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Vintage Sterling Birmingham Shot Glass RMS Umbria Ship
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Hello, Up for bid is this wonderful Vintage Sterling Shot Glass with the R M S Umbria Logo. The shot glass stands 1 3/4 inches tall and has a top diameter of just over 1 1/2 inches. RMS Umbria and her sister ship RMS Etruria were the last two Cunarders that were fitted with auxiliary Sails. RMS Umbria was built by John Elder & Co of Glasgow , Scotland in 1884. The "Umbria" and her sister "Etruria" by the standards of the time were record breakers. They were the largest liners then in service and they plied the Liverpool to New York Service. RMS Umbria was launched by the Honourable Mrs Hope on Wednesday 25 June 1884 with wide coverage by the press. The reason being that she was the largest ship afloat, apart from the " Great Eastern " ,but by this time that ship was redundant. The "Umbria" had many distinguishing features that included two enormous funnels which gave the outward impression of huge power. She also had three large steel masts which when fully rigged had an extensive spread of canvas . Another innovation on "Umbria" was that she was equipped with refrigeration machinery, but it was the single screw population that would bring the most publicity later in her career. The ship epitomized the luxuries of Victorian style. The public rooms in the 1st class were full of ornately carved furniture and heavy velvet curtains hung in all the rooms and they were decorated with bric-a-brac that period fashion dictated. These rooms and the 1st class cabins were situated on the promenade, upper, saloon and main decks. T was also a music room, smoke room for gentleman, separate dining rooms for 1st and 2nd class passengers. By the standard of the day 2nd class accommodation was moderate but spacious and comfortable. By early October 1884 "Umbria" had completed her sea trials and on the 1st of November 1884 she set of to New York on her maiden voyage. She was commanded by Captain Theodore Cook. He was Cunard's senior captain, having served his apprenticeship in the days of square-rigged sailing ships. This Shot Glass is used and needs a good polishing. Happy Bidding.........Please ask any questions before the close of bidding, I'd be happy to get back with you. Please contact me within 3 days of close of Auction and view my other auctions, I will probably have something you just need to have... Have a Great Day....................... ** My items do go Priority Mail within the USA and are always Insured with a Confirmation(tracking) Number. ** I will ship international, it'll go Priority Mail with insurance (I will pay for the insurance) but no tracking number. ** If you want a tracking number(for international), the item will need to be shipped via Express Mail, and t will be an additional charge of $8.oo dollars for the international tracking number. 
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