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 ›
One of White Star’s most lavish brochures created in the midst of the depression. This would be one of the last brochures for Adriatic and Baltic. Celtic and Cedric having already gone. Runs 24 pages… 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 ›
One of the nicer cards ever issued for RMS Olympic. There’s something very soothing about it. Claimed to be the last White Star Line issued artist card done for our favorite liner. That seems to… read more ›
Unused and unusual gummed sticker for mail posted on Olympic. Measures about 2″ long. Excellent condition. A small quantity available.
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 ›
The Worlds Largest Ship! Majestic and Leviathan were not just vying with each other for the title of the largest ship in the world, they were also vying for speed records. Here is how that… read more ›
Mint condition abstract of log for Majestic’s crossing to Southampton on April 21, 1928. This was her 85th crossing, and she was under the command of E.R. White. As was typical of Majestic, she consistently… 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 ›
One of the first pieces of china in my personal collection was a White Star Line china side plate just like this one. These lovely plates display so well and I have a soft spot… read more ›
Beautiful supreme stand for serving shrimp cocktail or caviar. Great piece and the best condition one I have had in ages. Both the base and silver top ring are marked “US Lines 52.” Stands 4½”… read more ›
Cute and desirable cordial glasses from the on-board service of the United States. These were bought by the last owner in New York City at the traveling sale of fittings that preceded the auction of… read more ›
Oval bowl used as a vegetable dish on board. Measures 5½” and made by Lamberton. Excellent condition. This was purchased at the 1984 United States auction by the prior owner. Note archival from the ships… read more ›
Rarely seen soup bowl in the graystar pattern as used on the big ship ss United States. More correctly called a “soup plate” (according to the manufacturer), there is only one available by Lamberton. Measures… read more ›
Near mint with a few utensil marks. Measures about 6.5″ in diameter. These were purchased at the United States auction by the prior owner. A small quantity available. By far my highest selling item of… read more ›
Dinner plate for the United States Lines. Dinner plates are not quite as common as other pieces in this pattern for some reason, even though there were thousands on board. About 9½” across. Very good… read more ›
The famous grey star pattern as used on the super liner United States. You all know I love a cup and saucer, partly because they display so well. In this case, though, ss United States… read more ›
The United States Lines is just about the only company I can think of that offered both double-handled and handle-less bouillon cups for the obligatory deck-chair sip. Why this was done is a mystery to… 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 ›
Not typically seen this stationery from the ss United States. The previous owner took it off the ship himself when he visited her in 1986. Both the logo and the ship’s name are embossed onto… read more ›
Many tens of thousands of passengers sailed on the United States during her career. Her popularity was never in doubt, and even in her last year she averaged nearly 70% occupancy rates. The 1953 annual… read more ›
Rarely seen plan for the third-class accommodations on board the United States. Printed on glossy paper, this plan shows the added Writing Room and Library which were taken from first class around 1960 to increase… read more ›
Great color-coded plan for cabin class (also known as second). Lots of colorful interior images. She had surprisingly spacious cabins in second class, and it seems that most cabins have at least showers. Combined 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 ›
12-page brochure describing the interesting sand art in the Navajo Lounge on board the ss United States. Measures about 6½” x 4½”. Absolutely mint. These have gotten very scarce in the past few years.
Ever wondered what it was like to auction an entire Ship of State? Well, aside from a lot of work, the answer is in this huge catalog. Nicely illustrated and worth the purchase price alone… 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 ›
Fantastic demi-tasse cup and saucer in a very high-quality bone china. From the pattern as used on the Bremen in the 1930’s, happily all the cups are actually marked with the date of manufacture as… read more ›
Cruise plan for the Europa (ex-Kungsholm). This was her second incarnation. After sailing for NDL for about 16 years, she became the Columbus C and sank in Cadiz, Spain, after hitting the breakwater in 1984…. 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 ›
Glossy deck plan in Italian and English dated January, 1962. Getting late for this famed and long lived liner. Seven photos. Very interesting photo showing the pre-war first-class dining room still intact. Compare this to… read more ›
When I think of a German beer stein, this is the look that pops into my head. Steins like this were and probably still are a “required” purchase for anyone who visits Germany. Stands about… read more ›
First and tourist-class deck plan for the Bremen (ex-Pasteur). Nine images. When open, measures about 36″ x 8″. Excellent condition.
