Superb pre-WWI silver-plated ashtray with Cunard flag enameled in the center.  I have an identical ashtray for White Star in my own collection, and notice that the maker seems to have made one flag (a swallowtail) and used is for whatever company needed souvenirs.  Must have been cheaper that way!  Very good condition with some marks in the bottom of the bowl from cigarettes.  Enameled flag is perfect.  Measures 4½" in diameter.  Definitely dates to the pre-WWI period.  $125.

Full-color Wills cigarette card for the Mauretania.  This one dates to the pre-WWI period because the back mentions that she will soon be eclipsed by the "White Star liners Olympic and Titanic now building 1911."  Excellent condition with some slight bumping to corners.  $20.

Post-war cigarette card by Wills from their "Merchant Ships of the World" series, which I believe was done in 1924.  She is still listed as the fastest ship in the world.  Very good condition.  $10.

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Superb fold-open color-coded deck plan for her Sea Breeze Vacation Cruises.  Very interesting plan because it shows in detail the upgrades and modifications made to her, including the addition of many private baths.  Lots of unusual details shown like the location of the cabins for the bank staff.  A large, clear interior photo of her verandah cafe and an exterior on the second-class boat deck.

I'm going to evoke my standard line here and say that I love cruise plans for her because you get first and second class in one shot.  In fact, this one also shows some of the better third-class cabins were used on her cruises.  Measures 34" x 33" and is in near-mint condition with just the tiniest of pin holes at some of the folds.  You will not be disappointed with this plan!  Very late because she is in her white phase.  $150.

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"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.

Colorful linen handkerchief produced about the time of her entry into service showing her compared to various monuments to show her great size.  Happily there is no fading and the colors are still vibrant.  To be so old, it's in great shape with just a few frays at the corners.  Measures over 13" x 12".  $125.

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.

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Real photo card of Mauretania on the ways at Swan Hunter.  She would be launched very shortly as it looks like the viewing platform is under construction just under the bow.  You can just see her name peeking through the scaffolding.  Amazing image!  Unused and in excellent condition.  $85.

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.  $35.

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Exceedingly rare real photographic card of Mauretania as a hospital ship.  Painting her as a hospital ship really showed off her fine lines, especially at the stern.  Unused and in excellent condition with just a bumped corner.  $95.

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 condition with one dog-eared corner.  $75.

This shot is one of the best I have ever seen for Mauretania.  Not only that, it is amazingly clear.  Dates to the early 1920's.  She's a beauty!  Unused and in mint condition.  Need I say that it would scan amazingly well?  $85.

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."  Posted July 27, 1917, with a family message on the back.  Slight bumping to the edges and the corners.  $35.

Prior to WWI, Cunard and White Star had different philosophies about how to get passengers to London as fast as possible.  White Star chose the Southampton route (because it also gave them a continental port), but Cunard chose Fishguard as a first UK stop.  This photographic post card shows Mauretania in Fishguard Harbor on one of her earlier visits.  This card is so sharp you can read the names on the tenders.  A slight dog-ear to a corner and a chipped corner.  $45.

I've always liked these pre-WWI woven-in-silk post cards.  I've only seen the occasional one done after the war.  Unused and in excellent condition with some dirt along the top edge.  $60.

Sepia rendering of Mauretania.  Written on and postmarked July 29, 1909.  Fair condition.  $5.

The famous card of Mauretania in Southampton.  Postmarked at sea on July 3, year unreadable.  Stamp missing.  Very good condition.  $5.

Beautiful Deco styling on this piece made from her pine decking.  Still has its original match striker on the side.  Unfortunately, doesn't come with any smokes.  In fantastic condition.  Stands 2½" tall and is 3½" across.  One of the more uncommon items made from her.  $95.

An unusual piece, possibly a pencil holder as so many different items were made for desk sets.  Stands about 3½" tall.  Hand made from her pine decking.  Excellent condition with some scuffs and bumps.  $45.

Wonderful pair of candlesticks made from the teak handrail of the Mauretania.  Standing 8" tall, these are in excellent condition. One candlestick has a plaque from Hughes, Bolckow Shipbreaking Co. in Blyth, Northumberland, attesfting to their origin.  Just imagine gracing your table with the ship that held the Blue Ribband for 22 years!  I have only ever seen 4 pairs of these including the set I own personally.  $275.

