Matchbox cover

From the Collection of Victorian Maritime Centre 220 The Esplanade Crib Point Victoria

Description: Metal souvenir matchbox cover – rectangle in shape with one side open for match strike – silver coloured metal – embossed shipping line logo and flag in enamel.
Size: 6 x 4 x 2 cm
Object Registration: M0003
When Made: 1923 - 1954
Significance: This is a souvenir which was sold on cruise ships to passengers wishing to have a memento of their holiday. This matchbox case was part of a collection by Debbie Benson & family which the VMC purchased part of, the remainder was donated by D. Benson.
Inscriptions & Markings: EPNS
Enamelled badge on front has RMS Mooltan embossed on it - shipping line flag logo
Last updated: 22 Jul 2017 at 4:01PM

Sugar Spoon

Victorian Maritime Centre, Crib Point

Rare chrome plated sugar spoon with badge on top of fancy zig-zag handle. Badge has R.M.S Maloja & P & O Flag with crown.

Historical information

The souvenir chrome plated sugar spoon was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.

Inscriptions & Markings

Chrome plate

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Teaspoon

Victorian Maritime Centre, Crib Point

Silver souvenir teaspoon with R.M.S Moldavia, with logo & flag in red, white, blue and yellow colours. P & O liners.

Historical information

The souvenir metal teaspoon was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.

Inscriptions & Markings

R,M.S Moldavia with Flag in four colours

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Brass Luggage Tag

Victorian Maritime Centre, Crib Point

Brass Luggage with inscription with P & O S.S Canberra. To commemorate 'Canberra's''return to cruising after being used as a medical ship in the Falklands war, where she was gutted to carry as many men as possible. She was refurbished after the war.

Historical information

The souvenir brass luggage tag was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.

Inscriptions & Markings

P & O, S.S Canberra

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Commemorative Queen Mary Coin

Victorian Maritime Centre, Crib Point

Commemorative coin enclosed in plastic with cardboard protection stapled. Coin has R.M.S Queen Mary engraved in the centre & inscriptions on the back and around the face.

Historical information

The souvenir commemorative coin with R.M.S Queen Mary was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.

Inscriptions & Markings

Commemorating arrival of the R.M.S Queen Mary to the Port of Long Beach California, December 9, 1967.

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Luggage Tag

Victorian Maritime Centre, Crib Point

Brass luggage tag on leather strap with 'Fairstar''& emblem engraved on front. Name & address of passenger engraved on rear.

Historical information

The souvenir brass & leather luggage strap was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.

Inscriptions & Markings

On back, D. Benson, 61 Campbell Road, Somers. One front Fairstar.

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Letter Opener

Victorian Maritime Centre, Crib Point

Plastic letter opener with Tassel "Orcades"

Historical information

The souvenir plastic letter opener was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.

Inscriptions & Markings

Orcades

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Salt & Pepper Shakers

Victorian Maritime Centre, Crib Point

Metal salt & pepper shakers. Silver lattice with black background. Black & enamel emblem. Ship flag with gold background

Historical information

The souvenir metal Salt & Pepper Shakers was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts

Inscriptions & Markings

S.S Himalaya emblem and flag.

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Salt Shaker - Metal

Victorian Maritime Centre, Crib Point

Metal salt shaker with ship emblem S.S Stratheden.

Historical information

The souvenir metal Salt Shaker was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts

Inscriptions & Markings

S.S Stratheden

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Butter-dish

Victorian Maritime Centre, Crib Point

Metal & glass butter-dish with insignia S.S Strathmore. Lid with black knob on top.

Historical information

The souvenir metal & glass butter-dish was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.

Inscriptions & Markings

Insignia S.S Strathmore

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Salt Shaker - Metal

Victorian Maritime Centre, Crib Point

A silver coloured metal souvenir salt shaker with logo thereon.

Historical information

Inscriptions & Markings

Pacific cruise 1954 S.S Orion

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Paperweight- Metal

Victorian Maritime Centre, Crib Point

A metal paperweight with brass anchor ans S.S Strathnaver logo in blue, red, white and yellow flag

Historical information

The souvenir metal brass paperweight was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.

Inscriptions & Markings

Logo S.S Strathnaver and coloured flag

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Bell - Bronze

Victorian Maritime Centre, Crib Point

A bronze bell with ships anchor for handle. Has an enamel emblem embedded thereon.

Historical information

The souvenir metal Bronze Bell was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.

Inscriptions & Markings

S.S Himalaya emblem with blue, white, yellow and red coloured flag in centre.

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Napkin Ring

Victorian Maritime Centre, Crib Point

A silver napkin ring with logo of M.V Moonta embedded thereon.

Historical information

The souvenir metal Napkin Ring was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.

Inscriptions & Markings

M.V Moonta

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Serviette Ring

Victorian Maritime Centre, Crib Point

A metal triangular serviette ring with logo S.S Strathnaver embedded thereon.

Historical information

The souvenir metal serviette ring was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.

Inscriptions & Markings

S.S Strathnaver

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Candlestick - Metal

Victorian Maritime Centre, Crib Point

A solver coloured metal candlestick with the logo Orient Lines Oronsay.

Historical information

The souvenir metal Candle Stick was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.

Inscriptions & Markings

Orient Lines Oronsay

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Vase - Silver

Victorian Maritime Centre, Crib Point

A silver souvenir vase with logo thereon.

Historical information

The souvenir metal Vase was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.

Inscriptions & Markings

Aberdeen and commonwealth line S.S Moreton Bay

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Egg Cup - Metal

Victorian Maritime Centre, Crib Point

A small E.P.N.S egg cup with 3 handles, and the R.M.S Mooltan insignia in enamel thereon.

Historical information

The souvenir metal Egg Cup was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.

Inscriptions & Markings

R.M.S Mooltan insignia in enamel thereon

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Egg Cup - Metal

Victorian Maritime Centre, Crib Point

A metal egg cup with 3 handles on the sides. Emblem on the side says S.S Anchises & Alfred Holt Line House flag.

Historical information

Inscriptions & Markings

Emblem S.S Anchises & Flag Alfred Holt Line

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Egg Cup - Metal

Victorian Maritime Centre, Crib Point

A metal egg cup with 3 handles, emblem on the side which says S.S Largs Bay, Aberdeen, Commonwealth Line

Historical information

Inscriptions & Markings

S.S Largs Bay, Aberdeen, Commonwealth Line

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Serviette Ring

Victorian Maritime Centre, Crib Point

Silver serviette ring with the logo R.M.S Ormonde

Historical information

Inscriptions & Markings

R.M.S Ormonde

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Matchbox cover

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