Fun Stuff

Rare passenger list for the United States liner Leviathan, dated June 21, 1927.  Covers both first and second class.  Comes with a list of additions and errata.  Lots of information about the on-board services that… read more ›

Lovely cabin-class passenger list for the October 6, 1953, voyage of the ss United States from Southampton to New York.  Lots and lots of information about on-board services.  Also comes with an entry form for… read more ›

Gala dinner menu from the Big U dated October 9, 1953–just over 72 years after this description was written.  I love looking at old liner menus and figuring out what I would have had.  Lobster… read more ›

Original porcelain-coated metal French Line travel agent’s sign.  This is not a reproduction.  Sold originally many years ago by famous ocean-liner-memorabilia dealer Ken Schultz.  Fantastic condition given its age.  Easy to put this up and… read more ›

Highly sought-after silver-plated sandwich pick from the service of the ss Normandie.  Beautiful CGT French Line logo in the top.  Measures about 3.25″ long and in excellent condition.  JF

Here is something I have had only once before.  A silver-plated finger bowl from the Art Deco service of the ss Normandie.  It measures about 4″ across and is in very good condition, but is… read more ›

Extremely rare (and I must say) beautiful in-service tea strainer from the art nouveau service of the ss France of 1912.  Did you know she was the third fastest ship in the world when she… read more ›

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

This is the first time I have had one of these water glasses from the service of the France of 1962.  Of all the liner crystal I stock, this timeless pattern from the France is… read more ›

I thought it might be a beer glass at first, but I have now seen beer mugs from the ss France so I doubt this was for beer.  My next thought was iced tea for… read more ›

Cute little juice glass from the service of the ss Normandie. Stands about 3.5″ tall. Frosted CGT logo.  Fill line under the logo which its post-war counterparts lack.  In fact, the line is quite low;… read more ›

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

White Star Line salt spoon made by Elkington Plate and dated 1922.  In the tear-drop shaped-handle made for Olympic and Titanic. Has the confounding Maltese cross on it.  In excellent condition and measures about 3″… read more ›

Souvenir life ring for the French Line’s famous Ile de France.  Made of heavy duty cardboard.  In very good condition for a not-often-seen item of French Line souvenirs.  It measures about 12″ across.

Souvenir life ring for the French Line’s Liberte, ex-NDL Europa.  Made of heavy duty cardboard.  In excellent condition for a not-often-seen item of French Line souvenirs.  It measures about 12″ across.

Would you consider RMS Olympic’s finest years to be her pre-war years or the post-war years in the 1920s?  The pre-war era is marred somewhat by the Titanic, of course.  Post-war has its issues as… read more ›

Beautiful and highly sought-after silver-plated napkin ring from the git shop of the famous RMS Olympic.  In excellent condition with no damage to the enamel badge.  Really nice souvenirs from Olympic don’t up for sale… read more ›

Produced about the time the RMS Homeric entered into service in 1922.  This brochure is in very good condition with one small tear on cover.  Runs 24 pages and covers both first and second class…. read more ›

The famous Big 3!  The world’s largest liner RMS Majestic paired with the famous RMS Olympic and followed up by the RMS Homeric.  One of the must-have brochures for any serious White Star Line collector…. read more ›

Exquisite Lalique crystal from the best first-class suites on board the French liner Normandie.  In perfect condition but has the tiniest of fleabites out of the foot.  Stands about 3 3/8″ tall.  JF

The famous “Bradford” pattern of White Star Line china.  Now more famous than ever since its discovery inside the wreck of HMHS Britannic in the Aegean Sea.  Boldly marked OSNC for Oceanic Steam Navigation Company…. read more ›

First-class menu from the second namesake ship of the line.  T.H. Ismay’s beloved RMS Oceanic.  Dated October 12, 1903, the menu features many of White Star Line’s signature dishes such as lamb with mint sauce… read more ›