The best early brochure you can get for these two Italian liners. These ships became the mainstay of the fleet serving with distinction both before and after the war. Not only is it 58 pages… read more ›
Excellent deck plan showing all three classes. Very detailed, even down to the placement of furniture in each cabin. Unfolds to 27” x 26” and includes several interior and exterior photographs. Great photo of the… read more ›
Excellent fold-open deck plan for Italy’s first post-war liner. Dated September, 1956, this tissue deck plan opens to about 37″ x 29″ and covers the entire ship. One photo of the ship at sea. She… read more ›
First-, second-, and third-class plan for the Colombo. 12 photographs, both on board and exterior. Ship’s particulars in Italian and English. Measures 32″ x 29″. Various dates. By this time, she had been repainted with… read more ›
Built in 1953 for the Asian service of Lloyd Triestino, the Asia and her sister Victoria were two of the prettiest colonial-service liners built by the Italians. This tissue deck plan for the Asia, dated… read more ›
“Escape to a life of leisure….” Desirable brochure for Canadian Pacific from the mid 1960’s. Full-color fold-out with lots of interior photos. Measures about 19″ x 24″ when unfolded. In excellent condition. Just restocked. You… read more ›
Everyone loved these art deco ashtrays when they were introduced on the Normandie. So much so that many of the Normandie’s were swiped as souvenirs. Because of this the French Line was forced to remove… read more ›
Individual sugar bowl made of fine bone china by Grosvenor for Cunard. In excellent condition with no chips, cracks, or crazing. Measures about 1½” tall x 2” across. This for the tea set from the… read more ›
Maddock cereal bowl measuring 7½” in diameter. Several available and dating to the 1960s. Super handy to use. As you know I use the Maddock ware as my daily china. Its so sturdy and has… read more ›
Rare egg hoop from the post-WWII on-board Cunard service. Full Cunard logo inside. This pattern was used in both first and second class on all the major post war Cunard ships, including Mauretania and Caronia. … read more ›
Unusual shallow plate made by Maddock. Excellent condition. Measures 8″ in diameter. Maddockware is a real crowd pleaser and a collecting favorite. Everyone wants something off the Queen Mary or Queen Elizabeth it seems.
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 ›
After Normandie, the most beloved ship of the French Line fleet is a toss up in my opinion between the France of 1962 and the Ile. Like De Grasse, Ile received a post-war medallion of… read more ›
Side bowl as used on the RMS Queen Mary, RMS Caronia, and second Mauretania. One day I hope to find an archive with Cunard and Maddockware’s history details. While we all have and love our… read more ›
Soup bowl as used on the Queens. Measures about 9″ in diameter. Excellent condition. As a matter of interest, Maddock Ware china is extremely hardy and was designed to be automatically dish washed in near-boiling… read more ›
You know CGT went for broke when they gold washed their bronze medallions. The ss France was France’s last transatlantic liner and one of the last ships of state to be built. She was amazing. … read more ›
One of the hardest-to-find pieces of Maddockware. If, like Cunard, you had to serve appetizers to 800 expectant first-class passengers and do it quickly, these dishes were the answer to your prayers. The idea was… read more ›
Miniature deck plan for one of the last Ships of State. Great detail. Some photos of her interiors.
An on-deck cup of bouillon. In my mind, at least, it is one of the hallmarks of British ocean-liner service. QM2 still provides this expected tradition to this day. Sadly, they do not provide nice… read more ›
CGT log abstract from the grand four-stacked France. What makes it more striking than your typical log is the size. Measures a rather large 10” x 6½”. Given to the passenger at the end of… read more ›
Classically shaped and in excellent condition. Both pieces made by Foley and from the service of the Queens.
Superb fold-out color-coded deck plan for first class. Who fantasizes about traveling any other way? Eight color photos on glossy paper. In French and English. One of the best deck plans you can find for… read more ›
Although commonly referred to as a “large sugar bowl,” this is actually a waste dish for your spent tea leaves. In the late 1960’s, Cunard made the “bold” move of switching to tea bags. A… read more ›
Coming in at a massive 46″ long, this is an amazing cut-away. In full-color, 232 items are listed in the extensive key. It is sad to think that this magnificent liner is now gone. As… read more ›
Foley bone-china side plate from the service of the Queen Mary and Elizabeth. Has some of the usual utensil marks. Measures about 6½” in diameter.
