We specialise in selling Ocean Liner Memorabilia dating from the 1830s to the present day and have on display four thousand items from Titanic and White Star Line, Cunard, P&O, Royal Mail, Orient, Union Castle and most other shipping companies
About Us
Cobwebs is the main port of call for all those who have a passion for ocean liner memorabilia. We have a wide customer base including shipping companies, museums, film and television companies, interior designers and individual collectors around the world.
For nearly half a century we have provided our customers with gems from our maritime heritage. Situated on the south coast of England, we are ideally located in Southampton: the premier port in the United Kingdom.
Over 45 years' experience
Established since 1975 we specialise in selling Ocean Liner Memorabilia, with thousands of items such as those listed opposite on display. As well as Ocean Liner Memorabilia we also have a selection of Royal Navy and Royal Yacht items.
Examples of items that we’ve sold over the years can be viewed in the Archive. Although these are no longer available for sale, we may be able to help if you’re looking for something in particular.
- Paintings old and modern, posters and prints
- Ships' furniture – from deck chairs to wardrobes
- Fittings – lamps, portholes, name plates, lifebuoys etc.
- Instruments – telescopes, binoculars, telegraphs, sextants, inclinometers
- Ships' bells from 18th century to 1970s
- Chinaware – from egg cups to tea sets
- Silver plate – all with company monogram
- Carpets and steamer blankets
- Ephemera – menus, brochures, deck plans, adverts, photographs, postcards
- Maritime books