I like the artwork on this Easter cruise brochure.  The easter bunny loves the ss United States!  Brochure is a foldout with full-color images and rates.  This is for the March 28, 1969–her last Easter… read more ›

Glossy full-color foldout brochure for the ss United States.  Showing life on board and accommodations for both first and second class.  23 photos.  Dates to the mid 1960’s.  We know this because it literally took… read more ›

The famous Grand Pacific Cruise that was scheduled for 1970.  As you can see, brochures were made for this impressive voyage, but it was not to be.  I wish she had held on because it… read more ›

“Popular trips on cargo ships.” Fold-out brochure for the cargo/passenger services of the United States Lines. Has deck plans for each class of ship and full general information, including the cost to ship a car…. read more ›

Lovely Cunard White Star hot water jug as used on board the ss Media and ss Parthia.  Made by Coplands.  An interesting tidbit about these ships is that they were among the favorites of Kathrine… read more ›

The French Line went for an absolute classic when they began using the famous St. Louis crystal on board the ss France in 1962.  It was the same crystal company that Jackie Kennedy chose at… read more ›

The French Line went for an absolute classic when they began using the famous St. Louis crystal on board the ss France in 1962.  It was the same crystal company Jackie Kennedy chose at the… read more ›

Iconic and highly sought-after nickel-silver menu stand from the White Star Line.  These are desirable and tough to find these days.  Oh, for the 1990’s when these were, like much of White Star Line’s original… read more ›

Lovely individual tea pot in the rose pattern. Most people don’t know that this pattern appears to have only been used on ss Media and ss Parthia!  This jives with why this particular china pattern… read more ›

In 1975, Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth 2 undertook her first full round-the-world cruise.  In order to celebrate this occasion, Cunard commissioned solid-silver souvenir medals.  Very nicely made and weighing a hefty amount in the hand.  Please… read more ›

I have never seen a third-class information book from the time of the great ship’s maiden voyage.  We learn she is “not only the greatest achievement in the history of British shipbuilding, but that she… read more ›

Full magazine-style booklet produced at the time of Queen Elizabeth 2’s entry into service.  This is worth the price of entry just for the fantastic ads that abound with various companies connectioned to Cunard and… read more ›

Impressive full color cutaway of the incomparable ss Normandie.  Flagship of CGT.  In English and in excellent condition.  I suppose it does not need saying but here goes anyway.  Would frame very well.  You could… read more ›

These iron medals were made in large numbers by the British during WWI.  They were sold to raise money and for propaganda purposes.  While you can find them, it is tough to see one in… read more ›

A program for a gala charity fete held on board the Normandie at sea on August 29, 1936.  This was “for the benefit of the several benevolent institution of which the Cie. Gle. Transatlantique is… read more ›

There is the best,  then the best of the best, and then perhaps, just sometimes, there is even better….  This menu represents the best of all.  A private dinner “tendered on the flagship *Normandie*” to… read more ›

A fine foldout brochure as impressive as the ship herself.  Some wear to spine which comes through at the folds inside.  Very tough to source and a lovely piece for one of the greatest ships… read more ›

A sign from the Big U.  It is pretty adamant too about not entering!  A fun addition to any ss United States collection.  Some slightly bumped corners and measures about 17″ x 11″.

Fascinating plan (and rare survivor!) for stowing cars on board our favorite American liner.  I suspect transporting cars to Germany for military officers was in high demand.  This plan dates to 1964.  In very good… read more ›

One of the most iconic menu holders ever produced for a menu.  Hard cardboard cover in the design of the famous curtains from the Verandah Grill of the RMS Queen Mary.  It is not very… read more ›

Point this arrow at anything you like in your growing Queen Mary collection (acquired here at Luxury Liner Row!).  On the ship it pointed the way to the starboard lifeboats.  Just one or two are… read more ›

Great example of a White Star Line uniform button as used on the uniforms of the officers on board RMS Olympic and RMS Titanic.  Measures a touch over 3/4″ across.  Very difficult to find in… read more ›

The night’s entertainment program from August 7, 1937, held at 11 pm in what was arguably the most impressive room ever installed on an ocean liner.  Her most popular year in service.  Fantastic condition.

