***THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD***
Iconic Original Door (#1)
Three Wood Framed "Porthole" Windows
From RMS IVERNIA of 1955

Items from SS SALONA (ex IVERNIA, FRANCONIA, FEDOR SHALYAPIN)

80 Inches Tall by 36 Inches Wide
Extremely Solid Construction
One Side Bone White
Other Side Burnt Orange Formica
Price: $450.00 USD plus shipping
***THIS ITEM IS SOLD***

Top, the white side. Above, the orange side and a view of one of the "porthole" windows. Photos and copyright Peter Knego 2006.

The SAXONIA sisters were as well known for their unique "cut out" ceilings as for their classic "three porthole" lounge doors which served most of the Promenade Deck public rooms and the dining rooms. Similar doors are used today at posh restaurants and clubs. These are the real deal, however, and are extremely heavy and solidly built.

The IVERNIA's Amber Lounge and an inset view showing similar doors. Peter Knego collection. Bottom, the port gallery on FEDOR SHALYAPIN in 1998 as refurbishment was underway. Unfortunately, the work was never completed. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 1998.

This particular door appears to have been refurbished in one of the FEDOR SHALYAPIN's latter day refits. The bone white side appears to be the original Cunard covering, but the orange side is more recent. The bottom of the orange formica needs some care or the entire side can possibly be stripped down to its original beauty and ravish once more. The center piece of glass is the original glass with its slightly frosted texture and the etched rim along the outer side of the porthole. The top and bottom panes appear to be replacements. The bottom window frame is much darker than the top two on the bone white side. There is no hardware on this door.