Memorabilia Museum

Perhaps no steamship line in the 1950s was making a bigger deal out of caviar service than the United States Lines.  Silver service table side was and still is a requirement in my mind for… read more ›

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… read more ›

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 3.5″… read more ›

Highly detailed wooden model of the famous United States Lines vessel by Richard Wagner.  These German-made models are highly collectable for many reasons.  The size is handy to display, measuring about 14.5″ long, including the… read more ›

Picture it.  Norfolk, VA.  1984. Famed ocean-liner memorabilia dealer Ken Schultz visits the ss United States shortly after the 1984 auction of her fittings.  During his visit, this pair of running lights was removed personally… read more ›

An amazing survivor and simply one of the rarest items I have ever had from CGT’s ss Normandie!  A swatch of fabric from her Salon de Lecture.  Used while the final decisions were being made… read more ›

Beautifully patterned linoleum floor tiles in alternating shades of green and cream as used mostly in second-class areas of RMS Olympic.  Archival photographs of the liner’s interior show these tiles in use in the barber… read more ›

Log abstract from the final eastbound transatlantic crossing of the RMS Queen Mary.  Sept 22, 1967.  She was still throwing up great times, averaging nearly 28 knots.  This was allegedly her 1001st crossing….  Captain John… read more ›

Really good-looking table lighter from the SS United States.  Only seen a few of these and this is the first time I can offer one.  From the gift shop on board the “Big Ship”.  In… read more ›

Fascinating ashtray manufactured by the same firm that made RMS Queen Mary’s real propellers.  Not always in the best of condition but this one cleaned up nicely.  Highly sought after and not often seen.  Grab… read more ›

Van Ryper started his ship modeling business in 1933 in Martha’s Vineyard. The idea was straight forward–make handmade models in a very recognizable style.  The name is famous, and the models are outstanding.  But being… read more ›

Van Ryper started his ship modeling business in 1933 in Martha’s Vineyard. The idea was straight forward–make handmade models in a very recognizable style.  The name is famous, and the models are outstanding.  But being… read more ›

White Star Line used several different covers on their passenger lists with styles changing every few years or so in keeping with the styles of the era. 19th Century lists have a very 19th Century… read more ›

Wow!  What can I say?  I try to bring you the rarest of the rare, and this certainly qualifies!  Back in 2007, very limited salvage work was done on the Cunard liner Carpathia of Titanic… read more ›

Extraordinarily rare letter written on White Star Line stationary.  Mailed from Ismay, Imrie, and Co. to D. and C. MacIver (managing owners of Cunard), the letter concerns the setting up of official North Atlantic traffic lanes. … read more ›

One of the most beautiful pieces of furniture from the Queen Mary I have ever offered!  This table is from her first-class main lounge and has been nicknamed by collectors as a “U-table” because of… read more ›

An exceedingly rare brochure for the French Line ‘s fantastic Ile De France, the Paris, and the France.  24 pages with full-color, mostly full-page renderings, half for the new Ile, and the other half split… read more ›

One of the rarest and earliest brochures for White Star that I have ever offered.  Produced at the time of the maiden voyages of the Majestic and Teutonic and copyright 1890.  The company’s name “White… read more ›

This is the first brochure/deck plan for the White Star fleet that was issued immediately after the Titanic disaster.  Dated April, 1912, this printing was “cancelling previous issues.” In other words, the previous issues which… read more ›

A rarity these days!  A pre-sinking postcard for this, perhaps history’s most famous pair of steamships RMS Olympic and RMS Titanic.  No message (and given the recent incident perhaps no message was required) but has… read more ›

The famous Tuck’s postcard of Titanic at sea.  In excellent condition.  This iconic image is an asset to any RMS Titanic or White Star Line collection.

