Cunard M-Q

The famous UK-based shipbuilding magazines were busy covering hundreds of liners and warships that the yards churned out during the Edwardian era.  Still, there were moments of great pride when a huge new liner came… read more ›

I’ve been informed that this specially produced nighttime photo card is a doctored version of a daytime view. Notice the crescent moon is “backwards.” This photo was originally taken September 17th, 1907 as Mauretania was… read more ›

Famous photographic post card of Mauretania in her diamond-shaped dazzle scheme. One of several she sported during the war. Crawling with troops (they’re even standing on top of the wireless cabin). Unused and in excellent… read more ›

Amazing real-photo postcard of Mauretania painted in one of her World War I dazzle schemes.  Lots going on in the image with an airship and warship.  Unused and in excellent condition save for a corner… read more ›

Souvenir milk-ribbon plate for the first Mauretania.  In very good condition with some age spots to the sky and water but no missing paint.  Measures about 6″ across.

Mauretania… the ship that for a generation was the definition of THE ocean liner.  Lovely mint-condition sterling silver souvenir spoon from the gift shop of the great liner.  Cool leaf design the runs from the… read more ›

Well-made and interesting postcard with a 3D effect of Mauretania on her trials.  The 3D effect is produced by pressing the image into a thicker cardboard style of postcard.  The result is that the ship… read more ›

I’ve always said RMS Caronia was Cunard’s Art Deco masterpiece for many reasons not the least of which is she’s my favorite so I get to be a little bit fond of her! Still, I… read more ›

Glossy full-color first-class plan for the second Mauretania. A passenger has marked and noted the cost of their very nice A Deck outside cabin. Dates to the mid 1950’s. Near mint condition.

Deck plan for what was more commonly known before World War II as second class.  Cabin-class deck plan for the lovely Mauretania dating to the late 1950’s.  Containing numerous interiors and one exterior photo, this… read more ›

Dated February 1947 and thus pre dating her return to service maiden voyage.  First-class and for her size wow she had large cabins.  Interesting blurb about this great ship which in my opinion had some… read more ›

Pre maiden voyage issue deck plans dated January 1939.  In excellent condition on glossy paper.  A passenger has circled a large outside cabin on B deck.

Dated February 1947 and thus pre dating her return to service maiden voyage.  Interesting blurb about this great ship.  In excellent condition.

In line with Atlantic Conference rules, post-war Cunard renamed their former third class as tourist class.  This tourist-class plan dates from the late 1950′s. (I have a few dates available).  Near mint condition and measures… read more ›

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 ›

A pirate or privateer if you wish but basically a pirate.  Sir Henry Morgan of Captain Morgan rum fame admitted this Mauretania cruise passenger Mrs Mary Milleman into his band of pirates.  A nice bit… 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 ›

Her “bible” if you will.  I am pleased to be able to offer this special edition of The Shipbuilder magazine for Mauretania.  It is a treat just to browse through it!  Covers all things for… 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 ›

Heavy copper hand-chased engraving pate made by Cunard White Star to print the announcement cards for the party held on board their brand-new combo liner Media.  Made just before her maiden arrival in October, 1947. … 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 ›

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 ›

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 ›

I have no idea what this was used for during its time on the Oregon.  I am assuming food storage, and in my mind, I’m calling it a mustard pot.  It was recovered in the… 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 ›

Heavy copper engraving plate made by Cunard White Star to print the announcements for the occasion of Parthia’s maiden arrival in NYC in April, 1948.  Parthia had the distinction of being the only liner built… read more ›

This is the first time I can say I have sold a Stratton compact still in its original box. Also comes with its original powder! I like the enamel cover sporting a portrait of our… 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 ›

Plastic souvenir life ring from Queen Elizabeth 2’s on-board gift shop.  In excellent condition with its original box.  Measures about 4.5″ in diameter.

Ah, the days when shipping lines still produced passenger lists.  A very early list for Queen Elizabeth 2.  A crossing/cruise from Southampton to NYC via the Caribbean on November 15, 1969.  Captain Bill Warwick in… read more ›

Cabin-class plan for the largest ship in the world — Dated with v1964. Well illustrated and folds open to 32″ x 8½”.  In very good condition.

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 ›

A rarely seen oddity.  Queen Elizabeth was so close to being finished with her conversion to the Seawise University that bookings were being taken for cruises.  These are the deck plans produced for those never-made,… read more ›

Tourist-class plan for the largest ship in the world — all dated with various dates in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s. Well illustrated and folds open to 32″ x 8½”. A few available.

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 ›

Beautiful enameled Stratton lapel pin in the shape of the QE. Great condition. No loss of enamel and no cracks. Measures about 1½” in length. Wear it to your next event.

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 ›

Exceptionally rare original construction plan for the Card Room and Writing Room on the Queen Elizabeth. Lots of detail. The plan even includes the wattage for the lights. Mint condition. Measures 24″ x 23″. Would… read more ›

Last call and last sailings philatelic postal cover set from the wonderful Queen Elizabeth.  A full set including her last call at Southampton, last visit to Las Palmas, her final transatlantic voyage, and her last… read more ›

Silver loose-leaf tea spoon as sold in the souvenir shop on the great Cunarders. No damage to the enamel or to the silver plate. These display nicely as does just about everything from the gift… 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 ›

Mint condition souvenir tea towel from the world’s largest liner.  This item comes from the collection of Ron Johnson, Operations Manager of Cunard in New York.  He started with the company in 1926 and retired… read more ›