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CNN — A Japanese merchant ship that sank during World War II while carrying over 1,000 prisoners of war in Australia’s largest loss of life at sea has been found. The Montevideo Maru was discovered off the northwest coast of the Philippines’ Luzon island at a depth of more than 4,000 meters...

Hello everyone! I advance that I am almost sure which service was used in first class dining room (the service à la russe), through simple deductions that I would like to share with you. However, "almost certainty" is not "certainty" and I want to know if anyone remembers having read something...

Hello I'm interested in the VIP Dinnerware sold in the Titanic store, just curious if anyone knows the history or purpose of them? I haven't seen too many images of these plates or references to them in any movies. They always use the first class dinnerware set Any ideas? Thanks!

Hi fellow enthusiasts! I’m looking for some White Star Line china. To be more precise: a White Star Line First Class demitasse cup and saucer set with the Wisteria pattern. Does anyone have this for sale? Or do you know someone willing to sell a set? Please let me know. Hope to hear from you...

I'm curious if anyone knows... It just dawned on me, I've never seen any of the Crown Derby china from the A La Carte restaurant show up in any footage or artifact exhibits. Considering that even the rare Lancaster pattern of Spodes cobalt china was found in the debris field, how could none of...

Hello everyone! I'm a new collector of WSL china, and have this wonderful 9" dinner plate. While the piece does not have a date of manufacture on the reverse, it does have several unique marks that I am unable to identify, even after extensive research. Are they significant or simply...

Hello everyone, I have for sale 5 salvaged Andrea Doria artifacts. One being a silver pot and the rest is china. Including a plate, a cup, saucer, and a bouillon cup. These were purchased from a diver who dove the Doria and sold me some of his collection. If interested please feel free to...

Hello, I'm looking for some replica first and second class china. I have some first class dinner plates and a cup and saucer. However, I can't seem to find any replica second class pieces. Does anyone know of any websites where I can purchase some? Thank you all so much and have a wonderful...

Hello! I've spend the half day to find out more about tableware and cutlery on the titanic. I'm specially interested in the makers / suppliers of Titanics tableware. But as far as I can tell, information on that topic is pretty rare. I just found that some of the cutlery was made by "Arthur...

I picked up this cup and saucer recently. It appears to be of the same design as those on the Olympic and Titantic. It has the typical Brown & Turquoise design with the White Star Lines flag. The bottom of the cup is painted with what appears to be 4488, however I'm not 100% on that first #4...

Hello I buy and sell antique glassware and porcelain. My recent purchase of 500 plus items. I cane across a small butter dish that has WHITE STAR LINE written on the face of the dish and on the bottom of the dish R N 117 214 AND RN324028. I would welcome any information about the item. Like...

Hello! I am an avid collector of White Star Line original pieces. I have been looking for a while now, china pieces from the First Class Service from the RMS Olympic or other ships from other periods (1900-1930) that carried this pattern that is closely related with Titanic. Ebay has had a...

I have a beautiful rare White Star Line Blue delft Pattern dinner Plate identical to those on Titanic on Ebay now. Proceeds will go to my Empress of Ireland museum fund.

Being a tablewear collector this demi cup and saucer caught my attention on Ebay awhile back. Judging from the look I suspect this might be pre war and perhaps made for the Nieuw Amsterdam? I am curious if this style was done only in a demi cup or an onboard dessert service? It is a great look...

I am selling an OSNC Greek Key Spode pattern side plate asking $550 from Oct 1931 and a OSNC Mother of Pearl or Bradford saucer that was broken and repaired for $50. If interested, please email for pictures. Thanks! Eddie Petruskevich [email protected]

Due to certain economic conditions, I am seeking to sell my WSL china as a grouping. The set includes: Bread Plate: 8 3/4" diameter, logo is slightly faded. Dated 10/1905. Cup #1: 3.5" long with handle, 5cm hairline visible inside and out. Dated 7/1904. Cup #2: 3.5" long with handle. 2 very...

I have been a collector of "Boston Mails" china for many years. The pattern was registered in 1841. It comes in four colors (lavender, blue, brown and black" and several varieties including Gentlemans Cabin, Ladies Cabin and Saloon. I have seen in some places the assertion that this china...

I have been having a few conversations regarding when china was made for the Titanic. One school of thought says that china recently seen on eBay and dated (made on) 3/1912 would have been too late for use on the Titanic. Nice idea that it is I would think logic suggests that china dated 1911...

Does anyone know what the bottom markings were which were used onboard the Normandie for the CGT china? Dates the gold CGT china was used? I've seen several markings - but am unsure. I've seen "GDA Limoges France" inside a laurel wreath, "Haviland France Limoges", and "Haviland France - Jean...

hi everyone, I want to know at which exhibitions I can purchase reproduced china. I collect this items and know that some sell it. And when, can I order it from Germany? Thx