Call bell - 1930s Ocean Liner First-Class Cabin Call Button Panel - United Kingdom
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1930s Bakelite dual-button Ocean Liner First-Class Cabin Call Button Panel, 14 cm high by 8 cm wide, in excellent condition.
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Rare 1930s Ocean Liner First-Class Cabin Call Button Panel – Bakelite
Offered is an authentic maritime relic: a dual-button "Steward & Stewardess" call panel, traditionally found in first-class staterooms of mid-century transatlantic liners. Crafted with a heavy white Bakelite faceplate and colored indicator caps, this piece epitomizes the "Golden Age" of ocean travel.
These panels were once standard in the luxury suites of iconic ships like the Cunard White Star RMS Queen Mary. The red "STEWARD" button was used for general assistance, while the green "STEWARDESS" button summoned female staff for more personal needs.
Most of these original fittings were removed during ship conversions in the late 1960s, making surviving intact examples highly collectible.
Specifications:
Material: High-quality glazed porcelain faceplate with colored indicator caps.
Dimensions: 14 cm (H) x 8 cm (W)
Depth: 15 mm without wall plate.
Era: 1930s.
Condition: Beautiful vintage condition with original lettering and minor age-related patina.
Historical Context:
Cunard White Star ensured that first-class passengers received immediate service. These panels were strategically placed next to beds or in bathrooms. This specific unit is a testament to the meticulous detail and "simplistic but elegant" design philosophy of the 1930s maritime luxury aesthetic.
Shipping:
International registered shipping with secure, custom-made packaging.
Seller's Story
We are a passionate team of skilled collectors dedicated to sourcing truly unique and rare vintage pieces. On Catawiki, we showcase only our finest finds. Carefully curated, lovingly selected, and offered with the lowest possible shipping rates as a service to our buyers.
Every item is professionally packed the very next day and shipped via registered mail for a safe and reliable delivery.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We are always happy to help.
Rare 1930s Ocean Liner First-Class Cabin Call Button Panel – Bakelite
Offered is an authentic maritime relic: a dual-button "Steward & Stewardess" call panel, traditionally found in first-class staterooms of mid-century transatlantic liners. Crafted with a heavy white Bakelite faceplate and colored indicator caps, this piece epitomizes the "Golden Age" of ocean travel.
These panels were once standard in the luxury suites of iconic ships like the Cunard White Star RMS Queen Mary. The red "STEWARD" button was used for general assistance, while the green "STEWARDESS" button summoned female staff for more personal needs.
Most of these original fittings were removed during ship conversions in the late 1960s, making surviving intact examples highly collectible.
Specifications:
Material: High-quality glazed porcelain faceplate with colored indicator caps.
Dimensions: 14 cm (H) x 8 cm (W)
Depth: 15 mm without wall plate.
Era: 1930s.
Condition: Beautiful vintage condition with original lettering and minor age-related patina.
Historical Context:
Cunard White Star ensured that first-class passengers received immediate service. These panels were strategically placed next to beds or in bathrooms. This specific unit is a testament to the meticulous detail and "simplistic but elegant" design philosophy of the 1930s maritime luxury aesthetic.
Shipping:
International registered shipping with secure, custom-made packaging.
Seller's Story
We are a passionate team of skilled collectors dedicated to sourcing truly unique and rare vintage pieces. On Catawiki, we showcase only our finest finds. Carefully curated, lovingly selected, and offered with the lowest possible shipping rates as a service to our buyers.
Every item is professionally packed the very next day and shipped via registered mail for a safe and reliable delivery.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We are always happy to help.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Model
1930s Ocean Liner First-Class Cabin Call Button Panel
Material
Bakelite
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Style
Antique
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
14 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
1.5 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
