A gilt-trimmed mahogany hinged panel with a keyed door from the RMS Mauretania, circa 1906. This panel is likely from a finely appointed First Class area of the ship.


The RMS Mauretania was sometimes known as "the floating palace” and was by far the most luxurious liner ever constructed. It remained the largest in the world until the launching of the Olympic in 1911. The ship was so fast that it held both the eastbound and westbound Blue Riband for 20 years, and she remained in service until 1934, being scrapped by Cunard in 1935.

There are several locations in the UK where salvaged paneling from the Mauretania were incorporated into buildings, one of them in Bristol, England, in a bar known as "The Met.” The panel being offered was purchased by a maritime collector at "The Met" bar in Bristol after he visited and inquired as to whether any paneling was used in the interior decor of the bar. He was offered this curved panel.



Today it comes to us from the collection originally assembled by nautical historian and author, Mark Warren. Mr. Warren searched the world for the finest examples of each of the items in his collection. Accordingly, unless condition issues are noted, the items in this collection should be assumed to be in very fine condition. For specific condition questions, please contact Guernsey's.