I don’t recall the last time I had a “Tea” menu from a White Star liner, but I know that in second and third class this afternoon meal was much more hearty than the beverages… read more ›

Pastel & blue souvenir “Launch Plate” for the famous RMS Lusitania in very good condition.  First one I have had in this fine shape for many years.  As many of you know, the rare pattern… read more ›

Like everything else for this famous ship, obtaining high-quality Lusitania material is a rarity.  Items from her are tough to find and also jealously kept in collections.  After all, why let go something increasingly tough… read more ›

This brochure is how the Thorp family chose their accommodation on the RMS Lusitania. Running 20 pages, the brochure is a time capsule of Cunard in 1914-1915.  Mentioned are the famous Cunarders Lusitania, Mauretania, Aquitania… read more ›

So would you or wouldn’t you sail on this cruise?  That was the question prospective passengers were faced with when choosing to sail on this ss Normandie voyage.  The 1938 cruise had been popular enough… read more ›

One of the best items I have ever had from the United States!  A compete set of general arrangement plans, which come directly from a former employee of Gibbs & Cox.   The deck-plan sheets measure… read more ›

Very unusual photographic book for the beloved ss France of 1962.   Probably produced by CGT for use by travel agents to show prospective passengers the various level of cabin categories.  Hardback with 18 images of… read more ›

What can I say?  One of the finest carpets from the Queen Mary I have been fortunate to offer.  This carpet came from the granddaughter of a couple who traveled on their honeymoon in the… read more ›

Lipsett letter opener for the ss Normandie, one of the most important items I have ever sold for her!  When the French Line’s (CGT) Normandie was broken up, Lipsett (the company which scrapped her) was… read more ›

Bassett-Lowke model of the Cunard ocean liner RMS Aquitania

Here is something it took me years to find.  A pair of post cards– one mailed from RMS Olympic’s maiden voyage in June, 1911, and one mailed from her final voyage in October, 1935.  Framed… read more ›

Obtaining authentic life rings for any ocean liner is tough.  That’s what makes getting one from such a famous Cunard Line ship like this so special.  Everyone has heard of the RMS Mauretania of 1939… read more ›

Much-desired bronze medallion for the famous paquebot ss L’Atlantique.  The poor L’Atlantique.  We all know the story about her sad demise.  She was one of a number of French ships that caught fire in the… read more ›

Much sought-after, rare bronze medallion produced by Compagnie de Navigation Sud-Atlantique for their famous steamship Pasteur.  These are quite desirable since, as you know, she never really entered her intended service so very few medals… read more ›

Reverse-painted glass paperweight for the ill-fated Cunarder RMS Lusitania.  These were sold in her on board gift shop.  Much sought after souvenir from one the Atlantic oceans most famous ocean liners.  In very good condition… read more ›

RMS Queen Mary Furniture

A perfect little Art Deco table originally from the White Star liner RMS Britannic of 1930.  Transferred to the RMS Queen Mary after Britannic was taken out of service, this solid mahogany table found new… read more ›

Ok, folks.  Let’s put on our green accountants’ visors for a second because this is a fascinating bit of history.  According to the Cunard Annual Report to shareholders in 1908: “It will be within your… read more ›

One of the rarest and nicest White Star china items for any collection.  The three-lobed serving dish as used on Olympic and salvaged from Titanic.  I suspect these were used as part of the ubiquitous… read more ›

A stunning Art Deco card table from the Queen Mary’s second-class lounge.  It is super lovely with amazing veneers.  The black formica top is original and flips over to a baize covering for playing cards. … read more ›

One of the most collectible items ever made for the Queen Mary.  A Chad Valley take-to-pieces model.  As you can see from the photo, each deck pivots revealing a detailed color-coded deck plan, handily numbered… read more ›

This tea-cup saucer was brought up from the wreck of the “Mt. Everest of ship diving,” the ss Andrea Doria.  In the famous “chinoise” (or Chinese) pattern.  Measures about 4.75″ across.  With some staining from… read more ›

Impressive framed plaque made for Queen Elizabeth 2’s entry into service.  Obtained on her maiden voyage and in excellent condition.  I’ve never seen another.  This QE2 plaque measures about 16.5″ x 8″  including the original… read more ›

The famous Carlton China Company made all manner of high-quality bone-china post-sinking souvenirs for the RMS Titanic and RMS Lusitania disasters.  Many in the shapes of ancient Roman pottery that had been found in Great… read more ›

