Fun Stuff

You will go many years before you have the opportunity to acquire a unique crew chair like this from the RMS Queen Mary as very few pieces of crew furniture ever come onto the market. … read more ›

Mint-condition log abstract from the RMS Majestic of 1889.  Dated September 19, 1906, the log is for a Liverpool to New York voyage and tells us that Captain B.F. Hayes is in command.  Hayes was… 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 ›

Impressive advertising tin produced by the Cunard Line for the ill-fated RMS Lusitania circa 1907.  Very detailed.  For an advertising piece, it’s incredibly detailed down to the crow’s nest bell and the whistles.  In remarkable… read more ›

Embossed menu from Cunard Line’s famous RMS Carpathia.  The ship that rescued RMS Titanic’s passengers needs no introduction.  The menu is also quite nice with embossed grape leaves and vines and an image of the… read more ›

Extremely tough to find salt and pepper shakers from the first-class dining room of the ss Ile De France.  Made by Christofle and in very good condition.  They have the CGT logo in the silver… read more ›

One of the final rates and sailing schedules ever issued for the famous RMS Lusitania.  Dating from March, 1914, the cover art still shows Lusitania in her pre-maiden voyage paint job.  She cuts a bold… read more ›

Stunning tissue first-class deck plan for the revolutionary CGT liner Ile De France.  Measures about 42″ x 39″.  Dated January 1, 1928, which makes her less than a year old.  Color coded and in near-mint… read more ›

I haven’t seen one of these in a long time.  A souvenir portrait lapel pin from the RMS Queen Mary.  Dating to the time of the ship’s maiden voyage, the pin sports images of the… read more ›

Extremely rare and desirable sugar tongs from the Ile de France.  Not only are they super cute, but they are in fantastic condition.  Measuring about 5″ and made by Christofle. 

A Cunard White Star Line souvenir mechanical pencil from the on-board gift shop of the famous four stacker RMS Aquitania.  Still works and still has its lead.  Just for fun, I used it to pay… read more ›

Lovely pepper grinder for Italia with a pre-war crown logo so likely to have been used on the ss Rex or ss Conte di Savoia.  No loss to silver and extremely rare.  This will highlight… 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 ›

How cool to have a certificate of discharge from the White Star Liner ss Nomadic?  Well, it’s not the tender Nomadic you are thinking of but still a cool piece!  This is from the 1890s… read more ›

Really iconic silver-plated nut dish in the shape of a sea shell.  Identical dishes like these were made for and used on the ss Normandie.  The logo makes me think this dish dates to the… read more ›

A Cunard White Star Line lapel pin sold in the on-board gift shops of this the famous last-sailing ship of the White Star Line fleet, which dates to the 1950s.  I have often wondered why… read more ›

Like a lot of our favorite collectibles, one could say “these used to be much more common.”  A 1950s or 1960s lapel pin from NDL.  Measures about 1″ across and mint.

Very uncommon button from a Cunard crew member’s uniform, which dates to the 19th Century.  By the time Lusitania and Mauretania arrived, the buttons had the Cunard lion on them with which we are all… read more ›

Following the summer sun with RMS Caronia’s world cruise of 1965 sounds like a plan, doesn’t it?  As usual for Caronia, she goes the “wrong way” in my opinion, losing time throughout the trip as… 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 ›

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.

Despite employing many thousands at sea where a uniform with company-issued buttons was required, these double-house flag brass buttons are tough to come by.  A small quantity is available with some various levels of wear… read more ›

This 1960s deck plan for RMS Caronia is not as easily found as some of her other Cunard sisters.  The reason is a bit obscure, but I think I know why.  Starting in the late… read more ›

These silver-plated souvenirs for the liners were made in Birmingham, England, and in this case, for the Cunard Line’s RMS Carinthia of 1925.  In excellent condition with no damage to the enamel.

