only the second I have ever had.  A complete silver caviar serving dish by Christofle.  What makes this one so special is that it still has the original glass insert that is monogrammed with the CGT logo.  The silver service on Normandie was pretty…

Silver, a la Carte Restaurant Tooth Pick Holder

This silver toothpick holder was made by Goldsmiths and Silversmiths in 1911 for use in the à la carte restaurant on board Olympic.  This exclusive and very well-made pattern of silver was used only on RMS Olympic and RMS Titanic.  The silver is of a heavy gauge and not made by a traditional hotel plate maker (such as Elkington).  Given…

Crystal, Wine Glass

Exceedingly rare and very desirable crystal wine glass as supplied to RMS Olympic and other White Star liners.  Identical pattern to that used on RMS Titanic and recovered from the wreck site.  Measures about 4" tall and in excellent condition.  This is an item I really want to keep for my personal collection so for one of you a very…

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…