Highly sought-after mid-century standing ashtray from the famous ss United States.  It is so 1952, isn’t it?  I really love it and am proud to put be able to offer it on Luxury Liner Row. … read more ›

A superb mahogany waste basket from the SS Queen Mary.  Marked on the base “Queen Mary Officers & Engineers, Gregory & Co, Bruton St Ltd, London W1” thus we know exactly where it came from… read more ›

I am proud to offer an extremely rare item and one of the nicest pieces of Cunard furniture I have ever seen.  This is one of a pair of stunning Art Deco consoles in precious… read more ›

Cute 1:1250 scale waterline model by Bassett-Lowke of the world famous RMS Queen Mary.  Happily still sporting its maker’s label on the underside and the original blue wooden base with the original cover.  It measures… read more ›

An amazing table from the second-class Smoking Room of the Cunard Line RMS Queen Mary.   Black base with German silver trimmed surmounted by a fluted column base and topped with a black top. Stands about… read more ›

This is one of those items that will set your collection apart from others.  An original on-board life ring from the RMS Queen Elizabeth.  Measuring about 29″ in diameter, this life ring has a special… read more ›

During my recent travels, I found a book that is one of those items that makes you say “wow”!  It is a testimonial book about a silver service presented to Thomas Ismay (who founded White… read more ›

One of the finest (and rarest) items I have ever offered for sale.  A first-class dining room chair from Titanic’s sister ship, Olympic, still in the original green upholstery.  Think of all the famous people… read more ›

A pair of what I consider the best chairs put on the greatest ship America ever produced.  Great two-tone leather in orange and dark brown.  Just think of all the famous people who sat in… read more ›

Fascinating “you are here” map from Queen Elizabeth 2’s aft staircase on 2 deck.  Own a visually impressive part of your favorite liner.  I believe this dates to before her 1994 refit because of the… read more ›

Much sought-after pocket watch case recovered from the wreck of the famous Cunard liner SS Lusitania in 1982.  These are getting tough to find for a reasonable price; so little more needs to be said. … read more ›

Extremely rare and, I might add, quite lovely comforter with a butterfly motive from the ss United States.  What makes this one especially important is it is the bedspread from the Duck Suite.  Even better,… read more ›

Super-rare staircase sign from Caronia.  It could quite possibly be this exact sign shown in the archival on board.  See the archival on the Queen Mary for a similar sign as well.  I know of… read more ›

Outstanding pre-maiden voyage first-class deck plan for the s.s. Imperator.  Printed on onion paper, the plan is dated 4-1913 and was printed in the United States.  Measures 36″ x 33″ when open.  Considering it is… read more ›

Stunning pair of Cunard candle sticks dating to the 19th century.  They are made by Elkington Plate and date to 1870!  They are almost certainly from one of the following ships, which all came out… read more ›

A fascinating set of nine photos of ss Lurline — all taken in November, 1939.  I first thought these might have something to do with the outbreak of war, but visible on the back of… read more ›

The definitive and official record of Lusitania’s tragic last voyage.  Published by Cunard in March, 1916, this is the final return of all passengers and crew on her final voyage (survivors and victims).  It is… read more ›

One of the finest brochures ever created for CGT’s only four stacker.  38 on-board photos, interior and exterior, most of which I haven’t seen before.  They are amazing, almost startlingly, clear.  Examples of the photos… read more ›

Launched by Mary, Lady Inverclyde, in June, 1906, Lusitania set new standards for speed, size, and luxury on the Atlantic.  But then you knew all that!  Cunard and John Brown went all out for Lusitania’s… read more ›

An exquisite first-class toast rack from the pattern used in the first-class dining room on Olympic and Titanic.  A crushed, identical version of this toast rack was recovered in dives to Titanic back in 2000. … read more ›

Many of you have heard the rumor that Olympic’s wheelhouse is being used as a potting shed somewhere in the U.K. or that a collector has the clock from Honor and Glory and jealously guards… read more ›

