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Celebrating the
grand age of
Travel |
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Many people will know of Robert Louis Stevenson’s famous
observation that ‘To travel hopefully is a better thing
than to arrive …’ and he also said ‘For my
part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel
for travel’s sake.’ These quotes sum up the
attitude for many in Britain over the years – there is
as much or more interest in the journey, and the means of travel
itself, as there is in the destination.
Great ocean liners, steam trains, flying boats, touring Europe
in an open-topped car … these, and the associated images
of luxury that traditionally surround them, sum up the romance
of the so-called Golden Age of Travel, particularly in the period
between the two world wars.
With low-cost flights to almost anywhere and rather characterless
trains cris-crossing Europe, today’s travelling public
can perhaps be forgiven for taking more interest in the destination
than the travel itself, but at least there are the transatlantic
liners and cruise ships that still epitomise the luxurious and
exotic end of the travel market.
Another quote, this time from a proverb, that ‘Travel
broadens the mind’, and collecting the memorabilia of the
Golden Age will certainly do likewise, informing as well as entertaining.
Memorabilia from the time includes luggage labels, menu cards
and furnishings from the great liners; paintings, nameplates
and even the famous table lamps from Pullman railway carriages. Wicker
bar furniture from the Imperial Airways Empire flying boats and
matched luggage sets from 1930s Bentley touring cars have also
appeared in the salerooms.
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101199
The Titanic, replica of the whistle used by the Mate on
watch who spotted the iceberg
Made from solid brass, and from the same tooling that
was used to make the 1912 original
The original was manufactured by ACME whistles and
supplied to the White Star Line in 1912
It carries the name of the ship TITANIC on the side
When the Mate on watch saw the iceberg "dead ahead" he
raised the alarm by blowing his whistle
The actual whistle used by the Mate on watch sold at
auction in London for £3,100
This is a faithful replica of that whistle
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101166
The Titanic, replica pair of
linen hand-towels, from the same Irish Linen Mills that
supplied in 1912
Pair of Irish Linen Hand Towels, each 85cm x
45cm (33" x 17"), from the same Linen
Mills and to the same design as that supplied
for use on The Titanic
Being the most opulent ship of her day, The Titanic
was fitted out with the finest items of their
kind
The linen used for First Class passengers was
the finest Irish Linen
These large Hand Towels are a faithful modern
production of what would have been on "A" Deck
on the Titanic
The linen has a subtle floral pattern through
it and towards the bottom is the logo of the
RMS TITANIC and the wording 'A' DECK
Includes a reprinted Menu and mini-poster, and
each pair is boxed. |
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101167
The Titanic, replica set of 4
napkins, from the same Irish Linen Mills that supplied
in 1912
Set of 4 Irish Linen Napkins, each 47cm square
(18" square), from the same Linen Mills
and to the same design as that supplied for use
on The Titanic
Being the most opulent ship of her day, The Titanic
was fitted out with the finest items of their
kind
The linen used for First Class passengers was
the finest Irish Linen
These large Napkins are a faithful modern production
of what would have been use on the Captain's
table in the First Class dining room
The linen has a subtle floral pattern through
it and in the top right corner is embroidered
the logo of the RMS TITANIC
Includes a reprinted Menu and mini-poster, and
each set of 4 napkins is boxed.
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101168
The Titanic, replica set of 4
place mats, from the same Irish Linen Mills that supplied
in 1912
Set of 4 Irish Linen Place Mats, each 50cm x 32cm
(19" x 13"), from the same Linen Mills
and to the same design as that supplied for use
on The Titanic
Being the most opulent ship of her day, The Titanic
was fitted out with the finest items of their kind
The linen used for First Class passengers was the
finest Irish Linen
These large Place Mats are a faithful modern production
of what was used on the tables of the First Class
dining room
The linen has a subtle floral pattern through it
and towards the bottom is embroidered the logo
of the RMS TITANIC and the wording CAPTAIN'S TABLE
Includes a reprinted Menu and mini-poster, and
each set of 4 place mats is boxed. |
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101248
The Titanic, replica silver spoon,
from the original suppliers Arthur Price of England
Hand made silver and silver plate spoon as would
have been used on the Captain's Table, from the
same supplier to the Titanic, Arthur Price of England
Being the most opulent ship of her day, The Titanic
was fitted out with the finest items of their kind
Arthur Price of England, master cutlers and silversmiths
since 1902, provided the cutlery for the prestigious
First Class dining room
This spoon is a faithful modern production of what
was supplied by Arthur Price for the Titanic
This version is also engraved with the signature
of Millvina Dean, the 'Darling of the Titanic'
who, at the age of just 9 weeks was the youngest
survivor
Also includes a certificate of authenticity hand-signed
by Millvina Dean along with two descendants of
Arthur Price
Each spoon is boxed |
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101283
Sculpted model of the LNER 4-6-2 "Flying
Scotsman"
LNER 4-6-2 "Flying Scotsman" class A3
- sculpted model
This famous locomotive hauled express passenger
trains for the London and North Eastern Railway
Co in the first half of the 20th Century.
During its 35 year operational life it had its
single chimney replaced with a double in order
to improve performance and efficiency.
Its popularity was sealed when it was displayed
at the British Empire Exhibition in 1924 & 1925
This model is created based on scale accurate 00
gauge model from the world class Hornby model company
Cold cast and then hand painted in exquisite detail |
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101284
Sculpted model of the LNER 4-6-2 "Mallard"
LNER 4-6-2 "Mallard" class A4 - sculpted
model
The Mallard still holds the world steam speed record
of 126mph (202kph) which it achieved on 3rd July
1938
This model is created based on scale accurate 00
gauge model from the world class Hornby model company
Cold cast and then hand painted in exquisite detail |
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101285
Sculpted model of the S & DJR
4-4-0 Class 2P steam train
S & DJR 4-4-0 Class 2P steam train - sculpted
model
The class 2P was a light duty passenger locomotive
introduced in 1928, and the last of this class
served until 1962
This model is created based on scale accurate 00
gauge model from the world class Hornby model company
Cold cast and then hand painted in exquisite detail
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101286
Sculpted model of the LMS 4-6-2 "City
of Birmingham" Princess Coronation Class
LMS 4-6-2 "City of Birmingham" Princess
Coronation Class steam train - sculpted model
Built in July 1939 this locomotive was part of
the record breaking Princess Coronation class
This model is created based on scale accurate 00
gauge model from the world class Hornby model company
Cold cast and then hand painted in exquisite detail
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101287
Sculpted model of the LNER 4-6-0 "Manchester
United" Class B17/4
LNER 4-6-0 "Manchester United" Class
B17/4 - sculpted model
The B17/4's were built for use on the Great Central
lines and were called 'footballers' because they
took their names from famous football clubs as
they carried fans to the games each weekend
This model is created based on scale accurate 00
gauge model from the world class Hornby model company
Cold cast and then hand painted in exquisite detail |
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101288
Sculpted model of the The BR
2-10-0 Class 9F
The BR 2-10-0 Class 9F - sculpted model
This was one of the last steam locomotive built
for British Railways
A classic design and shape for a steam locomotive
This model is created based on scale accurate 00
gauge model from the world class Hornby model company
Cold cast and then hand painted in exquisite detail |
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