Souvenir doll made by Empire from the gift shop of the RMS Franconia of 1963, formerly Cunard’s Ivernia.  These are similar to the Nora Welling’s dolls, but they aren’t quite as creepy looking in the… read more ›

Cunard 1907-era bone-china demitasse cup and saucer as used on board the RMS Lusitania and other ships of the fleet.  While writing this description, I thought of a passenger sitting down to refreshments in the… read more ›

Like the RMS Mauretania?  Who doesn’t?  This cool medal is just about the only thing I can think of that crosses over for both ships, the 1907 Cunarder and the one from 1939.  The medal… read more ›

One of my favorite items on Luxury Liner Row–a solid brass porthole dog from the RMS Queen Mary.  One of the most work-a-day items taken off the ship when she was converted, the City of… read more ›

Lovely souvenir lighter from the RMS Queen Elizabeth.  There were several different colors made by Rolstar, this one being the ivory version.  Near perfect condition. Stands about 2″ tall.

Fraser & Glass, Ltd., ashtray from the on-board service of Cunard Line.  These were used on the Queens and other post war ships.  Measures just under 4″ in diameter.  These used to be quite common… read more ›

Fraser & Glass, Ltd., ashtray from the on-board service of Cunard Line.  These came in two sizes and were used on the Queens as well as other post war ships.  Measures about 5 7/8″ in… read more ›

One of the most iconic ashtrays used by any ocean-liner company.  The only one that might be better known is the ss France funnel ashtray.  Known throughout the collecting world as a “toilet” ashtray given… read more ›

Absolutely stunning model of the HAPAG liner ss Imperator.  Although I usually don’t deal with modern items, this model is so lovely, I couldn’t resist.  Extremely detailed right down to the famous eagle on her… read more ›

RMS Carpathia.  The name conjures up a night long ago when the largest ship in the world struck an iceberg and sank on her maiden voyage.  As we all know, the Cunard liner Carpathia rescued… read more ›

One of the rarest pieces of Cunard china that I have ever been able to offer.  In 2007, some very limited salvage work was done on the Cunard liner Carpathia of Titanic fame.  A number… read more ›

I have sold quite a number of second-class cabin night stands from the beloved RMS Queen Mary.  So many over the years, in fact, that I have actually lost count.  Removed during the “conversion” (or… read more ›

When the estate of Dr. Sarah Forbes (owner of the Windmill Point Restaurant in Kitty Hawk, NC) was being settled, I was asked to help clean out her storage units. Her collection, while vast, was… read more ›

When they say that the United States didn’t have wood on board, don’t believe them!  This muddler was bought at the auction of fittings from the Big U in 1984 by Dr. Sarah Forbes, who… read more ›

Superb poster for Cosulich.  One of the most dramatic posters ever done for any ship or line.  A lovely representation of the ss Saturnia.  Linen backed and measures about 39″ x 27″ (not including the… read more ›

Silver pin dish hallmarked 885 (or 885 parts of silver per 1000).  Sterling silver is set by law at 925.  In its original box.  Dish measures about 3.75″ across and is in mint condition.

Turbinen Schnelledampfer!  Or fast steamer.  I’ll say!  The Bremen and Europa were the bee’s knees in 1930.  An attractive bisque ashtray in a pale pink for this famous German liner.  Measures about 3.5″ x 3″… read more ›

Bone-china pin dish from the gift shop of the ss Bremen of 1929.  In excellent condition with just the tiniest of gold wear on the rim.  Measures about 4″ across.  Has been mounted to a… read more ›

Straight from the on-board gift shop and likely dates to the post-war resurgence era after 1958.  These brass cufflinks would dress up any collector or collection.  Measures about 1″ across the face.  In very good… read more ›

A complete sheet of 24 buttons from Norddeutscher Lloyd (NDL).  Mint condition and still wrapped in the original packing.  Use them on your own sports coat!

Beautiful sterling-silver spoon from the gift shop of this most famous of German ocean liners–the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse.  Measures about 5″ long and sports a lovely engraved bowl with the ship’s likeness with a… read more ›

Cute sterling-silver souvenir spoon from Norddeutscher Lloyd.  Pre WWI, and like many of the fine German souvenir spoons of this era, beautifully enameled with the company house flag.  Measures about 4″ long.

