Exquisite original painting of the United States Lines’s ss America by well-known maritime artist Robert Lloyd. Showing the liner departing New York, the frame measures about 27″ x 19″. Custom commissioned from the artist by… read more ›
Another of those items I am very proud to offer my customers. This one-of-a-kind item is a ceramic panel from the first-class Bar on board the ill-fated Andrea Doria. Created by Romano Rui, the panel… read more ›
Here is something you don’t see everyday. A cabin-class landing card and a Duty and Identification receipt from the Andrea Doria for Adele Mannello (Manello) from the fatal voyage in July, 1956. Mrs. Mannello boarded… read more ›
Andrea Doria. The name conjures up images not only the tragic loss of one of the most beautiful ships ever built but also of one of the greatest sea rescues in history. Premium items from… read more ›
Exquisite original painting of the Italian liner Andrea Doria by well-known maritime artist Robert Lloyd. Showing the liner passing Gibraltar, the frame measures about 32″ x 23″. Great opportunity to own an original painting of… read more ›
9 glossy full-color photos of life on board the great Cunard liners in the heyday era of the 1950s. Has its original embossed paper blurb offering crossings. Comes in a cardboard holder with a nice… read more ›
Unusal craquelure (also known as craquelle) carafe used on board Cunard vessels. This seems to have been a late addition to the Mary’s service, put on board sometime in the 1960s. Stands about 6.5″ tall…. 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 ›
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 ›
Exquisite original painting of the American Export liner ss Consitution by well-known maritime artist Robert Lloyd. Showing the liner in the Bay of Naples in 1957, the frame measures about 31″ x 23″. Great opportunity… read more ›
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 ›
Ok, folks. Let’s put on our green accountants’ visors for a second because this is a fascinating bit of history. According to the Cunard Annual Report to shareholders in 1908: “It will be within your… read more ›
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… 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 ›
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 ›
Outstanding copy of one of the more difficult-to-find Shipbuilders. The finest ship ever to serve on the Canadian route, Canadian Pacific went all out with her. So special was she that she was chosen to… read more ›
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.
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 ›
Unusual advertising piece for CGT. Wooden cutout profile of an iconic French Line bellhop. Stamped on the bottom with the name of the company that made it. Stands about 11″ tall. The French Line always… read more ›
Unusual advertising piece for CGT. Wooden cutout profile of French Line steward. Stamped on the bottom “Property of French Line, Pier 88, North River, New York.” Stands about 10.5″ tall. In great condition. Can’t you… read more ›
Hors d’oeuvres picks from the on-board device of the French Line. CGT molded into the head of the pick. Measures about 3.5″ long. Several available. JF
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 ›
The French Line always did great advertising pieces, and this perpetual wall calendar is one of them. Another thing CGT did extremely well was superb graphics. This calendar shows the entire CGT fleet and will… read more ›
Very rare unused invitation to visit the Ile de France before she entered service. Embossed CGT flag with day’s schedule on the right. Measures 11″ x 4.25″.
An original painting by the world-renowned maritime artist Robert Lloyd. This is a custom piece of artwork commissioned by the prior owner in 2023 and is, in my opinion, one of the best ocean-liner paintings… read more ›
Here is something I have never had before. 10 days before her final departure from Southampton, the officers threw a Grand Farewell Ball in the lounge. They were pulling out all the stops to celebrate… read more ›
Do you enjoy the Italian Line’s superb t/n Leonardo Da Vinci? Who doesn’t? So imagine how amazing it is to see every single aspect of this great liner inside this 360-page shipbuilder. Softcover and in… read more ›
The definitive and official record of Lusitania’s tragic last voyage. Published by Cunard in March, 1916, this is the final return of all passengers and crew on her final voyage (survivors and victims). It is… read more ›
When Oceaneering did its salvage work on the Lusitania in 1982, they went into the specie room and found what they thought were silver Cunard spoons. What they turned out to be were spoons with… read more ›
Much sought-after pocket watch case recovered from the wreck of the famous Cunard liner SS Lusitania in 1982. These are getting tough to find for a reasonable price; so little more needs to be said. … read more ›
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 ›
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!