Add some style to your next summer novel.  1960s bookmark for the “Le Plus Long Paquebot Du Mond.”  Featuring her distinctive and striking flying funnels.

Beautiful color-coded first-class deck plan for the United States Lines ss America.  She really did have lovely interiors.  So warm and comfortable looking.  Very stylish.  Loads of color photos in this one that showcases how… read more ›

“Wonders of the Wonder Ship.”  This brochure consists of an entire article written about Aquitania by Viscount Northcliffe, the UK press baron.  Northcliffe died in 1922; so this brochure, while post war, must be quite… read more ›

RMS Aquitania, RMS Berengaria, and RMS Mauretania, the Cunard Line flagships–all represented by a flagship-worthy brochure.  Large oversized full-page photos nearly all showing unique and interesting views of each liner.  Another key feature are 6… read more ›

The old ships, of course, didn’t have your charges secured by a credit card or a way to link your purchases with your room key.  Cash was king,  and you settled up your bill at… read more ›

Reprint of the last, official, final dinner menu ever held on board this greatest of Cunarders.  Usually, the menus on the final night were called “Farewell Dinners,” but this time they meant it!  Dated December… read more ›

Who knew they did this?  On the RMS Queen Mary’s last westbound crossing, listed here as her 1000th, Cunard commemorated the occasion of the launch of their new liner Queen Elizabeth 2 by Her Majesty… read more ›

Luncheon menu for the return maiden voyage of the world famous RMS Queen Mary.  Dated Tuesday, June 9, 1936.  It’s quite an extensive menu so must be first class.  Perhaps this one belonged to Audrey… read more ›

Extremely rare Certificate for Rounding Cape Horn on the RMS Queen Mary’s last great cruise.  What makes this so rare is that it would have been issued to a member of the ship’s crew.  “Thereby… read more ›

Here is something not often seen for any ship or any cruise.  An extremely rare Double Shellback Certificate for a crew member, who crossed the equator twice (!) on RMS Queen Mary’s last great cruise…. read more ›

Early 1960s brochure for the Cunard fleet, including the RMS Queen Mary.  The entire cover folds open to reveal a fantastic color aerial view of our favorite liner. “Modern travel, to many, has become a… read more ›

Don’t you just love this cover art?  Fold-open flyer for RMS Olympic’s Bank Holiday cruises in 1932.  Wouldn’t you like to go on Titanic’s sister ship for a mere £3?  You can hardly buy a… read more ›

Fine glossy deck plan for the White Star liner Georgic of 1932.  This plan is dated November, 1937, and was produced by her new owners Cunard White Star Line.  Must surely be the finest deck… read more ›

Fantastic condition RMS Majestic brochure highlighting first class on board the world’s largest ship.  I have never seen another of these that still has its original mailing envelope.   The brochure is titled Photographic Impressions…. read more ›

RMS Queen Mary-era silver salt and pepper shakers.  Made by Elkington plate with the pepper dated 1957 and the salt dated 1959.  Matched sets are what you want in your collection and are extremely difficult… read more ›

Beautiful and mint condition tea strainer by Christofle.  Imagine the art, care, and time taken for tea service on the liner that was often claimed to have finer food than anything ashore even in France itself.  Measures… read more ›

Cunard Line paper from the pre-WWI period is getting so scarce.  But 1912 paper showing RMS Carpathia’s most-significant voyage leaving New York April 11, 1912, is unheard of.  She was due back in New York… read more ›

Norddeutscher Lloyd was rightly proud of the ss Bremen of 1929.  She made a triumphant entry into service while simultaneously solidifying her fame by grabbing the coveted blue ribbon speed record from the grand old… read more ›

