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RMS QUEEN MARY "TAKE TO PIECES" MODEL-made by CHAD VALLEY, c1936

This unique model was sold on-board the old ocean liner in her heyday. It is made out of cardboard, and has 12 different levels to explore. It is a kind of key, or map that one would buy to use to navigate their way around the vast interior of the ship. It is held together by two screws and "takes to pieces" to reveal different maps or levels of the ship. This is really quite something to see! This is one of her most sought-after pieces, and is featured in numerous books and websites as an important collector piece.

It measures 12" in length and is made out of cardboard. On the bottom of the piece is a label from the Chad Valley toy company indicating they are the maker of this particular toy/guide for the RMS Queen Mary. The model is slightly warped, but given her age, she's in good shape, also, remember, she is made out of thick cardboard layers, so warping is just part of a piece so old. She takes apart and puts back together nicely. It comes with the original box. The box is a bit tatty. The ship has some fraying, around the edges, w the cardboard is fraying and t, but nothing too traumatic.

Chad Valley was/is a British toy manufacturer. The RMS Queen Mary was a luxury ocean liner that cruised the transatlantic waters, and that was used in WWII as a passenger troop ship, and also served as luxury liner for many, many years. She is now a floating hotel in Long Beach, CA., and may I say first hand, that she is still a beautiful ship. One can see why this model/map could have come in handy, as the ship is just huge and cavernous!

Happy Bidding-I hope you win-this would make a great gift for someone who has everything to do with the Queen Mary.

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