Interestingly, the bone china first used on the Queens had a definite yellow shade to it. Shortly after the war, Cunard decided to change the color and used a much whiter china. Setting a pre- and post-war piece side by side makes a great comparison.
Has the date of September, 1948, clearly impressed into the saucer. Both pieces are in excellent condition. $125.
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The pre-war tea sets used on the Mary and second Mauretania were bottom marked with that very famous "Cube" logo and registration number. (The cube tea pot was famous both on board ships and off in the 1920's and 1930's.) Post war, they stopped bothering to mark them as "Cube." Here's your chance to add a pre-war hot water jug to your Cunard White Star china collection. Made by Grosvenor. In excellent condition with a slight chip on the inside rim near the spout. Still displays very well. Stands 4" tall. $75.
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Lovely individual creamer from the tea service of the Queens. Near mint made by Foley. Stands 3" tall. $45.
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As we know, this pattern was introduced with the Queen Mary in 1936. The date mark of November, 1935, is impressed into the saucer, clearly showing that this set was intended for the Mary because it was used on no other ship in the fleet at the time. This probably made her maiden voyage with her and may have been taken of by a souvenir hunter! In very good condition with a stained hairline in the bottom of the cup. See photo. Displays beautifully. $145.
Fine bone china sugar dish in the pre-war rose pattern as used aboard Aquitania. Hand-painted and produced by Copelands, this piece measures about 2" across and stands 1½". In near-mint condition. A very beautiful pattern! $45.
21404 Cunard Dinner Plate
Made by Mintons and back stamped with a date code for 1904, this fine example of the blue delft pattern measures about 9½” across. This pattern is popularly thought of as the second-class pattern for Lusitania and Mauretania, but archival photos taken during Lusitania’s first visit to New York show that this pattern was actually used in first class. A single piece of this pattern was recovered from the wreck of Lusitania in 1982 during the Oceaneering salvage work.
Two variations of this pattern exist. This example is the rarer of the two where the vines come off the rim and go into the deeper section of the plate.
Very good condition (no cracks or staining) with a nice clear logo. The tiniest of chips out of the back rim that cannot be seen from the front. Light crazing and utensil marks. Top marked pre-WWI Cunard china is getting very hard to find. $550.
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Very fine hand-painted bone china luncheon plate in the "Currents" pattern. Made by Copeland Spode and dated 1925. After the war, for nearly all their dinnerware, Cunard switched to back marking their china. Near-mint condition with very few utensil mark. No fading, cracking, or crazing. One flea-bite chip in the back rim that is not visible from the front. Interestingly, this pattern is rarer and harder to find than any other first-class Cunard pattern from the 20’s. $150.
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Bone china hand-painted bread plate in the “Bird-of-Paradise” pattern. Measures just over 6” across. Not a souvenir item but an in-service piece. Produced by Tuscan china and bottom marked with the Cunard logo. Used on the Cunarders in the 1920’s. In excellent condition. No chips, cracks, or crazing. $75.
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Unusually rare pattern to find marked Cunard White Star. This pattern was used in the first-class dining room on Mauretania as well as others. Made by Booths. The saucer measures 6" in diameter. No chips, cracks, or crazing. There is some wear to the gold on the rim of the cup. $175.
Lovely Greek Key pattern with gold trim as used in the first-class dining room of Mauretania and others. Very hard to find this pattern marked Cunard White Star. Some light utensil marks; otherwise, near mint. This pattern was also used on board the Queens in third class without the gold banding. Measures 7" in diameter. $95.
Mintons chamber pot in the pattern used in first class at the time of Lusitania. Bottom marked with the pre-World War I Cunard ribbon logo. Excellent condition, retaining almost all of its original gold trim. No chips, cracks, or crazing. Measures about 7½" across and 5" high. $245.
It's hard to believe that as late as the 1930's second- and third-class passengers had to go down the hall to use the facilities. Or they could use one of these! This example of a Cunard White Star chamber pot measures about 7½" across and 5" high. Produced by Mintons, this is fully marked with Mintons name (both written and impressed) and the CWS logo on the bottom. Excellent condition. Very little wear to the gold trim. $195.
Foley bone-china tea pot, measuring just about 3¼” square. Good condition but one of the flanges to hold the lid on is broken. Tip it carefully! No cracks, chips, or crazing. $125.
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An exceptionally rare piece of Foley bone-china from the service of the Queens. Measures 3½” across the mouth of the cup and stands 2¼” high. In very good condition with some slight scuffing on the saucer. $135.
