Ocean Liner Silver and Other Metals

Silver and other metal objects can be the focal point of a great collection, or they can be the finishing touches to a setting, or individual items can be worthwhile collectibles on their own. No matter what the objective, these artifacts are among the most desirable for any ocean liner collection.

The silver plated sign holder was used in Cunard White Star ships' dining rooms. The wings at the top held signs with the table number printed on both sides so diners would know their assigned table. Similar sign holders are still used today on cruise ships and in banquet facilities, but this is vintage with the Cunard White Star logotype engraved on its very heavy base.

Spoons, forks, and knives--along with specialty items, such as fish knives--are wonderful ocean liner collectibles. Most feature the emblem or house flag of the line. The spoons shown at the right are all from White Star Line (before the merger with Cunard). But we have place settings and individual utensils available from a variety of steamship and cruise lines.

RMS Regina Pepper Shaker

This pepper shaker was sold as a souvenir on board the RMS Regina. It features the ship's name and White Star Line house flag in cloisonne.

QE2 pastry rack

When having tea on board one of the Cunard ships, this is the kind of rack that would hold your savories and sweets. If having tea on deck, the waiter would carry this kind of rack and as you pointed out your selections, he would use tongs to serve them to you. This rack, which is silver plated measures 17 inches tall, 12 inches across from foot to foot on the handle sides and 6 1/2 inches wide between the front and back feet. The three trays, which can be removed, are 9 inches in diameter.
Offered at $4,000.

Queen Mary Launch Medallion

These highly collectible bronze medallions commemorated the launch of RMS Queen Mary. The cases measure 4 1/8 inches square. The medallions measure 2 3/4 inches in diameter and are 1/4 inch thick.

Cunard Silver Creamer

This heavy restaurant plate silver creamer was the type used on most Cunard ships. It measures 4 1/2 inches across between the end of the spout and end of the handle, 4 inches high, and is 1 1/2 inches wide.

Salt, Pepper, Sugar Shakers

This three-piece set is BSL plate from England and is original to the Queen Elizabeth 2's earliest sailing days.

The salt and pepper shakers are marked C2/38 and the sugar shaker is marked c2/37, all also have Cunard engraved on their bottoms. They open with a screw plug at the bottom for filling.

The salt and pepper shakers ae each 3 1/4 inches high and 1 3/8 inches in diameter. The sugar shaker is 4 3/4 inches high by 2 1/8 inches in diameter.

All are in very good condition, with some normal wear from age and use.

PRICE REDUCED! Was $440.00 for the set of three NOW $225.00

Creamer and Sugar

This creamer and sugar set is also original to the Queen Elizabeth 2's earliest years. They are maked BSL Silver Plate England C2/51 and 12 1/2 oz.

The creamer is 3 3/8 inches high by 3 inches in diameter and 5 1/2 inches across from the end of the spout to the end of the handle.
The sugar bowl is 2 1/2 inches high and 3 inches in diameter and is also marked 8 ozs. Both are also engraved with Cunard.
The creamer is in fair condition with some pitting and small dents. The sugar bowl is in good condition with some marks from normal wear.

$225.00 for the set

Cunard Line Pitcher

This is a pitcher reportedly used by the crew of a Cunard steam ship around the turn of the last century. The pitcher measures 11 1/2 inches high and 7 1/2 inches across from the end of the handle to the end of the spout.

It is in good condition, with some minor staining on its brass surface and a few dents. This is a rare piece and the real experts out there will appreciate it.
$300.00