A Superb Piece of British Maritime & Ocean Liner History
An original and highly collectible piece of Cunard Line memorabilia, comprising an official Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) Queens Grill dessert menu, presented in its original embossed grey leather presentation folio.
Dating to Monday 10th December 2001, this fascinating survivor comes from a special festive Pre-Christmas Party Cruise aboard the legendary RMS Queen Elizabeth 2.
The elegant leather folio features the distinctive Cunard lion crest and deeply embossed Queen Elizabeth 2 lettering, alongside the Cunard name. Finished in sophisticated grey leather-effect material with stitched edging, it represents the understated luxury and traditional presentation associated with Cunard's prestigious ocean liner.
The Original Queens Grill Menu – 10 December 2001
The original printed menu remains inside the presentation folder, documenting the dessert selection served in the exclusive Queens Grill dining room.
The menu is headed:
QUEENS GRILL DESSERT – QUEEN ELIZABETH 2 – CUNARD
Pre-Christmas Party Cruise
Monday 10th December, 2001
Among the culinary highlights are:
- Traditional Mince Pie
- English Sherry Trifle
- Apple and Rhubarb Crumble with Vanilla Ice Cream
- Hot Golden Syrup Pudding with Caramel Anglaise
- Iced Banana Mousse with Fruit Mosaic
- Sugar-Free After Eight Parfait with Mint Sauce
- Assorted International Cheese
- Cunard's Selection of Exotic Teas, Coffee and Petits Fours
The menu also features an impressive selection of after-dinner drinks, including vintage port, Sauternes, Riesling and Sempe Armagnac.
The pastry chef is credited as Anne McCarthy, providing another fascinating personal detail from the original onboard dining experience.
Presentation & Collectability
The Queens Grill was the prestigious premium dining venue aboard QE2, making original menus and associated dining memorabilia particularly interesting to collectors of Cunard history and luxury ocean liner ephemera.
This is more than a generic cruise souvenir. It is a dated piece of original onboard documentation, retaining its purpose-made Cunard presentation cover and the actual menu from a specific evening in December 2001.
An excellent addition to a collection of:
- Cunard Line maritime memorabilia
- RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 collectibles
- British ocean liner history
- Vintage cruise menus and dining ephemera
- Luxury travel and hospitality memorabilia
Condition Report
Leather Folio: Good vintage condition overall. The embossed decoration remains clearly visible, with attractive original presentation. There is some surface wear, light scuffing and age-related deterioration to the corners and lower spine, including visible wear to the bottom edge. Please study the photographs carefully.
Original Menu: Very good condition, with clean, clearly legible printed pages. No obvious major tears, staining or significant damage. The original menu remains securely presented inside the folio.
Please refer to all photographs for an accurate representation of the item's condition.
Postage & Packaging
Carefully packaged to protect both the original leather presentation folio and the historic printed menu.
Fast dispatch, with secure packaging to ensure safe delivery.
Important Information
You will receive the exact original item pictured. This is an authentic vintage piece of Cunard QE2 memorabilia, not a modern reproduction.
A wonderful opportunity to acquire a dated piece of maritime history from one of Britain's most celebrated ocean liners.
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