Souvenir spoon from the record breaking ss Bremen of 1929.  Measures about 3.5″ long and in mint condition.

Miniature beer mug about the size of a shot glass.  Produced for the on-board souvenir shops of the sleek ocean liner ss Europa of 1930.  Measures about 1.75″ tall.

An amazing survivor.  Lovely in-service side plate marked on the back Cunard White Star.  Given the amount of breakage on each voyage, how many CWS pieces can be left?  Measures about 6½” in diameter.  Some… read more ›

A well-made enamel lapel broach from the famous French Line.  Compagnie Generale Transatlantique sold these in the gift shop on the grand liners of the 1950s such as Ile de France and Liberte.  As opposed… read more ›

This souvenir tea set from the Cunard Line was once much more common.  Like so many things in life, you might say to yourself about a particular memory “that wasn’t that long ago,” and then… read more ›

A story was told by the late John Maxtone-Graham that the Duke and Duchess of Windsor were notorious skinflints when it came to tipping cash–instead giving crew members on the great liners autographed photos of… read more ›

A stunning real-photographic postcard of the RMS Olympic in Southampton.  Image dates to mid 1920s, and she’s looking every inch the most handsome ocean liner in the world.  Unused and in excellent condition.

Superb interior brochure for the RMS Mauretania, dating to after World War I.  Runs 16 pages with 26 interior and exterior photos (most are rarely seen) and lots of text about the ship.  The photos… read more ›

Exquisite Cunard Line enamel lapel pin.  Circa 1910 so dates to the era of RMS Lusitania, RMS Mauretania, and RMS Carpathia.  Excellent condition with no issues to the enamel.  These look really great on your… read more ›

I haven’t had one of these in a while.  A beautiful enameled ship’s wheel lapel pin from the gift shop of the RMS Lusitania.  Any souvenir for the ill-fated Cunarder are extremely tough to source,… read more ›

Cunard White Star Line silver table vase from the dining rooms of the RMS Queen Mary and RMS Queen Elizabeth.  Made by Embassy plate and almost certainly from 1936.  These are usually quite banged up… read more ›

I haven’t had a set of White Star Line sugar tongs in ages.  These are made by our friends at Elkington Silver and date to 1930.  They measure about 4.25″ long.  In excellent condition.  They… read more ›

A fine image of Olympic at anchor marked as Titanic on a memorial postcard.  “The largest ship in the world.”  Unused.  Some bending in the upper left-hand corner.

An interesting and seldom-seen card of RMS Olympic off the Eddystone Lighthouse.  The painting of the ship is pre-sinking Titanic.  However, the information listing her tonnage and “The largest British Steamer” is the type of… read more ›

A post-sinking disaster card for the famous RMS Titanic.  Details in the caption about her tragic loss.  In very good condition with some bumped corners.  These sinking cards are getting tougher to source, but I… read more ›

The image is RMS Olympic by artist Walter Thomas.  The smaller version of this postcard is not so common, and this much larger version measuring is extremely difficult to find.  In near mint condition.  Strange… read more ›

Post-sinking disaster card showing an artist rendering of RMS Olympic.  Full details of ship in the caption.  Unused with one corner bitten off.  This same image was also used on a post-sinking poster, maybe to… read more ›

Not wanting to miss out on the PR gold mine of the largest and most famous vessels in the world, New York postcard producers quickly got into the game themselves.  This maiden-voyage-era card is postmarked… read more ›

If you are interested in ocean-liner postcards (in particular, pre-WWI Edwardian England ocean-liner postcards) then Raphael Tuck should be at the top of your list for desirability and rarity.  While they produced cards for many… read more ›

This is my personal favorite postcard of RMS Olympic.  Isn’t she powerful and sleek looking in this image from her gravy years of the 1920s?  This is Olympic back on top after the war.  Don’t… read more ›

The famous Tuck’s postcard of RMS Olympic at sea.  Unused and in great condition.  This is an asset to any White Star Line collection.  Not a reproduction, and I can–I feel certain–invoke my sterling reputation… read more ›

