Flag Collection (#91)

White Star Line - Elkington plate teapot and water jug
White Star Line - Elkington plate teapot 8 inches and water jug with later engraved White Star flag

White Star Line - Elkington plate ash tray
White Star Line - Elkington plate First Class ashtray

White Star Line - ceramic jam pot with lid
White Star Line - Third Class ceramic jam pot with lid, with red flag logo on both. 3.5 inches. Date: 20th century

White Star Line - playing cards with box
White Star Line - playing cards, complete and in the original box. Date: 20th century

White Star Line - Wisteria side plate, Stonier saucer
White Star Line - First Class Wisteria side plate, 8 inches, and OSNC (Ocean Steam Navigation Company) Stonier and Co saucer

White Star Line - bouillon plate with logo
White Star Line - bouillon plate with gilt border and flag logo in the centre. 8 inches. Date: 20th century

White Star Line - crystal ice bucket and glass side plate, both with flag logo. Date: 20th century

White Star Line, RMS Olympic, lunch and breakfast menus
White Star Line, RMS Olympic, lunch and breakfast First Class menus, dated 29 September 1920 and 3 October 1920. Date: 1920

White Star Line, Proposed Sailings, foldout brochure
White Star Line, Proposed Sailings and rates, foldout brochure dated 1900 showing Information of First Class cabins, Second Class and Third Class rates. 14 x 6 inches. Date: 1900

White Star Line, RMS Olympic - letter and passenger list
White Star Line, RMS Olympic - letter handwritten on board, and First Class passenger list for June 1927. Date: circa 1920s

White Star Line, MV Georgic - stationery and photo
White Star Line, MV Georgic - envelope, notepaper with details of money in different currencies, and a photograph of four men on a ship's deck. Date: early 20th century

Ocean Liners - oak open arm dining chair. House flag on top rail, drop in seat. The whole on turned supports and stretchers. Date: early 20th century

White Star Line, Titanic lettercard written on board
White Star Line, RMS Titanic - Second Class passenger and victim Henry James Beauchamp, rare Titanic lettercard written on board and posted with original one penny stamp

White Star Line, Olympic and Titanic items - of original newspaper ads promoting Titanic's maiden voyage and advertising Titanic's planned voyage from New York on 20 April 1912

White Star Line - silver-plated gimbal lamp with engraved flag logo on base. 11.5 inches

White Star Line - Third Class bouillon plate with gilt rim, flag logo in centre. 7.5 inches

White Star Line - First Class pickle jar and stopper
White Star Line -: First Class glass pickle jar and stopper with flag logo. 5 inches

White Star Line - four First Class sherry glasses with flag logo. 3.5 inches

White Star Line - design on catering items

White Star Line - two First Class celery glasses with flag logo. 8 inches

White Star Line, RMS Olympic - breakfast menu
White Star Line, RMS Olympic - First Class breakfast menu, 4 October 1920. Date: 1920

White Star Line, promotional artwork in Dutch

White Star Line, embroidered badge in oak frame
White Star Line, period embroidered officer's cloth cap badge contained within an oak frame in the shape of a ship's wheel

Cover design, P&O Pencillings, illustrated by W W Lloyd, rare hardbound volume, published by Day and Son, London with lithography by Emrik and Binger

Space Memorabilia - Apollo 11 Buzz Aldrin photo
Space Memorabilia - Apollo 11, high gloss photo of Buzz Aldrin standing before the American Flag on the lunar surface during the Apollo 11 mission, hand signed by Buzz himself

Letter from Captain Edward Smith to his daughter
Future Titanic Captain Edward J. Smith, from RMS Baltic - a unique handwritten letter to his daughter Helen, dated 29 November 1906: My Dear Daughter

RMS Olympic - Ocean Times, lunch menu, brochure, etc
White Star Line, RMS Olympic - concert programme dated 9 October 1922, cross-sectional promotional brochure, First Class luncheon menu dated 30 September 1920, and Ocean Times

White Star Line, RMS Olympic - News Bulletin and stationery
White Star Line, RMS Olympic - News Bulletin dated 19 September 1914, and unused on board stationery. Date: 1914

RMS Olympic - on board letter card
White Star Line, RMS Olympic - on board letter card dated 27 February 1912, only six weeks before Titanic sank and postally used 1 March 1912. This is the largest and finest boat in the world'

