Extremely rare and highly desirable life ring from the first Mauretania! Life rings prior to the first World War were often white and only occasionally had the ship's name. Sometime after the first World War, red-painted sections were added to life rings to make them more easily seen at sea.
This fantastic example is in very good condition. All ropes are still attached. A bit of flaking paint and a dent here and there, but overall in great condition. Show me another! $995.
Great artwork by Fred J. Hoertz, the famed liner illustrator, on this baggage tag from the 1920's. Unused. Measures 7" x 4". In great condition with a slight crease across the left-hand side. A touch of paper loss at the top. $24.
Extremely rare copy of the Shipbuilder dedicated to the first Mauretania. This book exhaustively covers all aspects of her design, construction, launch, trials, engineering, interiors, and much, much more. This is not a reprint, but a hard-cover original! The photos are much clearer than in the reprints, and the book includes four full-color plates. Some detailed photos even show fittings on her sister Lusitania.
Lots of fold-out plans, including deck plans, engine profiles, etc. Tons of interiors and exterior photos as well as pictures of many of the people involved in her planning and construction. Includes all those coveted ads for her suppliers. 164 pages, not counting the many fold outs. Very good condition, and the binding is still tight. A stamp in Dutch on the inside front cover. No yellowing to pages, and no loss of gold leaf on the cover. An outstanding opportunity! $450.
Nice color Churchman cigarette card showing the starting platform of the famous Cunarder Mauretania. Don’t see these too often. On the black is a blurb about the engines. Measures 2¾” x 1¼”. $14.
"Supplementary plan of accommodations" showing her second-class areas. Measures 28" x 27" and dating to 1931 for her weekend cruises from New York. Some separation at folds. Includes detailed rate schedule. $75.
1588 Mauretania (1907) Ephemera
Great collection of paper items from a Christmas cruise on board the Mauretania with Captain Peel in command. Included are two daily programs (one for Christmas eve day and the other for Christmas day), a race card (which the passenger made pencil notes on), and a printed note from the Captain apologizing for not being able to land passengers at Cap Haitien because of a delay in leaving Havana. Not too much is seen for holiday cruises; so this is a great collection. All in very good condition of better. $18
The sitting and dining room of one of the Regal Suites on board the Mauretania. Unusually, the door leading out of the suite is open, and you can see the corridor beyond. Missing some of the tape around the edge, but otherwise in excellent condition. $25.
Outstanding stern view of Mauretania in dry dock. Note police men around stern. Taken very early in her service life. Crystal clear! Measures 11½" x 9½" $95.
13231 Mauretania (1907) Photograph
Superb official Royal Air Force photo of the first Mauretania in what may be Cherbourg harbor. Measures 6¼” x 4¼” in very good condition. Royal Air Force stamp on the back. $45.
Extremely rare post card for the Mauretania. The message on the back talks about having beaten all records by 2½ hours. The card is postmarked September 13, 1909, and the stamp has been removed. The passage time is written on the front of the card. Overall in excellent condition. $45.
Another great view of Mauretania leaving her builder’s yard for trials. Unused, with some slight dirt and damage to the lower left corner. $18.
Powerful view of the Mauretania leaving her builder’s yard. Note the ship of the line on the right-hand side. Caption on front of card reads: “QTSS Mauretania Leaving the Tyne.” In very good condition with slightly rounded corners. $30.
13224 Mauretania (1907) Post Card
Beautiful full-color rendering card of the Mauretania’s first-class lounge. Written on and postmarked April 7, 1919. In excellent condition. $28.
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Superb photo card by John Adams, Southampton, of the first-class Verandah Café. Very clear even down to the silver on the tables. Unused and in mint condition. $18.
Nice post war view of the Mauretania’s verandah café. $15.
Much sought-after real photo postcard by Hoffman of the Mauretania’s lavish first-class smoking room. Detailed enough to see the famous dolphin frieze. Two slight creases that do not really affect the image. $20.
Sepia rendering of Mauretania. Written on and postmarked July 29, 1909. Fair condition. $5.
Artist card of Mauretania at sea passing a two-funneled liner. Written on but not posted. Slight crease in center of card, does not affect image. $5.
F.G.O. Stuart card of Mauretania belching smoke. Unused. Very good condition. $5.
