Very rare image of the Cunarder ss Malta. Malta, built in 1865, was a classic mid-19th-century workhorse for Cunard. Built with sails and designed for cargo and passenger transport, she was versatile enough to be… read more ›
Abstract of log card for Cunard’s record-breaker Mauretania. Dated May 21, 1913, for her voyage from New York to Liverpool, which was a lovely crossing with smooth seas and light winds. Very respectable passage time at… read more ›
A very unusual postcard for Mauretania. Her image is in 3D. Very rarely see these! Unused.
What an amazing view of this, the fastest liner in the world at the time! And it was that knifelike bow with tens of thousands of horse power behind it that made her so. Real… read more ›
Exquisite stern-view, real-photo card of Cunard’s Mauretania, probably in Southampton Water. Unused and not posted. Excellent condition.
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.
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 ›
First-class deck plan dated November, 1947. For her size, she had very large cabins, and in my opinion, she had some of the best Art Deco interiors of any British ship (only Caronia exceeded her). … read more ›
Pre-maiden voyage deck plan dated January, 1939, for “travel agents office use only.” In excellent condition on glossy paper. A passenger has circled a large outside cabin on B deck.
Dated February, 1947, and thus predating 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 ›
A maiden voyage cover for the “new” RMS Mauretania. In excellent condition.
Really beautiful reverse-painted butterfly-wing ashtray. Often the butterfly wings used in these souvenirs, which are iridescently beautiful, can show a tendency to “evaporate” or lose color. Fortunately, not in this case. This ashtray is near… 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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Six-sided ceramic tile salvaged from the Cunarder Oregon. Interestingly, the ship flooring was largely very high-quality ceramic tiles. I wondered why such a labor intensive and, not to mention heavy, flooring was used. This led… 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 ›
A nice sheet of Guion stationary written on and dated from their office in Liverpool on January 8, 1886. The letter is sent in reply for a request for rates of passage to a perspective… 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 ›
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.
A booklet about QE2 that I haven’t seen before. 20 pages all in full color. One photo per page with a description. Dates to the time that the first new suites were added.
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 ›
QE2 fare and sailing schedule from 1975. 16 pages with lots of color interior photo of her in her early years. Sailing schedule and fares. Prices listed in pounds.
Transatlantic timetable and fares in the April, 1976, revised edition. Over 2 dozen color interior and exterior photos of the great liner. Prices in pounds. 8 pages.
An early ship’s guide to the Queen Elizabeth 2. Runs 32 pages and has every bit of information both on-board services, etc. In the back is an insert showing the location of staircases and most… read more ›
Hard-to-find postal cachet for the preview cruise of Cunard’s new Queen Elizabeth 2. Posted on board at Las Palmas on 26 April 1969, this cover has been signed by Commodore Ron Warwick.
Postal cachet posted on board during her preview cruise in April, 1969. Mailed from Lisbon on April 28, 1969. Signed by Commodore Ron Warwick.
Postal cachet for the preview cruise of the new Queen Elizabeth 2. Posted on board and mailed at Tenerife on April 23, 1969. Signed by Commodore Ron Warwick.
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 ›
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 ›
Stratton lipstick holder and mirror from the onboard gift shops of the RMS Queen Elizabeth 2. Comes still in its original box. Excellent condition and measures about 2½” in length. This was apparently purchased onboard… read more ›
A superb piece of maritime history! When Queen Elizabeth 2 was re-engined in 1986/1987, her turbines were replaced with diesels. In a very smart move for collectors, Cunard commissioned artist Michael Cox to create small… 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 ›
Cabin-class plan for the largest ship in the world — Dated with 1960 but several dates available so please inquire. 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 — 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 ›
Never seen one of these before. Commodore’s Dinner menu for the final westbound transatlantic of RMS Queen Elizabeth. Dated October 27, 1968, this is perhaps one of the few times the new Queen Elizabeth 2… 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 ›
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. Get the entire set, this… 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 ›
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 is my favorite because it shows up so well on… read more ›
Souvenir pen knife from the RMS Queen Elizabeth. I recently acquired a large selection of Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth, and Queen Elizabeth 2 souvenirs that were reportedly purchased by the original owner on board the… read more ›
A lovely simulated mother-of-pearl pen knife from the RMS Queen Elizabeth’s on board gift shop. In mint condition. These were supposedly purchased onboard the QE2’s maiden voyage by the previous owner. I suppose Cunard moved… 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 or to the silver plate. These display nicely as does just about everything from the gift… read more ›
Hot tea, anyone? The double house flag tea strainer as sold in the on-board gift shops of the RMS Queen Elizabeth. In excellent condition.
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 ›
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 ›
Lovely plate by Stuart Crystal made to commemorate the end of the Queen Elizabeth’s service life. In original box and comes with insert card. Plate measures about 8.5″ across.