Classic all-white demi-tasse cup and saucer made for Cunard White Star by Minton. Near mint with no chips, cracks, or crazing. $145.
Interesting all-white variation of the rarely seen bone china sherbet dish. Very unusual in that it is made by Staffordshire. Stands about 2½" tall. In mint condition. See the archival photo at left, taken on the Queen Mary, for an example of this dish in use. Two available @ $95.
Foley bone-china footed dish. Measures about 3” across the top and stands about 2” high. Excellent condition with no cracks, chips, or crazing. One of the harder Foley pieces to find. $95.
Foley bone-china side plate, measuring 6½” across. Date mark impressed into the bottom of some. Very good condition. A quantity available. $45
Foley bone-china tea cup and saucer from the post-WWII service of the Queens. The in-service saucer is dated 1964. The cup interestingly is a souvenir sold on board in the gift shops. Not many pieces of souvenir Foley china are seen. Very good condition. No chips, cracks, or crazing. $75.
It seems for a brief time in the post-war period that Cunard White Star continued to have their china supplied by Copelands, but by the late 1940's, they had moved to Foley. Perhaps a cheaper manufacturer? This is a rare post-war Copelands piece because of the whiter shade of the china. Excellent condition. Measures 2" across. $40.
The ubiquitous shell dish as used on the Queens. This filled many uses, apparently at the stewards' discretion. In archival photos, I've seen it used for olives, cashews, and lemon/lime slices. See archival photo at left. Measures 5" across. Made by Foley. Excellent condition with a small chip out of the back. $40.
The ubiquitous shell dish as used on the Queens. This filled many uses, apparently at the stewards' discretion. In archival photos, I've seen it used for olives, cashews, and lemon/lime slices. Measures 3½" across. Made by Foley. See photos for condition. A quantity available @ $35 each.
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Kosher dinner plate as used on the Queens. $65.
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Have your morning brew just like I do in a lovely cup and saucer from the service of the Queens. Great condition. $60.
Side bowl as used on the Queens, Caronia, and second Mauretania. Excellent. A quantity available @ $22 ea.
Unusual shallow bowl made by Maddock. Excellent condition. $32.
Nice oval asparagus dish. Don't see too many of these. Excellent condition. $35.
Rarely seen cereal bowl. Excellent condition. $35.
Rare egg hoop from the post-WWII on-board Cunard service. Full Cunard logo inside. This pattern was used in both first and second class on all the major post war Cunard ships, including Mauretania and Caronia. Excellent condition. A quantity available at @ 65 ea.
Very rare hors d'oeuvre dish made by Empire. This were used on the "Barlett" hors d'oeuvre trolleys that the waiters pushed around to each table with a selection of appetizers to tempt you. The back of this is marked "3," because each dish was placed in a particular order in the trolley. A few light crazing marks. The only one of this pattern I have ever seen. See archival at left for a photo of these types of trays in use in their trolley on the Queen Elizabeth. $125.
Third-class cereal bowl as used on the Queens. Excellent condition. $32.
2999 Cunard Fruit Bowl, Third Class (ca. 1936-1960s)
A shallow bowl in the pattern used in third-class on the Queens. A variation of this Greek Key pattern was also used on board the Cunarders of the 1920s except the earlier pieces have gold bands around the edges of the dishes. Bottom marked with the name of the manufacturer and Cunard. 8” across. In good overall condition but has a chip out of the rim on the front and some darkened crazing. Would still display beautifully. $30.
Small creamer from the plain mottled breakfast set as used on the Queens. Made by George Clews & Co. Stands 3" tall. Very good condition. Tough to find these marked Cunard White Star. $45.
Lovely individual tea pot in the plain mottled breakfast pattern as used on the Queens. Made by George Clews & Co. Stands 3¼" tall and 3¾" wide. Near-mint condition. Even still has the "ears" on the lid to prevent it falling off when pouring. Tiny flea bite on the side of the knob of the lid. There is a letter "A" impressed into the bottom of the item. Any ideas what the "A" stands for? $145.
Sugar bowl in the plain mottled breakfast pattern as used on the Queens. Made by George Clews & Co. 2" wide. Good condition. Hair-line crack on one side that has not discolored. Displays well. $35.
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Extremely rare asparagus server in the pinewood pattern made by Elkington and dated 1936. Obviously made for the Mary. I've seen an inventory of silver on the Queen Mary from 1939 that lists 17 of these on board. Being a serving piece, these were quite expensive to buy so not many were carried.