White Star Line - RMS Olympic plan of accommodation
White Star Line - RMS Olympic First Class Plan of Accommodation. 48 x 42 inches. Date: 1920

White Star Line - Wisteria gilt and brown egg cup
White Star Line - First Class Wisteria gilt and brown egg cup. 2.5 inches

White Star Line - Delft pattern crescent dish
White Star Line - Second Class blue and white Delft pattern crescent dish. Minor edge chips. 7.5 inches

Rare CGT Gerrer agent's calendar showing the ships of the line including the Ile de France. 9 x 14 inches

Rare Italia Navigazione brass framed agent's calendar made by Cesona and Co. of Milan. 9.5 x 13.5 inches

RMS Titanic - Merrythought Titanic bear in box, 8 inches. Date: 20th century

Poster, Indianapolis 500 Time Trials, May 1975
Indianapolis 500 Time Trials, 10-11 May and 17-18 May 1975, promotional race poster. 14 x 22 inches. Date: 1975

RMS Olympic and Titanic - brochure cover design, White Star Line. The Largest and Finest Steamers in the World. Olympic 45, 000 tons, Titanic 45, 000 tons. Some Interesting Views

RMS Titanic - William Logan Gwinn items
RMS Titanic - items relating to William Logan Gwinn (or Gwynne), Postal Clerk who lost his life at the age of 37 when the ship sank

White Star Line - Losol Ware dinner plate
White Star Line - First Class Losol Ware dinner plate with logo at the centre. 9.5 inches

White Star Line - bouillon dish with logo
White Star Line - First Class deck service bouillon dish with logo to centre. 7.5 inches

White Star Line - Delft salad crescent dish
White Star Line - Second Class Delft pattern salad crescent dish printed on reverse Stonier and Co. Ltd, Liverpool

White Star Line - Stonier and Co plate
White Star Line - Stonier and Co. Gothic arch First Class plate in excellent condition. 9 inches

White Star Line - Wisteria pie dish
White Star Line - First Class pie dish decorated in the Wisteria pattern, dated 4/1903 on the base. Minor chip. 3.5 inches. Date: 1903

RMS Olympic - two silk postcards, Hands Across the Sea with flags, and the liner at sea

Silk postcards, RMS Lusitania, liner at sea (top) and Hands Across the Sea with flags (below)

Silk postcards, RMS Empress of Ireland, Hands Across the Sea with flags (top) and liner at sea (below)

RMS Queen Mary souvenir, large red ensign
RMS Queen Mary, souvenir, along with other items given to the last remaining man to sail on Windjammers as a memento of a man of his time

RMS Titanic - A Night to Remember, film still
RMS Titanic: still image from the 1958 film, A Night to Remember

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"Flags: Symbols of Triumph, Unity, and Revolution" Flags have long been powerful symbols representing various aspects of human history and culture. From the iconic HMS Victory to the stirring words of Winston Churchill, they evoke a sense of pride, resilience, and determination. In times of war, flags have played a crucial role in rallying troops and inspiring nations. The famous World War II poster declaring "We shall not flag" reminds us of the unwavering spirit that fueled victory. Similarly, the image captured by Vladimir Grebnev shows Red Army soldiers raising the Soviet flag over Berlin's Reichstag on April 30th, 1945—a momentous symbol marking their triumph over fascism. The Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster featuring Chairman Mao exemplifies how flags were used as tools for political mobilization during turbulent times. It reflects an era when ideologies were fervently embraced or contested. On calmer waters, flags adorn majestic vessels like the STS Malcolm Miller under full sail or fly proudly alongside suffragette activists wearing cat hats—an emblematic representation of their fight for equality. Historical events such as Nelson's Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 showcased how flags could convey critical messages through visual signals. These colorful banners fluttered high above ships' masts to communicate strategic instructions amidst chaos and gunfire. Communist propaganda posters from 1967 remind us that they can also serve as enduring symbols honoring influential figures like Lenin—reminding generations about his lasting impact on society. From Betsy Ross sewing America's first flag to moments frozen in time at Le Mans races where chequered flags mark triumphant victories—the significance attached to these pieces of cloth is undeniable. Whether it be aboard HMS Worcester docked in Greenhithe or Shackleton's expedition team braving treacherous conditions with their trusted flag bearers Wild and Adams—flags continue to unite people under shared values while celebrating individual achievements across diverse contexts.