Cute little juice glass from the service of the France of 1962. Of all the liner crystal I stock this timeless pattern is the most popular. Stands about 3.5″ tall. Frosted CGT logo has some… read more ›
Everybody loves a cup and saucer. This classic bone china example made by Foley in the pattern used on the Queens is in the typical English style they call a “coffee can.” Cunard Line must… read more ›
Full-color brochure filled with 35 photos for both classes. Fold-out in the middle with an aerial photo of her at sea. Pull-out profile at the back which is color-coded to show you in what parts… read more ›
Fantastic tourist-class full-color brochure printed on glossy paper. The best on-board photos you can imagine! Complete with sample breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus — oh, that French Line food. Certainly the best brochure done for… read more ›
Foley bone-china tea pot, measuring just about 3¼” square and standing 3″ tall. Excellent condition. No cracks, chips, or crazing. Some slight wear to the black line on the lid. Displays well as a set… read more ›
Foley bone-china tea pot in the famous cube pattern. Measuring about 4″ square and standing 4″ tall. Excellent condition. No chips or crazing in excellent condition. This is the larger of the two sizes of… read more ›
Arguably the finest brochure (more like a hard-cover book!) ever created for CGT’s only four stacker. This hardbound entry-into-service brochure sports 36 pages of on-board photos, both interior and exterior, most of which I haven’t… read more ›
Bone china hand-painted side plate in the “Bird-of-Paradise” pattern. Measures just over 6” across. Marked “souvenir” and purchased in the on-board gift shop. Produced by Tuscan china and bottom marked with the Cunard logo. Identical… read more ›
Very hard to find luncheon plate from the Bird of Paradise tea service of the 1920’s. In mint condition and measures about 8.25″ in diameter. One of the harder pieces of this pattern to find. … read more ›
Small sugar bowl in the Bird of Paradise pattern. Measures 2″ x 1.5″ tall. Marked on the bottom as souvenir. Excellent condition.
Large waste dish in the famous Cube pattern. Hand painted and identical to the onboard service but sold in the gift shops. Marked on the bottom as souvenir. No chips or cracks, but some crazing. … read more ›
Hand-painted hot-water jug in the Bird of Paradise pattern as sold in the gift shops on Cunard’s Big Three in the 1920’s. As you know, this pattern was also used for tea on the famous… read more ›
Used in first class from the outset on board Aquitania (see archivals on board Aquitania), this pattern was also used on the Lusitania and Mauretania. How do I know, you ask? Because examples of this… read more ›
What a conversation piece! This large piece of turbine blading stands 6½” tall and shows the end where the blade attached to the rotor. Very unusual. Comes with a certificate of authenticity. In the gift… read more ›
Explore one of the coolest ocean liners ever built. This deck plan is just about as close as you can get now days to walking her decks. These are the deck plans produced from her… read more ›
Popular Stratton enamel lapel pin from the post-war period and sold in her on-board gift shop. Comes still attached to its original backing. Excellent condition.
Lovely fine-bone china pin tray made by Staffordshire and sold in her on-board gift shop. No loss of gold around the trim. No chipping, cracking, or crazing. In short, it’s mint. Measures about 5″ x… read more ›
Highly sought-after Stuart Crystal souvenir plate made in commemoration of Queen Elizabeth’s long years of service with Cunard. In the famous “Wave” pattern, which is identical to the on-board crystal. A small card flyer in… read more ›
The French Line went for commemorative bronze medallions in a big way. More than five were produced for Normandie alone. Cunard? Not so much. They could not resist doing a medal for the Queen Mary,… read more ›
Silver loose-leaf tea spoon as sold in the souvenir shop on the great Cunarders. No damage to the enamel , and just a bit of wear to the silver plate. These display nicely as does… read more ›
Tourist-class plan for the largest ship in the world. Dates to the late 1950’s. Well illustrated and folds open to 32″ x 8½”.