You all know what's in a copy of the Shipbuilder, which is way too much to list.  Runs 112 pages of information and 62 pages of excellent ads for a total of 174 pages.  Lots of photos and information not found elsewhere.  If you want to know anything about the second Mauretania, it's in here, including complete fold-out profiles and deck plans.

Comes with the memorandum dated July 21, 1939, stating that the copy was paid for by Allen West (the company that provided electric starters on board).  This particular copy was sent to V. Breeze.

Some foxing on cover and spine has been taped; otherwise contents excellent.  $250.

Tourist-class fold-out plan dated August, 1958.  In excellent condition.  $20.

Another great full-color Cunard plan from the early 1960's.  Chockablock with some great glossy color photos, several of which are from Caronia, Queen Mary, and Queen Elizabeth, 31 in all!  This is for her Mediterranean service after she was painted green.  "Of the 8,000 men and women aboard Cunard ships, the majority are stewards, stewardesses, and other catering personnel.  They offer an aggregate of over 50,000 years of experience."

For some reason, plans fro her are difficult to come by.  One of the last good ones for this beloved ship.  She didn't have a lot of time left.  Excellent condition.  $50.

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.

Original press photo dated March, 31, 1939, or Mauretania being fitted out.  Has a Paris press stamp.  Blurb on back is in French.  Measures 7" x 5".  Very good condition with some waviness because of the glue on the press blurb on the back.  $30.

Original press photo showing the funnel being taken of the ship during her refit in Liverpool in September, 1946.  They are also taking of the degaussing strip.  Probably the start of her post-war refit.  Measures 9" x 7½".  Very good condition.  $40.

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.

Very sad photo of her during the scrapping process.  Stamped on back Thomas W. Ward., Ltd.  The forward funnel has been cut in half.  Measures 8"x 10"  Very good condition.  $50.

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.

For those (like myself) trying to rebuild the Cunard onboard gift shop in your home, here is an oddity.  Wooden barrel pen and pencil holder.  Happily comes with both its original floaty Mauretania pencil (the ship has a black hull) and pencil (the ship is in her short-lived green phase).  Excellent condition.  Never seen another.  $75.  

33854  Mauretania (1939)                 Tie Bar

From her on-board gift shop comes this enameled tie bar.  Excellent condition.  $40.

13274  Parthia                                      Photograph

An original photo for the Parthia.  10” x 8”.  Statistics on the reverse.  Excellent condition.  $14.

First-class, full-color plan, dated December, 1954.  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.  Get it while you can as I have trouble keeping these in stock.  Very good condition.  $40.

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Tourist-class plan with 11 images.  In excellent condition.  Probably dates to the late 1950's or 1960's.  $20.

Cabin-class plan various dates.  The plan boast 11 interior and exterior images.  Dated June 1962 and in excellent condition.  This is my last one!  $20.

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Fantastic full-color first-class plan from the 1960's.  Great 3-D rendering of a cabin.  18 color interior and exterior images.  The glossy pages and happy "passengers/models" in the photos make this plan nearly as nice as any other done for her.  Near mint.  $25.

Cunard White Star souvenir mechanical pencil.  Still works and has its original lead.  In very good condition.  $45.

Original Daily Telegraph photo dating from the 1960's of a Cunard window display.  Note the photo in the background of the QE passing a palm tree in the background.  That's definitely not Southampton Water!  Measures 11½" x 9½".  Excellent condition.  $30. 

Original Stuart Bale photo of the first-class Writing Room on the Queen Elizabeth.  Crystal clear image.  Measures about 11" x 9".  Stuart Bale stamp on back and embossed with Stuart Bale's name on front lower right edge.  Mint condition.  $40.

Original Stuart Bale photo of the Cabin Class Gym on the QE.  Crystal clear image of the same type of equipment used on Titanic (and every other liner's gym).  Measures about 11" x 9".  Stuart Bale stamp on back and embossed with Stuart Bale's name on front lower right edge.  Mint condition.  $40. 

Beautiful enameled Stratton style 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.  $45.

Lovely fine-bone china pin tray made by Staffordshire.  No loss of paint of gold trim.  No chipping, cracking, or crazing.  In short, it's mint.  Measures about 5" x 4".  $40.