A depression frugality.  Cunard and White Star merged in 1934, and to save money, the existing stock of postcards was taken back to the printers and Cunard was shoehorned in over White Star Line.  Thus… read more ›

A very handy and useful item!  These cabin foot stools from the ss United States are getting tough to find in the original upholstery.  This one is from first-class cabin M-116.  It could use a… read more ›

Don’t we all pine for the days when something as simple as grapes were cut table side by the obliging steward.  Isn’t that a major reason why we collect fine ocean-liner memorabilia?  Enjoying, however fleetingly,… read more ›

A cute individual-sized silver-plated tea pot from the on-board service of the French Line’s ss Normandie.  I love the art deco styling and the thoughtful heat spacers on the handle so you don’t burn yourself. … read more ›

Imagine for a moment the archetype French dining-room steward presenting your order table side on this silver serving tray from the ss Normandie’s on-board service.  Made by Christofle, the famous silver firm CGT turned to… read more ›

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. … read more ›

When outfitting the famous ss Normandie, the French Line paid careful attention to the details of dining.  You can see this attention to detail in this magnificent oyster plate.  Designed by the famous Jean Luce,… read more ›

Elegant bone-china dinner plate from the celebrated ss France of 1962.  The French Line really splashed out on the food with one critic suggesting the sea gulls followed the France instead of other ships since… read more ›

Lovely Italian Line demitasse cup and saucer in the orange-rope pattern as used in first class.  This pattern is identical to pieces recovered from the ss Andrea Doria.  Mint condition.  Excellent condition.  No chips, cracks,… 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 ›

The French Line, ever attentive to your culinary needs, provided these small silver-plated pepper grinders for table use.  They used a similar style going back to the Normandie, the Ile, and 1912 France.  In near… read more ›

The French Line, ever attentive to your culinary needs, provided these small silver plated pepper grinders for table use.  This one has the classic ss Normandie “dip” in the “C” in CGT.  In very good… read more ›

After decades of buying, selling, and collecting souvenirs from the famous RMS Queen Mary, it is rare indeed for me to say “never seen another”.  But here it is a tie pin from your favorite… read more ›

Ultra rare tourist-third-class deck plan for the White Star Liner RMS Olympic, dated June, 1931.  In very good condition and measures about 23″ x 34.5″. Did you know many Edwardian liners became four-class ships late… read more ›

A slice of the famous ocean liner RMS Queen Mary.  Own a bit of her anchor chain.  This is one of the earliest and most interesting souvenirs made from the original fittings of the ship… read more ›

I haven’t had one of these little cuties in a long while.  Extensive brochure about the art and artists on board our favorite liner, RMS Queen Mary.  Runs a generous 36 pages with heaps of… 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… read more ›

Cool and iconic color artist card imagining RMS Olympic compared to various buildings of her time.  Written and posted in April, 1922–the gravy years for this beloved White Star Liner.

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… read more ›

Cunard Line was understandably proud of the wonder ship, the new RMS Queen Mary.  This is a maiden-voyage-era guide to accommodations and, wow, is it extensive.  Running 28 pages and filled with all the details… 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… read more ›

ss Empress of Britain butterfly-wing souvenir from her on-board gift shop.  This reverse-painted cutie is in excellent condition and obviously dates to the 1930s given the ship’s tragic demise in WWII.  For some reason, souvenirs… read more ›

Ah, the new late 1960s Canadian Pacific logo and funnel colors.  An attempt to modernize the looks of CPR.  You can see how Carnival would adopt the scheme later when purchasing these very ships in… read more ›

Very impressive ashtray with match holder.  Proudly marked Canadian Pacific Steamship services.  “World’s Greatest Travel System”. Dates 1920s by the style of it.  In excellent condition.  Measures about  5″ across the weighted base and 4″… read more ›

Seldom-seen powder compact from the on-board gift shop of Canadian Pacific liner RMS Empress of Canada.  She was originally built as the CPR liner ss Duchess of Richmond in 1929.  She was lost while docked… read more ›