Very good condition. No silver loss. Some slight bends and dings from years of use. I have one of these in my personal collection, and here's your chance to add one to yours. One of the few I know to exist. A top-notch opportunity for one of you. $375.
16215 Cunard Asparagus Tongs
Wonderful pair of asparagus tongs made by Harrison Bros. Excellent condition. $55.
13305 Cunard Asparagus Tongs
Beautiful pair of asparagus tongs made by Elkington. Dating to 1921, these tongs are in excellent condition. $55.
Made by Elkington and dated 1920, this lovely Cunard iced butter dish is very unusually a Kosher piece. In very good condition with a few dings to the rim of the insert and the typical use marks. No plate loss. Measures 7½” in diameter and about 2” high. The last time I was on board QE2 for a transatlantic, I was pleased to see that they are still using iced butter dished in the dining room to this day. $95.
Lovely Kosher iced butter dish in the pinewood pattern as used throughout the Cunard fleet. Both pieces marked with the Hebrew word for "Kosher" and are Cunard White Star. Measures 5" across. I've seen examples of iced butter dishes for many transatlantic companies, and these seem to be a first-class table prerequisite. The black mark seen on the back are stickers that can easily be removed. Has a dent to the insert and someone has scratched the name "Ben" into the bottom of the bowl, which can't be seen with the insert in place. Made by Elkington and date marked 1939. $75.
Lovely iced butter dish in the pinewood pattern as used throughout the Cunard fleet. Measures 5" across. Usual use marks. No plate loss. Very good condition. The black mark seen on the back is a sticker and can easily be removed. Both pieces (top and bottom) are marked Cunard White Star. A similar type is still in used on QE2 today. Made by Elkington and date marked 1936. $85.
I am proud to offer an item that only very few collectors are ever able to say they own. A Cunard chafing dish produced by Elkington and dated 1921. How many of these do we ever see? Complete with burner and base (Pinewood pattern, no date). Two arms of the burner support are separated but could easily be fixed with a drop of solder. One knob of a handle is also missing. Typical use marks. An outstanding item. $350.
There's silver, and then there's silver. This immense champagne bucket and stand was designed with a heavy base to keep it upright in rough seas. Together these pieces measure over 18” tall. The bucket is 8” in diameter at the upper rim and 9½” tall. The stand is 13” tall. Both produced by Elkington plate. In the the pinewood pattern, the bucket and stand are each dated 1936.
You can see in the attached archival image the same type of bucket and stand in use on Queen Mary.
There are two
dents in the rim and two dents in the base of the bucket. Both of these
could be fixed by a good silversmith. The rest is in very good
condition with the usual nicks, dings, and marks from use. It's a massive
thing weighing about 15 pounds. $3850.
And for those of you who only want the bucket....
Cunard White Star champagne bucket without stand. Made by Elkington and date marked 1945. The bucket is about 8” in diameter at the upper rim and stands 9½” tall. Very good condition. There are three dents in the rim and two dents in the base of the bucket. All of these could be fixed by a good silversmith. The rest is in very good condition with the usual nicks, dings, and marks from use. Loss of silver plate inside the bottom of the bucket where the bottle rested. Imagine serving champagne from this at your next function! $395.
Highly sought-after condiment set in the pinewood pattern. Made by Elkington and date marked 1939. No plate loss and very little wear. Excellent condition. Measures 4" from handle to front and stands about 2½ tall. $175.
Nice creamer from the coffee service in the pinewood pattern. Made by Elkington and dated to 1936. Marked "5 oz. cap" on the bottom. Stands 3" tall, not counting the handle. This is the smaller of the two sizes. Very good condition. $75.
What do I say about a piece like this? Stands about 8½" tall and is about 6½" wide. Made by Elkington and in near-mint condition with an unusual date mark of 1938. Happily has both its original bottles and stoppers. See the archival photo for a piece just like this in use. A few nicks in the stoppers. Yet another rare opportunity for one of you. $495.
Mint-condition steward's table crumber. Such good condition, you can see your reflection in the pan. Made by Roberts & Belk. Measures 12½". An excellent addition to anyone's collection, especially because they are rarely seen in this condition. Just imagine the steward sweeping you table between courses. They still do this today on QE2. $235.
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In a 1936 article reviewing the new silver service for the Queen Mary, the writer found much to praise with the exception of this one piece. He found the hammered copper finger bowls to be a distraction from the elegance of the rest of her dining-room service. Made by Elkington and measures 4" across and stands 2" tall. Very good condition. $45.