Never had one of these amazing brochures before.  A fantastic 36-page brochure for the most impressive ship ever to sail on the South Atlantic service.  In French and sporting stunning renderings of her interior, including… read more ›

Farewell dinner for the Travelers Aid Society in New York City.  My goodness, didn’t Cunard put on the dog for them on board the Queen Mary for this last time?  Lobster Thermidor, Fillet Steak, and… read more ›

Wear your memorabilia!  Sailor’s hat with a hat ribbon from the ss Normandie.  An in-service item worn by one of her crew on the record-breaking maiden voyage to New York?  Made in France.  Great condition,… read more ›

Unusual souvenir flower basket with a portrait of the ss Normandie.  Dates to the time of her maiden voyage when her image was put on everything!  These types of souvenirs are getting very hard to… read more ›

Figural ink well in the shape of the famed French liner ss Normandie. High Art Deco design.  These desk type souvenirs were produced in a variety of of different ways for the lauded CGT flagship…. read more ›

First-class passenger list from the RMS Majestic from Southampton to New York July 19, 1911.  What sets this list apart?  The cover art in the style of that used on RMS Titanic.  A full-page ad… read more ›

The reed-and-star pattern of silver introduced on the RMS Olympic and RMS Titanic might be my favorite ocean-liner silver of all time.  It has style, it has flair, it was there! — to paraphrase the… read more ›

What do you think this was used for?  Ice cream?  Soup?  Sauce Dish?  A very cute individual silver serving bowl in the reed-and-star pattern as used on Olympic and Titanic.  Measures about 3.5″ tall and… read more ›

Official Cunard Line publicity photo of the RMS Germanic of 1875.  Isn’t it intriguing that the Cunard Line kept official photos of their former fleet, including the history of White Star Line?  Cunard never owned… read more ›

Beautifully printed maiden-voyage proclamation for the triumphant first crossing of RMS Queen Elizabeth.  Mint condition and rarely seen.  This one is made and presented to Senator Daniel J. Metzger.  Cunard was to be resurgent in… read more ›

“The France is one of those strange creatures of steel and wood and paint and glass that has managed to achieve a soul.  A very few hotels do it — and some clubs — but… read more ›

Do you know what the French call brandy? Les Eaux De Vie.  But if you, as I did, use Google translate, it literally means the  “the waters of life.”  I kinda like that.  Here is… read more ›

Super pair of postal cachets commemorating the first and last voyage of the well-loved RMS Queen Mary.  The Alpha and the Omega!

Sterling silver souvenir gift from Cunard’s Green Goddess, the RMS Caronia.  In its original box and containing its original paperwork.  Still even in the original unopened shrink wrap from the 1960s.  It has never been… read more ›

Pre-World War I menu from the RMS Canopic dated October 2, 1913, identical to the ones used on the RMS Olympic and RMS Titanic.  Although not stated, given the items available, this has to be… read more ›

Press photo of the RMS Olympic.  Date written on back of May 27, 1925.  Brief blurb on the back listing a few of the passengers who arrived on this trip, which included a large contingent… read more ›

Ah, White Star’s poor red-headed step child.  RMS Homeric rapidly lost what appeal she had to the first-string members of the traveling public.  Partly due to her slow speed and partly due to something hard… read more ›

Here is something I haven’t offered before.  A White Star Line baggage label from second class.  Unused and in excellent condition.  I don’t need to tell you how vacuumed up White Star Line items have… read more ›

Ultra-rare ss Normandie second-class soup bowl.  I love how the different classes on Normandie each had their own specialized CGT logo!  Second-class china from her is really hard to find, but soup bowls are never… read more ›

When Cunard Line’s famous RMS Queen Elizabeth was exiting service, Netonia & Tarbox, Ltd., struck a set of commemorative coins to mark the occasion.   One is sterling silver, and the other is copper.  This… read more ›