The famous card of Mauretania in Southampton. Postmarked at sea on July 3, year unreadable. Stamp missing. Very good condition. $5.
Unusually rare artist rendering card of the first Mauretania as a Cunard White Star liner. Considering she was only in service with Cunard White Star for five months, you might never see another. When held to a raking light, you can see where the original Cunard text was overprinted in the top left corner. Unused great condition. $14.
One of the most amazing pieces I have ever seen for Mauretania. We have all seen the barrels, but here is an inkwell stand made from her decking (as we are told by the plaque mounted to the front)! Measuring 10" x 10" x 8", this heavy, well-made stand still has the original inkwell and both are in remarkable condition. A small piece is missing from the front of the stand, but this does certainly not detract from what is a very rare piece. $395.
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Wonderful pair of candlesticks made from Mauretania. Standing 8" tall, these are in excellent condition. Each candlestick has a plaque from Hughes, Bolckow Shipbreaking Co. in Blyth, Northumberland, attesting to their origin. Just imagine gracing your table with the ship that held the Blue Ribband for 22 years! $225.
This magnificent piece of carved woodwork comes from the first-class staircase of one of the most famous ships in history. This public area was decorated in delicately carved French walnut, carried out by the London firm of Messrs. W. Turner Lord & Co. According to archival sources, Turner Lord had a lot of trouble finding enough high quality French walnut to complete the work, the carving of which may have been carried out by the fabled Palestinian carvers supposedly imported to work on Mauretania. (Perhaps the first example of foreign outsourcing!) The pattern of berries and leaves was interspersed with cross ribbons. This piece shows the start of the repeat pattern where the cross banding delineates the start of the next section.
This piece is 45" long (3' 9") and is a ½" thick solid piece of walnut. Impressively, still in its original finish after nearly 100 years! $595.
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Another piece of mahogany from the Mauretania's first-class Lounge. We frequently see items made from her decking, but when was the last time you saw a piece of her interior woodwork? $175.
Very rarely seen "peel-away" side view of the "new" Cunarder Mauretania. Folds open to 29" with an extensive key to 117 interesting points on the ship. Six sepia on-board renderings. The ship was too new to include any photos! Also a blurb about the ship. Very good condition with a little dirt on the cover and Liverpool travel agent's stamp. Top notch! Very little is ever seen for Mauretania's pre-war service as it was so brief. $150.
Interesting postal cache with a color image of the second Mauretania on the front and an unusual triangular stamp made for her maiden voyage. Excellent condition. $25.
Invitation to luncheon on board the Mauretania dated June 14, 1939, while she was in Gladstone Dock, Liverpool. Made out to a Mr. Siegel, Esq. In the words of one writer, she was a "faithful, aristocratic, and beautiful lady." Mint condition. $55.
Rare passenger list for the post-war trial trip of the second Mauretania. Among those on board were Frederick Bates (chairman of Cunard), Dennis Bates (future Cunard chairman), Ernest Leach, John Rennie, and John Austin, to name a few. Captain Woollatt in command. Dated April 19, 1947. Some slight scuffing to cover. Otherwise excellent. $45.
Post-war maiden voyage passenger list for the second Mauretania. First class with Captain Woollatt in command. Very full list. Very good condition. $45.
First-class list from the Mauretania's August 29, 1950, sailing from Southampton to New York. Captain Thelwell in command. Passenger has written in pencil that it was a "wonderful trip" and that she "Sat at Purser's Table, Ned Rendell." Tipped-in image of the ship inside. Excellent condition. $15.
4654 Mauretania (1939) Passenger List
Very nice tourist class passenger list for the July 27, 1949, sailing of the second Mauretania. Four pen marks inside denoting passengers. Some slight damage to the back cover. Otherwise in very good condition. $12.
1703 Mauretania (1939) Photograph
Nice original photo of the Mauretania in Southampton. The markings on the back read: “Mauretania, Cunard, S’hampton, 8/58.” There are a few other numbers, but they don’t seem to mean anything. Maybe you can figure them out! In very good condition. $15.
1713 Mauretania (1939) Photograph
Well-composed shot of the Mauretania probably sailing through Southampton water. Measures 4” x 2 ½”. In mint condition. $15.
A sad site, Mauretania at the breakers yard. She's flying her paying off pennant and sporting her short lived green hull. Very crisp. Measures 5" x 3¼". $25.