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 ›
For one of the most beautiful and important ships ever built, relatively little has been written about the French Line’s Normandie. This is what makes her special edition of The Shipbuilder even more special. Even… 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 ›
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 ›
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.
The French Line always did impressive brochures for Normandie, and this one has superb graphics. A very rare gold information book for first-class passengers. Runs over 60 pages. Tex is in both French and English…. read more ›
Lipsett letter opener for the ss Normandie, one of the most important items I have ever sold for her! When the French Line’s (CGT) Normandie was broken up, Lipsett (the company which scrapped her) was… read more ›
Very hard-to-find maiden voyage certificate for the return maiden voyage of the amazing ss Normandie. Made out to Miss Ray Senior. How cool would it be to find a passenger list for this voyage with… read more ›
Unused and unusual gummed sticker for mail posted on Olympic. Measures about 2″ long. Excellent condition. A small quantity available.
One of my goals at Luxury Liner Row is to find ocean-liner items that make you say “wow!” and this is definitely one of them. An intact chamber pot salvaged from the wreck of the… read more ›
This is one of those items that will set your collection apart from others. An original on-board life ring from the RMS Queen Elizabeth. Measuring about 29″ in diameter, this life ring has a special… read more ›
One of the most collectible items ever made for the Queen Mary. A Chad Valley take-to-pieces model. As you can see from the photo, each deck pivots revealing a detailed color-coded deck plan, handily numbered… read more ›
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 ›
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 ›
Great presentation book given to VIP’s who attended the launch of the first Mauretania at Swan Hunter’s yard on September 20, 1906. One has to wonder whose copy this was. Measures about 21″ x 16″… read more ›
RMS Queen Mary Furniture
Superb gouache painting of the Cunarder liner Servia. Dated 1884, this painting shows the popular liner, which was the first Cunarder to be fitted with electric lighting throughout and the first to be built of… 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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
During my recent travels, I found a book that is one of those items that makes you say “wow”! It is a testimonial book about a silver service presented to Thomas Ismay (who founded White… read more ›
Uniforms very rarely come onto the open market, and here we have a beauty. Engineer officer’s coat and hat from the United States Lines, maybe from the Big U herself. The hat size is 7… read more ›
The finest advertising poster I have ever offered for America’s most important ocean liner. I very much lament the relatively sparse number of promotional pieces for the Big U. Fortunately, that does not extend to… read more ›
The Big Ship had big rivets! Exceedingly rare rivet from the keel-laying ceremony of the ss United States February 8, 1950. This is an impressive original gift for VIPs who attended the keel laying of… read more ›
Years ago, I helped clean out the estate of the late Dr. Sarah Forbes, who was the largest bidder and purchaser at the ss United States auction in 1984. This is from her estate. A… read more ›
A pair of cardboard signs from the ss United States reminding passengers to leave their stateroom keys in their cabin upon disembarkation and to have their baggage and trunks ready for removal before arrival in… read more ›
I’m listing some of the last items I have from the estate of the late Dr. Sarah Forbes. These are cardboard signs from the ss United States. The first gives the last times the baggage… read more ›
Several years ago, I was called to help clean out the Dr. Forbes estate. This process took a few years and was never really finished. At the last minute, plans changed within the estate, and… 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 ›
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 ›
Want to dine on the incomparable ss United States? This is a complete setup of ssUS first-class dining room furniture. It is the entire thing with all the parts — chairs, tables, and straps for… 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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Excellent example of a White Star Line uniform button as used on the uniforms of the officers on board RMS Olympic and RMS Titanic. Measures about 5/8″ across. Excellent condition. Very difficult to find in… 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 ›
