United States Rivet, Commemorative Keel Laying

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 the flagship of the United States Lines.  Details engraved on the rivet.  The entire display, including base, measures about 6" long 2.5" wide and 2.5"…

Normandie Vase, Edgar Brandt

Spectacular CGT vase by Edgar Brandt from the French Line flagship ss Normandie.  One of the most famous art deco ocean-liner items ever produced. These were made in two sizes, and this is the small of the two.  Stands 10.5" tall, and the base is just over 4" square.  Vase is in excellent condition.  One of the greatest items you…

Normandie Crystal, Carafe

Never had another one of these small carafes before.  For decanting wine, perhaps?  Even something for such a mundane task on Normandie had such style!  In excellent condition and measures about 6.5" tall.  JF

Normandie Crystal, Small Wine

Gorgeous small wine glass from the service of the ss Normandie.  The logo is not frosted as it is on most French Line crystal, but etched.  In excellent condition and measures about 4.75" tall.  JF

Normandie, China Dinner Plate Suites

One of the finest items I have ever been able to offer from the Normandie.  An ultra-rare Lalique bone-china dinner plate from the French Line's flagship.  This china was used exclusively in her best suites.  When CGT splashed out, they really splashed out.  This is the best of the best, folks.  Fine bone-china made by Haviland, designed by Suzanne Lalique…