13265 Mauretania (1939) Photograph
Superb first-generation photo by Stewart Bale of the second-class dining room. Look at all the White Star silver on the sideboard! Stewart Bale stamp on back. Unbelievably clear. 10¾” x 8¾”. In mint condition. $32.
13270 Mauretania (1939) Photograph
Beautiful original photo by Stewart Bale of the first-class lounge. Unbelievably clear with amazing detail. 11” x 8¼”. Stewart Bale stamp on reverse. In mint condition. $32.
Artist rendering card of the second Mauretania. In mint condition. Unused. $6.
Artist's rendering card of the tourist class dining room. Message on back has to do with the war in Europe. Written on and postmarked October 2, 1939. Excellent condition, but some of the cancellation is on the front. $8
1335 Mauretania (1939) Post Card
Super photo card of the cabin dining saloon on the second Mauretania. Postmark hard to read, but it looks like 20 July 1950. Stamped with “Paquebot Posted at Sea” stamp. In very good condition. Very slight bumping of the corners. Unused. $12.
Cunard had great success with intermediate liners post World War I, such as the Franconia. In an attempt to repeat that success, they constructed Media and Parthia. But times and tastes had changed, and slower, smaller cargo/passenger ships just didn't really appeal any more. These ships were never very successful and were sold from the fleet while still relatively young. Dated August, 1952. Measures 22" x 9". Very good condition. $18.
1223 Niagara Passenger Journal
What an incredible item! A hand-written passenger journal kept during the maiden voyage of the Cunard liner Niagara from May 20 to June 3, 1848! The passenger gives each day’s latitude and longitude, daily runs, and speed. He covers the events of each day of the voyage from divine services to a passenger’s birthday. Also talks about spotting another Cunard liner, the Caledonia, while at sea. Much detail!
A bit of history: To ensure its dominance on the Atlantic, the Cunard Line ordered four new ships be built. They were the Niagara, the America, the Europa, and the Canada. Niagara was launched in August of 1847, and on May 20, 1848 departed Liverpool on her maiden voyage to Boston. After many years of service for Cunard, the Niagara was sold to another line and was wrecked near South Stack, Anglesey, on June 6, 1875. Niagara was among the early Cunard record breakers and held the eastbound speed records.
I guarantee you’ll never see another of these! In excellent condition. $500.
13274 Parthia Photograph
An original photo for the Parthia. 10” x 8”. Statistics on there reverse. Excellent condition. $14.
10020 Pavonia Passenger List
Superb passenger list for the Cunard liner Pavonia. Built in 1882, the Pavonia was in service for Cunard until 1900 when she was scrapped. Dated 6 July 1889 with Captain McKay in command, this list has superb cover graphics and is an excellent example of a 19th Century list. $75.
2777 Persia Artist’s Rendering
Nice photo of an artist’s rendering of the Persia. Don’t know the date this was made. Not a very old print, but definitely not a modern print either. Perhaps it was made by Cunard for publicity purposes (?). Measures 10” x 8”. In very good condition. $12.
2511 Queen Elizabeth Abstract of Log
An abstract of log card for the October 21-26, 1964, crossing of the Queen Elizabeth with Captain Watts in command. Famous C.E. Turner painting of the ship on the reverse. The passage lasted 4 days 14 hours at an average speed of 28.41 knots. In good condition with some slight dirt. $18.
3726 Queen Elizabeth Booklet My Voyage in R.M.S. Queen Elizabeth
Loaded with 17 full-color and black & white photos of the first-class public rooms, this hard-cover booklet is one of the best souvenirs you could buy as a memento of your voyage. Contains excellent graphics and even a page of facts and figures about the ship. On the inside back cover is a pocket for the passenger to keep menus, entertainment programs, etc. Near mint in it's original envelope however the pages have come lose from the binding. The better to scan it. Measures 11” x 9”. $38.
First-class, full-color plan, dated June, 1956. 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 her. Very good condition. $40.
Tourist-class plan dated October, 1956. Measures 48" x 9". One photo of a cabin. Very good condition. $15.
Unusual plan for the old QE as Seawise University. Measures 22" x 17". Shows the old first, second, and third classes. Not very many changes at all were made from her Cunard days. Very good condition. Don't see too many of these! $28.