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 be fantastic framed!  See item 30310 above for a Stuart Bale photo of this room on board.  $145.

I also have a large inventory of post cards and stationary from the Queen Elizabeth.  If there is something you need, send me an e-mail.  I probably have it. 

30045    Queen Elizabeth                  Shoe Horn

What a unique item from her gift shop.  I had to wonder when I saw this, who would take a transatlantic crossing and come home with a souvenir shoe horn?  Oh, well....  In great condition with a fine leather sleeve.  $30.

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Silver souvenir spoon.  Happily, no damage to the double house flag logo.  Great condition.  Measures about 4¾" in length.  $55.

Dated April, 1986.  This 24-page booklet describes the measures taken on board for general hygiene and sanitation.  Illustrated with crudely drawn cartoons -- some are almost comical!  Cunard at the height of the Trafalgar era.  Not likely to find this anywhere else!  $20.

A sticker produced for the 10th anniversary in 1979.  Unused in very good condition.  Measures 8" x 7".  $10.

I "heart" QE2.  Most likely from the 1980's.  $5.

Medallion produced to commemorate her return to service in 1987 after she had been re-engined with diesels.  In its original slipcover.  $25.

This passenger list comes from an era Cunard was still supplying us with passenger lists.  For her 94-day, 38,000-mile 1983 Circle Pacific and Orient Odyssey.  John Duffy is listed as hotel manager, and he stayed with her until her arrival in Dubai.  Extremely large list measuring 12" x 8".  Excellent condition.  $18. 

Wonderful stern view as she makes her passage down the Clyde from the builder's yard.  7" x 5".  Excellent condition.  $15.

Possibly taken in November, 1968, when she arrived in Greenock to take on her lifeboats.  The ship is brand new.  Measures over 6" x 4".  Mounted to cardboard backing.  Excellent condition.  $15.

She is looking stunning and new in her original configuration.  Possibly taken when she arrived in Greenock to take on her lifeboats.  Measures over 6" x 4".  Mounted to cardboard backing.  Excellent condition.  $15.

Unusual close-up view of QE2's mast.  Possibly taken in November, 1968, when she arrived at Greenock after her passage down the Clyde.  Measures over 6" x 4".  Mounted to cardboard backing.  Excellent condition.  $15.

Aerial view of QE2 departing for a cruise to Israel.  The blurb on the back tells us that only 580 passengers were on board, mostly Jews from the U.S.  This cruise was to celebrate Passover and the 25th anniversary of Israel.  12 marine commandos were on board to deal with any terrorism attempts.  Measures 10" x 8".  Very clear.  $20.

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While in the Queen's Room during the past-passenger cocktail party during QE2's Farewell to Britain cruise, the staff captain came up to me and told me how nice this pin is and asked where I got it because he knew it was from her early years of service.  No damage to enamel. Excellent condition.  Two available @ $65 ea.

It's tough to date this QE2 souvenir.  This fine bone china dish made Coalport measures about 5" in diameter and has a fantastic old style Cunard logo in gold.  No loss to gold leaf.  Mint condition.  $25.

These were among the best souvenir items offered on QE2's recent final cruises and crossings.  Available at any bar, these shot glasses sport the official Farewell logo.  $30.

Unused reservation card for the Tables of the World Restaurant.  Mint.  $2.

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As built, QE2 had Pametrada turbines.  We're all aware of the overheating and breaking of blades on her trial cruise.  To rectify this, strengthening wires were strung between the blades through tubes.  While I'm not a "techie," I suspect that the tube going through this blade is part of that "fix." When she was finally converted from steam to diesel in 1987, her turbines were removed and the blades made into souvenir sculptures by Michael Cox.

This piece of blading stands 4¼" tall.  It comes with it's original box and a certificate of authenticity.  Own a piece of one of the last turbine-driven passenger liners to cross the Atlantic.  $185.

What a conversation piece!  This large piece of turbine blading stands 6½" tall and shows the end where the blade attached to the rotor.  Very unusual.  Comes with a certificate of authenticity.  In the gift shop on board QE2, there was an entire turbine blade mounted on a wooden stand.  The price was $1,500!  This can be yours for $225.