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1950's ocean liner porthole with the opening window fitted with a mirror

About the Item

A ship's oval porthole from the 1950's Ocean Liner MV Aureol. The hinged locking window fitted with mirror plate. From the ocean liner AUREOL built by Alexander Stephen & Sons, of Glasgow in 1951. Maker's marked: Utley Rainhill. (Thomas Utley Ltd. of Rainhill). High quality brass construction. Weight approx. 100 lbs. Aureol was a British ocean liner, also known as the “White Swan”, built by Alexander Stephen and Sons of Glasgow on the River Clyde for the Elder Dempster Lines of Liverpool, launched in 1951. 537 feet long Aureol had room for 329 passengers and carried 145 crew. In 1974 she was purchased by Greek oil tycoon Yiannis Latsis, and renamed Marianna VI after one of his daughters.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 19150
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: The window has been fitted with a mirror. The brass has been cleaned and polished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1190237392632

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