12498 Queen Elizabeth Letter, Maiden Voyage
A letter from the maiden voyage of the R.M.S. Queen Elizabeth. Written on ships’ stationery and dated October 18, 1946, the letter is postmarked October 21, 1946. Previous owner mounted it to a cardboard backing using plastic corner holders so it can be removed if desired. Also included on the display is a post card of the liner. Don’t see too much for the Elizabeth’s maiden voyage! $35.
The 75th and 100th anniversaries of Cunard's founding both occurred in the middle of two world wars so this 1950 joint celebration menu of America's independence and the 110th anniversary of Cunard's founding is the first time in 60 years that Cunard could celebrate an important company anniversary. Great cover graphics, including the Britannia and Queen Elizabeth. (Boy, had they come a long way!) $45.
4853 Queen Elizabeth Menu
A very rare dinner menu from the Verandah Grill on board the Queen Elizabeth. Some of the choices for dinner that evening were Smoked Scotch Salmon with Capers, Escalope of Foie Gras, Marsala, Roast Quarters of Pauillac Lamb with mint sauce and jelly, Long Island Dickling, and Tutti Frutti ice cream! This menu is in excellent condition Menus from the Verandah Grill on the Mary or Elizabeth are rarely seen. In excellent condition but two slightly bumped corners. $22.
2772 Queen Elizabeth Model, Triang
Metal model of the Queen Elizabeth produced in Hong Kong by Triang. Measures 10” in length. Masts are missing. A bit of rust but otherwise in excellent condition. $20.
10125 Queen Elizabeth Photograph
Beautiful broadside photo of the Queen Elizabeth at full speed. This was probably taken during her trials because of the land behind her. Measures 6½” x 4¾”. In very good condition with only slight bending at the corners. $18.
10112 Queen Elizabeth Photograph
Nice bow-on photo of the Queen Elizabeth, probably docking on Southampton on one of her early voyage because there is no sign of the soon-to-be-built Ocean Terminal behind her. Who knows? It may even be pre-maiden voyage! 5½” x 3½”. The photo is stamped “post card” on the reverse. In great condition. $14.
1307 Queen Elizabeth Photograph
An excellent and very clear photograph of the Queen Elizabeth as she picked up speed for her Atlantic voyage. Measures 4¾“ x 3¾”. Slight creases on corners where it was held into an album. Name written in pen on lower border and back. Name also written in pencil on the back. $30.
4495 Queen Elizabeth Photograph
Excellently composed image of the Queen Elizabeth departing New York. Photo is mounted on a stiff card backing. The photo measures 9¾” x 7¾” and is in mint condition. $30.
Taken late in her career, this photo of the QE departing Southampton shows the new lido deck that Cunard added for her cruising role. Crisp, sharp aerial shot. Also shows the Southwestern House Hotel, which later became Cunard's Southampton office. Measures 10" x 8". Fairey Surveys Limited photo. $25.
10076 Queen Elizabeth Photograph
Spectacular close-up bow view of the Queen Elizabeth while docking in Southampton. Measures 6½” x 4¾” and is in excellent condition. $28.
10120 Queen Elizabeth Photograph
Unusual original photograph taken on the forecastle of the Elizabeth while she was docked in Southampton. Note on the back says that the date is 1949. 5¼” x 3¼”. In excellent condition except for one bent corner. $18.
10355 Queen Elizabeth Photograph
Another unusual view, this time a close-up of the stern of the Elizabeth. Quite a unique photo! 5½” x 3½”. In excellent condition. $22.
10197 Queen Elizabeth Photograph
Private snapshot taken of the bow of the Queen Elizabeth while she was in the King George V dry dock in Southampton, probably for her annual overhaul. Note that the water has not yet been drained from the dry dock. 5” x 3 ½”. In excellent condition. $22.
10381 Queen Elizabeth Photograph
Extremely rare view taken on board during one of her annual overhauls. An original London News Agency photograph. No date. Measures 8” x 6”. In very good condition. $35.
Queen Elizabeth Photos, On-Board
This is one of a series of photographs taken by the on-board photographers and sold to passengers as souvenir sets. All photos measure 6¾” x 4½” and are in excellent condition unless otherwise noted. These are $15 each, or if you purchase the entire set, the cost is $120. Click here to see the additional nine images.