Cigarette box from the on-board gift shop of the Canadian Pacific liner RMS Empress of France.  She was built as the Duchess of Bedford in 1928, and this dates from her post-war service in the… read more ›

Unusual wardroom plaque from the Empress of England.  I obtained this plaque and a lot of other items items from the same family that took a round trip on Canadian Pacific in 1968.  Excellent condition… read more ›

Reverse-painted butterfly-wing souvenir from the on-board gift shop of the famous RMS Empress of Scotland.  Must date to her brief time as the premier ship for Canadian Pacific from 1950-1957.  In excellent condition.

Interesting photo of the famous floating dry dock in Southampton, the largest in the world.  Remnants of the brick docking piers used to keep this dry dock in place are still visible in Southampton to… 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 ›

Stunning color cut-away of White Star Line’s RMS Majestic.  In many ways, Majestic was a forerunner to ships such as ss Normandie (with divided uptakes, every public room being double height, etc.).  White Star cut-aways… read more ›

Cute United States Lines silver tea pot by International Silver.  I haven’t tried this yet, but I just bet it holds 2 cups of tea like the individual pots used by the Cunard Line.  … read more ›

Isn’t the “Manhattan” pattern silver a stylish and classic design?  I love it and I love the Gorham version even more than that made by International Silver Company.  Happily, these serving trays are manufactured by… read more ›

Rolestar table lighter from the souvenir shop on board the RMS Queen Mary.  Our favorite Cunarder had these lighters in several colors, but I think this black version is the classiest.  In excellent condition.

Early souvenir made for the gift shop on the famous Cunarder RMS Queen Elizabeth 2.  Manufactured by Staffordshire out of fine bone china.  In excellent condition and measures about 6.75″ across.

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 ›

Most desirable frosted-glass ashtray from the tables of the fabled ss Normandie.  Note the archival photo of it use in the Grill Room of the famous CGT ocean liner.  In very good condition and measures… read more ›

Dating to the 1860’s, this pattern is commonly known by collectors as the “basket weave” pattern. This would have been used on Cunard ships like the Russia, China, and Cuba. Very heavy-duty piece of china…. read more ›

Don’t you love collecting furniture from the RMS Queen Mary?  Well, here is a fantastic chance to purchase a chair still sporting its “Original In Service Equipment Used Aboard the RMS Queen Mary” brass tag. … read more ›

Here is a first for Luxury Liner Row.  A wax impression of the original Cunard Line corporate seal dating from 1840 and used by her original founding partners, including Samuel Cunard.  I obtained this along… 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 ›

Very fine, large, and heavy bronze medal produced for Queen Mary’s maiden voyage by the Royal Mint.  The story goes that a large quantity of these were sent out to California when the RMS Queen… read more ›

“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… read more ›

1950s color glossy foldout brochure for Cunard Cabin class to Europe.  Really warm and inviting interiors in that British ocean liner style.  By all accounts, cabin class was the way to cross.  More fun, great… read more ›

The importance of tourist class to post-war Cunard cannot be overstated.  As first-class traffic, and then even second-class traffic, began to fall as more and more people flew, tourist-class (equivalent to third class) grew mightily. … read more ›

Highly sought-after EPNS souvenir ashtray from the RMS Queen Elizabeth.  From the “suit of cards” set of ashtrays sold in her on-board gift shop.  These are quite fun to collect.  Get the entire set, this… read more ›

Cute silver bowl in the Manhattan pattern.  Perhaps this is a finger bowl given the size.  Made by International Silver.  Very good condition with some use marks.  Measures about 4″ across x 2″ tall.

As you know, Cunard didn’t mark their in-service Stewart crystal glassware, but it is easily identifiable by the famous wave pattern.  Sadly, without the Cunard name on it, it is hard to come by (let… read more ›

As you know, Cunard didn’t mark their in-service Stewart crystal glassware, but it is easily identifiable by the famous wave pattern.  Sadly, without the Cunard name on it, it is hard to come by (let… 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 ›