Dinnerware

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 ›

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 ›

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 ›

Lovely tea cup and saucer in the hand-painted “Bird-of-Paradise” pattern.  From the 1920’s as used on the Aquitania.  Marked on the bottom as souvenir.  Excellent condition with no chips, cracks, or crazing.

Hand-painted creamer in the Bird of Paradise pattern as used on board (and also sold in the gift shops) on Cunard’s Big Three in the 1920’s.  As you know, this pattern was used for tea… read more ›

Another one of those rare items that Luxury Liner Row is known for!  A superb serving platter for the British & North American Royal Mail Steam Packets (later known as Cunard Line).  Agreed among steamship… 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 ›

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 ›

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 ›

Some excellent research by White Star china historian Russ Upholster has revealed that the name of this pattern (often inaccurately called “Wisteria” or “Gothic Arch”) is actually “Crown.”  It’s a fitting name because of the… 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 ›

You know I enjoy bringing you something that really elevates a collection.  Well, this is one of those items!  A very highly sought-after bone-china serving dish from the first-class dining room as used on RMS… read more ›

This is an example of the first item of White Star Line china I ever obtained for my own collection when I was a young lad and fascinated by all things White Star.  A great… read more ›

Cute demitasse cup and saucer as used in second-class on the ss Andrea Doria and ss Cristoforo Colombo.  Not often seen and famously recovered from the wreck.  Made by Ginori with the cup in excellent… read more ›

One of the last patterns ever produced for White Star and dated 08-26.  The date is impressed into the back of the plate.  Excellent condition with no chips, cracks, or crazing with almost no utensil… read more ›

I spend a considerable amount of time working on forthright descriptions of the items I bring to you.  I do my best to bring you high-quality items, and thus I often find myself describing things… 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 ›

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 ›

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 ›

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 ›

Now is the time to enhance your ocean-liner collection with this beautiful bone-china White Star Line demi-tasse cup and saucer.  Just think of the craftsmanship in this set.  Hand made china that was glazed, fired,… 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 ›

How would you like to enjoy your evening aperitif in a real White Star crystal cordial? I take special pride in bringing you only original high-quality memorabilia, and cordials fit the bill.  This cordial comes… read more ›

A highball glass as used in the dining rooms on the ss United States.  In excellent condition and measuring about 5″ tall.  A few available.

Glass from the on-board service of the ss United States.  In excellent condition with an etched logo.  These are the water goblets that were used in the dining rooms.  Stands about 4.75” tall.  Very rare…. 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 ›

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 ›

Direct to us from the ss United States and a fellow who attended her auction in 1984.  These are cocktail glasses according to the ships inventory.  They are not the champagne glasses as they are… read more ›

I have had a few of these before.  I wish I had saved my previous description but figured they aren’t common enough and I wouldn’t often be able to mark them restocked.  Well, they still… 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 4″… read more ›

Cuckoo-pattern Cunard bread plate.  This pattern, dating to the time of RMS Mauretania and Aquitania, is the harder-to-find variant of the Tuscan Bird-of-Paradise china.  This bread plate is made by Mintons.  Fine bone china.  Measures… 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 ›

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 ›

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 ›

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 ›

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 ›

Exquisite five-lobed oyster dish from Cunard’s pre-WWI service.  This pattern was famously used on board in both first and second class and pieces of this pattern have been salvaged from the RMS Lusitania and RMS… 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 ›

A first-class side plate.  7″ in diameter.  Very good condition with crazing as can be seen in the photos and the typical staining from decades under the St. Lawrence.  Really quite excellent considering the state… read more ›

Salvaged silver coffee pot from the ill-fated Empress of Ireland.  It amazes me how the silver on the inside of the lid is still intact and shiny after all those years at the bottom of… read more ›

Bone china creamer from the on board tea service of the Cunard Line.  Made by Foley this creamer stands almost 3″ tall and is 2” square.  In excellent condition with no chips, cracks, or crazing…. read more ›

Foley bone-china footed dish.  Measures about 3” across the top and stands about 2” high.  Very good condition.  No chips or crazing.  One of the harder Foley pieces to find and one of the most… read more ›

Rare luncheon plate made for Cunard White Star Line by Foley in bone china.  Almost certainly from the Queen Mary as it was discovered in Southern California.  Measures 7″ across.  in excellent condition.  Oddly, a… read more ›

Classically shaped and in excellent condition.  Both pieces made by Foley and from the service of the Queens.

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 ›

Beautiful pattern, beautiful size, and beautifully hallmarked are the phrases that spring to mind regarding this 1912 rarity.  A deep, silver serving dish by Christofle (of course!) and made for the French Line’s entry into… read more ›

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 ›

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 ›

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 ›

Grosvenor bone china side plate dated to late 1935 with the details pressed into the clay.  This was made for the maiden voyage of the RMS Queen Mary.  Measures about 6.5″ across and in excellent… read more ›

Cunard 1907-era bone-china demitasse cup and saucer as used on board the RMS Lusitania and other ships of the fleet. I found this while looking through an antique store during a Titanic convention in August. … 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 ›

Hard to find demitasse cup and saucer in the pattern used on board the Normandie.  Made by Haviland and in excellent condition.

What’s rarer than silver from the famous ss Normandie?  Third-class serving items from the ss Normandie!  Likely made by Gallia for or in conjunction with Christofle, this is marked Alfenide which is an alloy made… read more ›

When collecting Normandie, it is rare to see nice items from third class.  In fact, it is rare to see third-class pieces for the French Line at all. Measures about 5″ tall x 5.5″ handle… read more ›

Ultra rare and highly sought after Lalique crystal glass from the on-board suites of the ss Normandie.  Made by and marked as such by the world-famous René Lalique.   A piece of Lalique that isn’t… read more ›

Another one of those pieces I am extremely proud to offer, and rare is an understatement.  Only the second I have ever had.  A complete silver caviar serving dish by Christofle.  What makes this one… read more ›

Second-class silver dish from the French Liner ss Normandie.  Made by Christofle and in excellent condition.  I had several of these many years ago, and now this one has come back to me from a… read more ›

Normandie’s silver service was perhaps the finest ever used on any liner.  The Art Deco style and the distinctive ball handles are much sought after by collectors.  Marked with the classic CGT logo that has… 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 ›

I heard a rumor once that Ken Schultz, the ocean-liner memorabilia dealer, was able to obtain 100 of these table numbers back in the mid 1980s in consecutive order from the fellow who got them… read more ›

A salvaged shard of china recovered from the wreck of the ss Oregon, which sank of Fire Island in March, 1886, after colliding with an unidentified schooner, most probably the Charles H. Morse.  This is… read more ›

Another one of those “Wow” items!  A tea tray in a pattern used on board Cunarders in the pre-World War I period.  This is a part of the tea set from ships like Lusitania and… read more ›

In an interesting and happy bit of corporate cost saving, both White Star Line and Red Star Line used the same turquoise-and-brown china pattern in first class.  This pattern is made famous by its use… read more ›

Way back in 1987, artifacts from the wreck of the White Star liner Republic, which sank dramatically in 1909, were salvaged.  Claims of massive amounts of gold, wild-goose chases, and tails of sad tragic drama have… 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 ›

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 ›

Lovely waste dish from the tea service produced by Copelands in the famous rose pattern.  It seems that this pattern appears to have only been used on Media and Parthia tea sets!  Stands about 3″… read more ›