10117 The first-class entrance on Promenade Deck, showing two of Maurice Lambert’s fine bronzes in place.
10113 Queen Elizabeth Photograph
On-board photo taken in the dining room of the Elizabeth during a crossing. What’s great about photos like these is you can actually see the china and silver in use. Some crackling to the photo but not really noticeable unless reflected in the light. $15.
Another great photo taken in the dining room showing the china and silver in use. Excellent condition. $15.
10122 Queen Elizabeth Photograph
Great on-deck view of two lady passengers enjoying tea or bullion in their deck chairs. Gotta love the deck blankets and china! $12.
Two interesting photos taken in third-class aboard the Elizabeth. The first shows a couple at their table in the third-class dining room, and the other shows the same lady and her friend out for drinks in the third-class smoking room. On-board photos in third class are quite uncommon. Both are in excellent condition. $18.
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Superb double house flag lapel pin. In excellent condition. No loss to enamel. $45.
1685 Queen Elizabeth Post Card
Wonderful photo card of the Queen Elizabeth probably sailing through Southampton water. In very good condition. Unused. $14.
3071 Queen Elizabeth Post Card
Super broadside view of the Queen Elizabeth at speed. In pristine condition. Unused. $14.
10257 Queen Elizabeth Post Card
Nice broadside color photo taken as she sailed down Southampton water. Unused in great condition. $18.
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10364 Queen Elizabeth Post Card
A very dramatic card of her as she sailed past the Manhattan skyline. Unused in very good condition. $14.
4013 Queen Elizabeth Post Card
Great aerial view of the QE passing lower Manhattan. In excellent condition. Unused. $12.
10333 Queen Elizabeth Post Card
Great color card of the Elizabeth leaving Southampton in a photograph by Beken of Cowes. Unused and in good condition. $8.
3994 Queen Elizabeth Post Card
Great real-photo post card of the first-class observation lounge & cocktail bar on board the Queen Elizabeth. In near perfect condition. $12.
2314 Queen Elizabeth Post Card
Very impressive card for the first-class main lounge. What a huge room! Card is in excellent condition with only very slightly bumped corners and a tiny dark spot on the lower border. $12.
2506 Queen Elizabeth Post Card
Real photo card of the first-class smoking room of the Queen Elizabeth. Card is in near perfect condition. $12.
3129 Queen Elizabeth Post Card
Beautiful card of the main lounge of the Queen Elizabeth, showing the beautiful detail that went into her design. Card is in excellent condition with only a very slight curl to it and very slightly rounded corners. $12.
4802 Queen Elizabeth Post Card
Great real-photo post card for the first-class dining room on board the Queen Elizabeth showing its massive scale. Card is in near perfect condition with only very slightly bumped corners. $12.
4710 Queen Elizabeth Post Card
Real-photo post card of the first-class salon. Card is in near perfect condition. $12.
1346 Queen Elizabeth Post Card
Nice real-photo post card of the first-class garden lounge on board the Queen Elizabeth. Card is in near perfect condition with only a very slight curl to it. $12.
1714 Queen Elizabeth Post Card
A real-photo post card of the first-class verandah grill. Card is in excellent condition. $12.
4030 Queen Elizabeth Post Card
Beautiful photo post card of the cabin smoking room of the QE. Card is in excellent condition. $12.
4179 Queen Elizabeth Post Card
Unusual photo card of the cabin lounge of the Queen Elizabeth. Card is in excellent condition. $12.
1799 Queen Elizabeth Post Card
Rare post card of the tourist winter garden of the Queen Elizabeth. You don’t see post cards of third-class rooms too often. In excellent condition. $12.
4857 Queen Elizabeth Post Card
A real-photo post card of the tourist-class lounge. Card is in very good condition, but it has one bent corner. $10.
2773 Queen Elizabeth Tea Towel, Linen
Souvenir tea towel for the Queen Elizabeth. Made in Ireland with original manufacturer’s sticker still attached. In near-perfect condition with a very slight discoloration on the left-hand side. Measures 31” x 20”. $28.
2068 Queen Elizabeth Writing paper
Unused sheet of plain white writing paper from the Queen Elizabeth. Measures 8” x 6” and is in good condition with some slight creases. $5
Nice fold-out plan measuring 24" x 18" dating to February, 1983. In great condition. $20.