One of the most beautiful pattern of steamship china you can find.  This tea cup and saucer is made by Mintons and was used on board Cunarders before the first world war.  Cunard really splashed… read more ›

One of the hardest-to-find pieces salvaged from the Empress that you’ll probably ever see.  Standing about 2″ tall, this creamer was recovered before Canada put a heritage order on the wreck prohibiting anything from being… read more ›

This deck plan is in all likelihood the nicest item I have ever had on the site.  Tissue deck plans for Olympic are VERY tough to come by, especially one in top-notch condition and a… read more ›

China salvaged from the Empress of Ireland is ubiquitous, but her crystal is much harder to find, especially in one piece and with a logo.  One diver told me that he’s recovered at least one… read more ›

This coffee cup was salvaged from the flattened wreck of Cunard’s Oregon.  The Oregon was the speed holder of her day and had been purchased from the financially strapped Guion Line just two years before… read more ›

Dating to the 1880’s, this rare soup bowl is a tough pattern to acquire.  Proof that the pattern dates to the 1880’s lies in the fact that numerous examples of it have been recovered from… read more ›

This silver soup tureen was made by Goldsmiths and Silversmiths in 1911 for use in the à la carte restaurant on board Olympic.  It seems that this exclusive and very well-made pattern of silver was… read more ›

When the American Line took over Inman, it also took over Inman’s china pattern; thus we see examples of the china marked “American Line” and “Inman Line.”  This 1890’s pattern was used on all of… read more ›

Great presentation book given to VIP’s who attended the launch of the first Mauretania at Swan Hunter’s yard on September 20, 1906.  One has to wonder whose copy this was.  Measures about 21″ x 16″… read more ›

I’m proud to offer yet another of the rarest Cunard china items that can be found.  This exceptionally rare platter in the “Sea Shell” pattern dates to the late 1870’s and straddles the time between… read more ›

Fantastic brass bell made from metal salvaged from the second Mauretania at the time of her scrapping late in 1965.  Here is your chance to own a piece of her.  Cunard saved little from their… read more ›

The brown-on-brown pattern is one of the most confusing patterns White Star ever produced.  Where exactly was it used?  Why have we not seen dinner plates?  White Star researchers can’t seem to agree.  One of… read more ›

Extremely rare pre-maiden voyage brochure for HAPAG’s latest and greatest triumph, the Imperator.  20 pages with 24 images, including a photo of the Kaiser on the launch platform with the bottle breaking across the bow,… read more ›

Exquisitely carved French walnut moulding from the first-class staircase of the Mauretania.  Still in its original finish just like it was taken off the ship.  Marked on the back in carpenters pencil “Boat Deck.” Archival… read more ›

At some point around the end of the first world war, someone had the bright idea to change the all-white life rings to a two-tone of red and white for better visibility at sea.  The… read more ›

I’m proud to offer one of the rarest Cunard china items I’ve ever had on the site.  Exceptionally rare platter in the earliest verified Cunard pattern.   This dates to the 1840’s or 1850’s.  Back marked… read more ›

Collecting 19th century Cunard china would highlight any display cabinet.  This large serving pitcher only serves to highlight that rule.  Dates from the 1850’s or 1860’s.  Considering how small the ships at that time were… read more ›

Super rare Cadbury candy tin for Mauretania with a fairly accurate full-color portrait of the ship.  No, there is no candy in it!  The condition of the portrait is very good with only slight crazing… read more ›

Highly sought-after aluminum stateroom vase from the s.s. United States.  Stands 13½” tall and is 7″ in diameter at the mouth.  Cabin number U-73 (first class) written on bottom in pen.  See archival photo for… read more ›

Scarce turquoise-and-brown creamer.  Stands about 3″ tall and is in excellent condition.  One of the hardest pieces of this pattern to find and one of those types of items that sets a White Star china… read more ›

As befitted the flag ship of America’s merchant marine, the decoration aboard the United States was very patriotic.  Among the examples, was a series of 50 medallions by Gwen Lux, each medallion representing a state… read more ›