Post-war breakfast menu for the Aquitania dated September 7, 1949.  Printed just two and a half months before she was taken out of service, this Cunard White Star menu has a pretty good selection for… read more ›

Lovely second-class tea menu dated July 8, 1910, which could be used as a postcard and has RMS Olympic and RMS Titanic listed on the back as “the Largest Steamers in the World–Building.”  Items listing… read more ›

Lovely White Star Line menu for the RMS Majestic dated May 27, 1896.  Appears to be a breakfast menu given the choices listed.  Complete with embossed OSNC logo, White Star burgee, and gold edges.  19th… read more ›

Lunch menu for the Cunarder RMS Campania, sister of the RMS Lucania.  Dated September 1, 1904, this menu is almost certainly first class and has an embossed Cunard house flag in the corner.  Complete with… read more ›

Great cover graphics on this one!  Dated December, 31, 1948, this is the last luncheon served on Aquitania in 1948.  At this time, she was the biggest and best ship to Canada.  Post-war items for… read more ›

Cruise baggage tag for a voyage on the RMS Adriatic on March 29, 1934–just 6 months before she was withdrawn from service.  The passenger was Miss E. Carey, who sailed in Cabin 49 on E… read more ›

One of the most extensive brochures I have ever seen for Cunard’s cabin service.  26 photos.  They had a “wonderful fleet of 14 cabin liners.”  Among the ships covered are the Caronia, Carmania, Scythia, Laconia,… read more ›

Here is a brochure rarely seen.  In fact, I don’t think I have seen this cover before.  28-page third-class brochure produced for Cunard White Star before the RMS Queen Mary entered service as evidenced by… read more ›

On-board in-service ashtray from the France of 1962.  Cobalt with real gold-leaf design.  The gold leaf on these are almost always worn because of use, but this one is one of the best I have… read more ›

Just prior to the maiden voyage of the RMS Queen Mary, Cunard and John Brown sent the liner on a two-day inaugural cruise, and here is a menu from that trip.  As befitted a pre-war… read more ›

Don’t we all wish we could have sailed on the RMS Queen Mary’s maiden voyage?  How about day dreaming about what you would have chosen for lunch on the eastbound maiden voyage?  From this menu,… read more ›

It is not very easy to find the hard-back Cunard Line Verandah Grill menu covers.  When one does find the covers, they almost never have the actual menu in them any longer.  This time, however,… read more ›

I have had a couple of these books before, but not one of this importance and rarely in this condition!  This is the full hard back entry-into-service book produced for the largest ship in the… read more ›

Were you aware that there were 6 different sized meat dishes (platters) provided by International Silver to the United States Lines?  The line chose various sizes from 10″ to 22″ for use on board the… read more ›

Last Great Cruise passenger list from the month-long voyage around South America.  I have always dreamed of what it would have been like on this cruise.  Portions of it were very hot, but the chance… read more ›

Don’t you just love it when steamship lines did all the requisite and fun paperwork?  Cunard in the 1960s dotted all the “I’s” and crossed all the “T’s” when it came to stuff like this…. read more ›

I always try to bring you great items, but this one is doubly cool!  It is simultaneously the final dinner on the North Atlantic service for RMS Queen Mary, plus the commemoration of the ship’s… read more ›

Were you aware that the RMS Queen Mary went on a coastal cruise prior to her post-war maiden voyage in July, 1947?  I wasn’t, but here is the list to prove the trip was undertaken. … read more ›

Entry-into-service brochure for RMS Homeric from 1922.  Never had another one like this.  Shows amazing views, including such interesting scenes as the baker working in his kitchen and a greaser slapping the piston rods of… read more ›

Magnificent brochure for tourist class on both the MV Britannic and the brand new MV Georgic.  In very good condition and showcases the ships well.  They were White Star’s last ships, and the company was… read more ›

19th-century White Star Line memorabilia is tough to source.  Anything from the first RMS Britannic is even tougher.  Just think of the world of 127 years ago.  It feels almost unrecognizable compared to the modern… read more ›

Kosher menus from RMS Queen Mary are not common.  This one comes from the final crossing which makes it even more special.  “You could have had a V-8!”  