First-class, full-color plan, dated November, 1952. Measures 44″ x 9″. Eight color images. Great “QE” logo inside a trident. Printed on glossy paper. This is considered by many to be the best plan done for… read more ›
A pin dish for the RMS Queen Mary with the famous painting by C.E. Turner. Measuring 5″ across, this dish is made of fine bone china and is in near mint condition. Enhance your collection… read more ›
Produced for the great ship’s launch on Tuesday, September 27, 1938. Over 75 years ago now! A gold tipped-in notice on the first page tells us “At the request of the Prime Minister, the King… read more ›
Beautiful Staffordshire pin dish with the famous painting of our favorite ocean liner by C.E. Turner. Measuring 5″ across, this dish is made of fine bone china and is in near mint condition. Enhance your… read more ›
First-class travel can be relived in this fantastic hardbound booklet available to passengers in the on-board gift shop. Sixteen glossy images, most are full-color photos. At the back there is a thoughtful pocket to keep… read more ›
Tourist-class plan dating from the 1950’s and 1960’s. Well illustrated and folds open to 32″ x 8½”.
Cabin-class deck plan for the Queen Mary. Contains numerous interiors and one exterior photo, this plan folds open to 38″ x 8½’”. A quantity available.
Dated January, 1953, this plan is by far the best ever done for her. Cardboard covers with gold leaf and innards printed on glossy paper and chock full of color photos make this deck plan… read more ›
The much-sought-after and highly desirable “gold foil” brochure for first class on the Queen Mary. Since the brochure is dated March 15, 1937, I have always wondered why Cunard waited a year to put out… read more ›
The Rising Tide! Without question, one of the finest brochures Cunard produced after the war. They finally got a clue that they needed to showcase how fun it was to be on a crossing or… read more ›
Fraser & Glass Ltd ashtray from the on-board service. Measures just under 4″ in diameter. Near mint. These used to be more common but then again I have been in business for so long that… read more ›
For those (like myself) trying to rebuild the Cunard onboard gift shop in your home, here is an oddity. Wooden barrel pen and pencil holder. Happily comes with both its original floaty Mauretania pencil (the… 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 ›
Sterling silver souvenir spoon. Fully hallmarked. Made in Birmingham in the late 1960’s. Mint condition.
Exceedingly rare deck plan for the Caribia. Almost nothing ever shows up for Caronia’s abortive attempt to be a flag-of-convenience cruise ship. She only completed one cruise, and that was a disaster with massive amounts… read more ›
Color-coded cruise plan for the “Green Goddess.” Not dated, but dates to after the 1965 refit when the pool aft on Sun Deck was added. Measures 37″ x 24″.
Nice full-color brochure produced for Cunard Line’s fantastic Caronia. Twelve images for her interiors and exteriors. Measures 16″ x 18″ inches. Very good condition. I had 15 of these! You guys cleaned me out and… read more ›
Sterling silver souvenir spoon. Fully hallmarked. Made in Birmingham in the late 1960’s. Mint condition.
Soup bowl in the delft pattern as used on board the Belgenland. Made by Mintons and back stamped Red Star Line. Date of May, 1929, impressed in the clay. 9½” in diameter. Has the usual… read more ›
Champagne flute that stands 6½” tall. Excellent condition with a slight manufacturing flaw on the back. At some point in the 1960’s almost everyone switched from champagne saucers to flutes. I cannot decide which I… read more ›
Iconic ashtray of the Olympia and Queen Anna Maria passing at sea. Oh, the good old days! Excellent condition.
One of N.Y.K.’s most famous ships, the Asama Maru was one of the finest liners to be built by this company. She entered service in 1929, and this sand-cast bell was given to passengers on… read more ›
Rarely seen pre-war luncheon plates from American President Lines. Three available, one marked Walker China and dated 2-39. The other two by Wellsville China. Measures about 7½” in diameter. In excellent condition with only slight… read more ›
Large egg cup in the older pattern American President Line’s china dating from the 1950’s. These so-called “double” egg cups have always intrigued me. What type of egg was being used here? Ostrich? I am… read more ›
Made by Corning and dating to the 1960’s, this bread plate is straight off one of the famous American President liners. In excellent condition, it measures about 6” in diameter. A small quantity available. Highly… read more ›
Unusual American President Lines ashtray as used onboard in the 1950’s. Not the typical shape seen. Included is a mint-condition set of original matches. Measures about 4”. A triangular shaped ashtray is also available for… read more ›
Dated May, 1954, this full-color fold-open deck plan for the President Cleveland and President Wilson measures about 31” x 26”. Printed on glossy paper with eight color on-board shots. Excellent condition with a touch of… read more ›
Ashtray for the American President liner ss President Wilson, the famous vessel built just after the end of WWII. In very good condition measuring about 3½”.
