I’m not really that interested in historic maritime affairs, but who isn’t fascinated by the Titanic? That’s why I was drawn to the catalogue for the Titanic, White Star and Transport Memorabilia auction. It takes place at Henry Aldridge on 13 Nov 2021, from 12 noon in Devizes in Wiltshire. However, bidding online is an option if you’re not local.
There are 296 lots in total and include original items from the Titanic, commemorative items of the tragedy and even lots to do with the famous 90s film starring Leo & Kate.
In addition to the Titanic, there are historic items from RMS Lusitania, Queen Mary and the White Star Line company in general, P&O and Cunard – including the QE2.
Buyer’s premium is set at 24% (inc. VAT) and an online commission of 3.60% (inc. VAT)
Lots purchased via the-saleroom.com live auction service will be subject to an additional 5% commission charge + VAT at the rate imposed on the hammer price. If you’re using the www.easyliveauction.com platform it is subject to an additional 3% + VAT (or flat fee of £3.00) levied by the provider.
Lot 24: OCEAN LINER: Rare P&O oversize poster ‘P&O 1837-1937 A Hundred Years of Sea Transport’
Shows every vessel during that period. Framed and glazed. 40ins. x 62ins.
Estimate: £700 – £1,200
Lot 38: R.M.S. TITANIC: Steiff commemorative Teddy Bear Othello Replica 1912
Measures approximately 14ins. tall sitting/19½ins. tall standing. This is the larger of the commemorative editions produced by Steiff for the centenary of the sinking of the Titanic. Limited Edition No 846 of 1912. With original certificate of authenticity and outer box.
Estimate: £200 – £300
Lot 63: CUNARD: Queen Elizabeth II Queen’s Grill Wedgwood teapot. 5ins.
Estimate: £60 – £80
Lot 79: CUNARD: 1960s Queen Elizabeth II cabin stool
From Cabin 4022. Provenance ex Cobwebs, Southampton. 16ins.
Estimate: £150 – £250
Lot 111: CUNARD: Mixed selection of printed and shipboard items
Including, playing cards, matches, baggage labels, etc.
Opening bid: £5
Lot 112: WHITE STAR LINE: R.M.S. Doric chest of four drawers
Each of fall front design. Ex White Star Memories Museum Collection. 31½ins.
Estimate: £350 – £450
Lot 133: WHITE STAR LINE: Shipboard coat hangers. (2)
Estimate: £70 – £100
Lot 149: WHITE STAR LINE: Rare Oceanic Steam Navigation Company cobalt blue and gilt Greek key pattern large teacup and saucer. 6½ins.
Estimate: £500 – £800
Lot 160: WHITE STAR LINE: Extremely rare First-Class Wisteria brown and gilt egg cup
Marked 3/12. Very minor chips to glaze.
Estimate: £500 – £800