Dinner fork in the pinewood pattern. Made by Roberts & Belk. Measures about 7½" in length. $20.
Laurel-leaf pattern fork. This pattern was first introduced on the first Mauretania after World War I. Made by Chester. Measures about 7½" long. $18.
Measures about 7". Two available @ $18 each.
Measures 7" in length but are a smaller width than the salad forks. A quantity available @ $18 each.
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Claw tongs. 5" long. Perfect condition with perfect logo. Elkington plate, dated to 1920. $75.
Exquisite claw-patterned ice tongs in the pinewood pattern. Made by Elkington and dated 1936. Measures 5" in length. Excellent condition. A rarely seen piece. Make your next cocktail with it! $95.
Dinner knife in the pinewood pattern. Measures about 9" in length. Very good condition with stainless steel blade. Made by Roberts & Belk. Excellent condition. $20.
Fish knife in the laurel-leaf pattern. Made by Chester. Measures 8". This pattern was introduced on the first Mauretania in the 1920's. Very good condition. Some dings. $20.
Pinewood pattern fish knife by Roberts & Belk. Measures almost 8". Some wear to the logo and some utensil markings. No plate loss. $15.
Pinewood pattern fruit knife by by Roberts & Belk. Stainless steel blade. In good condition. Measures about 7½". $15.
10129 Cunard Knife, Fish
Fine example of a silver fish knife as used in first class on board the Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth. This pattern was originally used on the Cunard liners of the 1920’s but was then transferred to the Mary when she made her maiden voyage in 1936. In very good condition, this knife measures 8” in length and is from her Kosher Meat service. $10.
Reeded-handled knife as used on Mauretania and Aquitania in the 1920s. Made by Elkington Plate with no date mark. Measures 8¾". Very good condition. $20.
10030 Cunard Knife
Great Cunard fish knife. This is the pattern used in third class aboard the Queens. In excellent condition. Logo is crisp and clear. Measures 8" long. $10.
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21590 Cunard Napkin Ring, 19th Century
Cunard napkin ring from the turn of the last century. Very good condition with a clear logo. No silver loss. $65.
Cunard White Star nut dish. A little over 5" across from handle to tip. The typical use marks. Not too often seen. Made by Chester. $45.
Very nice demi-tasse spoon in the pinewood pattern. Measures about 5" long. Made by Roberts & Belk. Excellent condition. Two available @ $15 each.
Unusual dinner spoon made by Elkington with no date mark. Oddly, the CWS logo is on the top of the handle. Not sure why. Measures just over 7" in length. Very good condition. $25.
Dinner spoon measuring about 7½" long, produced by Roberts & Belk. Excellent condition. A quantity available @ $20 each.
Unusual grapefruit spoon in the pinewood pattern. Made by Roberts & Belk, measuring over 7" in length. Excellent condition. $65.
Elkington. Dated 1921. Holds 2½ pints. Usual use marks with some plate loss and pitting to the handles. $60.
Lovely Cunard White Star silver syrup server. Made by Elkington and dated 1939. Stands about 7" tall. Fairly heavy piece and very well designed even down to the spout cleaner in the lid. Typical use marks. $225.
Speaking of syrup servers, a friend of mine was sailing on QE2 in the early 1990's and ordered pancakes. Her syrup was served to her in, of all things, a White Star syrup server! Needless to say, she asked if she could "obtain" it, and was told no by the very understanding waiter!
Very rare toast rack in the pinewood pattern. Made by Elkington and dated 1936. Like all the others I've seen, they have some slight bending to the hoops. The only one left in the archives on the Queen Mary is actually missing one of its hoops. There is a crack at the base of one of the hoops and another is separated at its foot but neither of these are really noticeable and can be easily fixed. Displays fine. $175.
This soup tureen holds 1½ pints and states so on the bottom. Made by Elkington and date marked 1946. From handle to handle, it measures 9½" and stands 3½" tall. This is one of the rarer large sizes. Has some dings and shows usage. $165.
This nice little tureen is half the size of the next larger size. This one from the Kosher service and is marked "Meat." Measures 7½" across from handle to handle and stands about 3" tall. Made by Elkington and dated to 1939. Very good condition. $125.
Elegant bud vase as used on the Queen Mary before the war. Made by Embassy. Despite having a heavy base, these always show signs dents from having toppled over, but fortunately, not so much in this example. Lots of dings from use. Stand about 7" tall. See a similar bud vase in use on the Queen Mary in the archival at left. $125.