United States Lines

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The following items were actually used aboard the liner S.S. United States and are subject to varying degrees of wear.

Please note that all prices are quoted in U.S. dollars.


KEY ITEM SHIPPING WEIGHT PRICE
902 TABLECLOTHS White cotton damask with USL seal and year woven into fabric. (White on white - subtle beauty) Various sizes. Please inquire. Priced by size and condition. 5 lbs. $20.00-35.00
904 1st CLASS TEA SET TABLECLOTHS Belgian linen with large polka dot pattern. USL and 1952 woven into fabric. Color compares to "sea" green. For a touch of class, use over a plain cloth on any shape or size table. 52 in. x 52 in. 1 lb. $28.00
911 SILVERWARE - Silver plate flatware - knives, forks & spoons made by International Silver Co. - Manhattan pattern and mostly marked "United States Lines." 3 piece place - 1 each: knife, fork and spoon 2 lbs. $43.00
917 SILVERWARE SERVICE DINNER PLATE COVERS 10 1/8 in. diameter. Shell pattern around finger hole and edge. Marked "United States Lines" inside. Nickel silver. Silver soldered. Heavy - really keeps food warm. 4 lbs. $65.00
919 SILVERWARE SERVICE BREAD PLATES Oval . Have some spots of etched metal. 10 in. 2 lbs. $75.00
922 LINEN HAND TOWELS- woven USL eagle 1 lb. $10.00
924 SILVERWARE SERVICE BUTTER CHIP DISH 3 3/4 in. diameter. Marked & dated. US Lines. Silver soldered. Perfect coaster 2 lbs. $60.00
925 STATION BILLS -- Marked SS US. These are copies of originals owned by Martifacts. By department - Deck, stewards, engineering, 25 in. x 25 in. Lists each crew member, rating, fire & emergency station, abandon ship boat number and duty. 1 lb. $8.00
937 BAGGAGE STICKERS-Marked US Lines -- $2.00
945 SOUVENIR LOG 5 in. x 6.75 in. large post card size. Pix of ship& "World's Fastest Ship" & details of voyage - speed, conditions, distance -- $12.00
951 VOYAGE SUMMARY SHEETS From bridge. Fuel consumption, distance, speed, sea conditions, Ditto carbons signed by Master -- $8.00
-- Set of 6 photocopies of different voyages -- $6.00
952 FUEL / BALLAST CONTROL FORMS For reloading fuel/ballast distribution. For technical types. Original form marked SS US -- $2.00
956 MENU COVERS Steel engraving copyrighted 1960. Various scenes: UN, Houses of Parliament, Giant Sequoia trees. Nice. Photocopy menu. --

$6.00


* Many different sizes and styles available. Photos suggested. Blank shipping weight means minimal weight. CF = shipped via freight. US Mail may be best for small items. Weights are estimated for separate purchase and could be significantly reduced if several items are sent together. Excess shipping rebated if over $1.00.
** A Note about the Silverware By International Silver Co. - used aboard the SS UNITED STATES: Manhattan pattern is a shell-like pattern quite popular in the 50's but not a pattern exclusive to US Lines. The silverware service is hotel/restaurant grade nickel silver of high silver content. Knife blades are stainless steel. Almost all pieces are marked US Lines.

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