Good ol’ RMS Mauretania. One of the most famous Cunarders and, for that matter, one of the most famous ocean greyhounds ever to sail the North Atlantic. She was beloved and a large amount of… read more ›
My personal favorite brochure produced for RMS Mauretania. In fact, it could be the best brochure ever for the great ship. Lavishly illustrated, covering first class (and a few second class), which runs 24 pages… read more ›
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 ›
An absolutely amazing opportunity for one of you. A solid brass light fixture from an alcove in the first-class smoking room of the Mauretania of 1907. The detailing is magnificent. Originally sold by ocean-liner dealer… read more ›
Original unused stationary note card from the fast and famous RMS Mauretania. I have seen very, very few of these for Lusitania, and one of them was written by Captain Turner himself on May 1,… read more ›
Ah, the famous woven in silk postcards. “Hands Across the Sea.” There was a huge and brisk trade in these prior to World War One. I have a vague memory of seeing one or two… read more ›
From time to time I have had oak cigarette boxes from the famous record breaking RMS Mauretania. Long Cunard’s record breaker the liner was rightly famous worldwide. This was true even when she was being… read more ›
Sterling silver spoon from the on-board gift shop of the RMS Mauretania. Made in Birmingham, England, and hallmarked to 1911. That was the last year this great ship would hold the title of the largest… read more ›
Copper-plate handwriting in cursive using a fountain pen seems so pleasantly antithetical to our modern world. It might not be the finest example of great calligraphy, but it is a gosh darn site better than… read more ›
Many people don’t spend inordinate amounts of time on describing items anymore. I can see the point. After all, in our fast-paced world, who has the time to read it? Also so much is now… 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 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 ›
Cedar-lined cigarette boxes were all the rage in an age when everyone smoked. Still, this is the first time I have seen one for the 2nd Mauretania. Leather covered and emblazoned with a gold Cunard… read more ›
Dated February, 1947, and thus predating her return-to-service maiden voyage. Interesting blurb about this great ship. In excellent condition.
I think it’s safe to say that this is the best brochure ever done for the second Mauretania. Dating from the time of her maiden voyage, this brochure runs 24 pages with each photo covering… read more ›
Don’t you just love the Cunard Line souvenir lapel pins? I do, and I think they have a lot of style. This Cunard White Star Line pin from the second Mauretania is no exception. In… read more ›
Very few companies (not even post-war Cunard) produced such lavish launch brochures as Cunard themselves did in the 1930s. Their three big ships of state all got the top treatment. Mauretania might have the luxury… 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 ›
Which is your favorite? Mauretania, Berengaria, or the Aquitania. Cunard Line invites you to chose with this stunning large-format brochure detailing first class on all three of these beautiful liners. They dominated the 1920s and… read more ›
Here is one I haven’t had in some time. A cute brochure for the RMS Mauretania. Using fold outs it covers the majority of the first-class sections of the ship. Circa 1922-1925ish she is still… read more ›
Impressive glossy full-color deck plan for Cunard’s little-loved Media and Parthia. They were two post-war beauties but were not really suited to the traffic needs of the day. Although if you had the time the… read more ›
“The ships of to-morrow.” Super 8-page entry-into-service brochure for the Media and Parthia produced at the time of their maiden voyages in 1947. While Cunard billed these ships as all first class, it is safe… read more ›
A piece of coal that was salvaged from the wreck of the Cunarder Oregon in the early 1990s. When I was talking to the diver about his collection of Oregon items, I asked him if… read more ›
An extremely unusual piece. A plate shard and part of the ship’s iron frame that were brought back from the wreck of the Oregon. Based on the style and shape of the shard, it appears… read more ›
Impressive and rare intact dinner plate brought up from the wreck of the ss Oregon in the 1990s. This is the last of the four plates I bought that is not broken. A wonderful and… read more ›
A shard of Guion Line china recovered from the ss Oregon. As you know, Oregon was built by the Guion Line, which could not afford the payments to the shipbuilder; so the liner was repossessed… read more ›
Mosaic floor tiles salvaged from the ill-fated Cunarder ss Oregon. The diver who brought these back described where he found them, and the information and location means that they are almost certainly from the smoking… read more ›
A bottle recovered from the Cunarder Oregon. The diver who recovered this left the barnacles on it to show its time spent under water. Very few items from Oregon have left the collections of the… 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 ›
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 ›
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.
I have trouble keeping these in stock since QE2 is so popular. Everyone digs these wheel lapel pins, especially the ones that sport the original QE2 logo. I get asked about these pins when I… 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 ›
RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 spoon. Clearly dating to the earliest years of this famous Cunarder. The spoon is in mint condition. Perhaps purchased on board before the Trafalgar House takeover in 1972? Chrome plated and… read more ›
First-class travel on board the Queen Elizabeth 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… read more ›
Fantastic and extensive info and photos of the lovely RMS Queen Elizabeth. Very few companies (not even post-war Cunard) produced such lavish launch brochures as Cunard themselves did in the 1930s. Their three big ships… read more ›
Sought-after candy tin for the RMS Queen Elizabeth. I had a few for the QE a while back, but you cleaned me out. I have another one now after a long period without so grab… 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 ›
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 ›
Cabin-class plan for the largest ship in the world. Dates to the 1960’s. Well illustrated and folds open to 32″ x 8½”. In very good condition.
Color-coded cruise deck plan for the world’s largest liner, RMS Queen Elizabeth. I haven’t had this version before in fact I have only had one other version and this one is nicer. It shows the… read more ›
Glossy full-color first-class deck plan from the early 1960’s before the Observation Lounge had been given to third class. Shows all the changes made to first class throughout the post-war years up to 1963, including… 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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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.
Cute enamel cuff links from the RMS Queen Elizabeth’s on-board gift shop. In great condition and still on the original card from the manufacturer. These were supposedly purchased onboard the QE2’s maiden voyage by the… read more ›
The famous enamel ship’s wheel lapel pin produced for all the great liners. These came in white, light blue, and dark blue. This white one for RMS Queen Elizabeth is my favorite because it shows… read more ›
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 ›
Popular Stratton enamel lapel pin in the shape of RMS Queen Elizabeth. This was sold in her on-board gift shop. Comes still attached to its original backing. Excellent condition and measures about 1½” in length…. 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 ›
Put the RMS Queen Elizabeth on your desk to brighten your day every time you look up! A cute souvenir framed portrait of her reverse painted on glass and backed with butterfly wings. In… read more ›
