Dec 01, 2011 - Sale 2263

Sale 2263 - Lot 399

Price Realized: $ 300
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 250 - $ 350
(CUNARD LINE.) "Lusitania." Group of 3 pieces assembled and displayed in a lovely frame. Silk gala hat band * Photogravure portrait of the ship after a painting by Arthur Burgess, 8 1/2x6 inches * Color offset invitation to the launching of the ship, 9 1/2x7 1/2" when folded, displayed open showing both front and back, some slight restoration; linen-backed, presumably at a later date--this lovely piece seems to have been the cover for a printed or engraved formal invitation which was put inside and secured with a silk tie. Circa 1910s

Additional Details

with--Vintage photographic portrait of the ship, 5 1/4x10 1/4" sight size; unfortunately mounted to a stiff backing and with an overmat mounted to the photo as well; in a vintage oak frame. Piece was probably issued by Cunard.