I’m pleased to be able to offer this life jacket from France’s greatest liner.  Canvas over cork with “Normandie,” “Le Havre,” and the number “56” stenciled in black.  What appears to be a maker’s mark… read more ›

It is often tough as a dealer as well as a collector to decide what to keep and what to sell.  The  rarity of this Aquitania cigarette box makes me want to keep it.  On… read more ›

There’s silver, and then there’s silver.  This immense champagne bucket and stand was designed with a heavy base to keep it upright in rough seas.  Together these pieces measure over 18” tall.  The bucket is… read more ›

Here’s your chance to own a museum-quality item!  A letter written on board the Lusitania’s last aborted voyage by second-class passenger Elsie Hardy, detailing her daily activities.  Saved from the sinking, this letter has some… read more ›

Beautifully patterned linoleum floor tiles in alternating shades of green and cream as used in first-, second-, third-class, and crew areas of the Olympic. Archival photographs of the liner’s interior show these tiles in use… read more ›

Ladies and gentlemen, one of those items that really sets a collection apart.  A spectacular invitation to her launch.  This sports not one, but two, pieces of art by Norman Wilkinson, one on the cover… read more ›

Produced by White Star for use in travel agents’ offices, this hard-bound travel agency counter book is the best brochure ever produced for Olympic.  Counting this particular copy, I know of only two examples of… read more ›

And now ladies and gentlemen, for one of you, take a look at the new centerpiece of your collection!  Olympic’s brass starboard running light. Purchased at the 1935 Olympic auction, this light found a home… read more ›

WOW!  Amazingly hard-to-find deck plan for Cunard’s famous Carpathia, dated September, 1908, and listed as a “cabin plan.”  Looking at the plan, it appears that first and second class were combined into one at some… read more ›

The word “rare” does not do this brochure justice.  I am proud to be able to offer such an outstanding piece of White Star history to you. 16-page full-color pre-war brochure for this most famous… read more ›

Beautifully patterned linoleum floor tiles in alternating shades of green and cream as used on board the Olympic.  Archival photographs of the liner’s interior show these tiles in use in the barber shop and other… read more ›

A decorative strap from a first-class corridor on RMS Olympic of the White Star Line.  When walking down first-class hallways, the decorative coving seen in this photo from the Haltwhistle paint factory hid electrical wiring. … read more ›

Several years ago, I had a number of sets of bookends made out of decking from the Olympic.  Each pair of bookends is identical in design although they are slightly different in size and of… read more ›

A superb mahogany waste basket from the White Star Line Britannic of 1930.  Marked on the base “Brit A52,” this comes from one of the better first-class cabins on board — a double stateroom with… read more ›

Highly collectible coffee table from the first-class Smoking Room of the fastest liner ever to cross the Atlantic.  The top is unusual in that it is a simulated stone.  Although there are a few small… read more ›

What an amazing piece of history!  A table from the first-class Ballroom of the ss United States.  Fully marked on the bottom with a metal strip giving its location on the vessel.  Gold-colored legs with… read more ›

What an superb piece!  Lots of people have furniture from the ss United States, but how many people can say they have the “captain’s” chair?  Well, now you can!  Fully marked on the bottom as… read more ›

A first-class cabin chair from Sports Deck Cabin “B” on the ss United States.  Still in its original ship-board upholstery, which is in excellent condition and has been professionally cleaned.  This is one of the… read more ›

A beautiful side plate from the Club Leviathan.  Very few pieces turn up of this hard-to-find pattern because it was only used in the Club Leviathan and only for a few years.  Made by Kniffin… read more ›

Exquisite tea cup and saucer as used on board the ss Andrea Doria.  Commonly known among collectors as the “Chinois” pattern, this style of china is decorated with many different Chinese scenes and is one… read more ›

I am pleased to offer for the first time here on Luxury Liner Row an exceptionally rare sterling silver VIP medal for Normandie’s maiden voyage. Unlike the more commonly seen bronze medal, these were only… read more ›

Cunard’s 1950’s Canadian Quartet had to be one of the last sets of ships that was built in much the same way ships had been built for the preceding 100 years, meaning that they were… read more ›