Aren’t these cute?  I have always thought so.  Bookmark given out to advertise the rather vast services White Star Line offered.  RMS Majestic, RMS Olympic, and RMS Homeric are advertised on the back.  Imagine this… read more ›

39 exciting fun-filled days aboard the most famous “Queen of the Seas.”  Here’s the brochure that Long Beach and Diner’s Club produced for the last, long trip to deliver the RMS Queen Mary to her… read more ›

The ship of the year!  I’ll say!  Nice foldout advertising the ss Normandie.  Mint condition and dated May, 1935.

Want to own something that traveled along on the ss Normandie’s maiden voyage in 1935?  Here is your chance.  In excellent condition.

A very unusual log card from the second liner to be named RMS Mauretania.  She did only a precious few crossings before World War II broke out.  Under the command of A.T. Brown, who took… read more ›

These cardboard tags are tough to find these days.  This one is for the main express service from the 1920s and was meant to be used on RMS Olympic or RMS Majestic, for example.  This… read more ›

Oh-so-tough-to-come-by hardback wine list from the RMS Queen Mary.  Dated February, 1966.  These passengers could take comfort in the finest wines you could imagine.  Château Lafite 1959 at $8 a bottle.  Krug Private Cuvée 1955… read more ›

It is fascinating to me that Cunard spent this much money advertising in full color the airy delights of 3rd class travel on the RMS Caronia and Carmania.  The brand-new Carmania takes center stage here… read more ›

Silver tooth pick holder as sold on board the RMS Mauretania.  One of the most-famous ocean liners in the world and, for some, the most attractive and influential Cunard 4 stacker.  President FDR certainly thought… read more ›

A napkin ring from the souvenir shop on board Cunard’s second Franconia.  It is in excellent condition with no damage to the enamel badge and house flag.  I would love to have sailed on her… read more ›

Aquitania was the second-longest-serving Cunarder and one of the line’s most popular ships.  Yet the number of quality souvenirs for her in excellent condition does not reflect that popularity.  Good souvenirs for her are very… read more ›

12” silver serving tray from the ss United States made by International Silver and date marked 1952 from her maiden voyage.  What makes this more interesting is it also has its matching fitted silver cover,… read more ›

In the long and storied history of Cunard Line cruises, the Coronation Cruise of 1953 stands out as streets and streets ahead of any other.  The cruise lasted nearly 30 days, and it was all… read more ›

One of the nicest and rarest pieces of silver I have ever offered from the ss United States.  Highly sought-after silver salt-and-pepper caddy made by International Silver and dated coded 1952 for the maiden voyage… read more ›

This box is interesting in and of itself as a fascinating souvenir from Cunard’s most-successful four stacker, RMS Aquitania. Doubly so when I realized it was sterling silver, and I looked up the hallmarks.  It… read more ›

Listed in the USL silver inventory as a “soup cup,” I have never seen a photo of one being used.  Not at all common.  It measures about 3″ tall and 5″ handle to rim.  Made… read more ›

One of the best things I ever found was a silver, china, and crystal inventory for items used on board the ss United States.  It has helped me immensely over the years figuring out what… read more ›

Kosher china bread plate from the maiden voyage era of Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth 2.  Manufactured by Steelite, you can tell QE2 maiden voyage china apart from that made for the ship after 1972 as its… read more ›

Cute and tough-to-source lemon dish from the on-board service of the ss United States.  Made by Lamberton and in excellent condition.  It measures about 4″ across.  This was purchased at the 1984 United States auction… read more ›

Private snapshots taken on board Carpathia are almost unheard of, and these are by far the best I’ve seen!  Six private photos taken during a crossing of various spots on deck and on board.  Whoever… read more ›