Mauretania, RMS, Leaving New York

A dramatic and panoramic view of the Mauretania sailing from New York showing the Statue of Liberty, Manhattan Island and the Brooklyn Bridge. Artist Charles Dixon.

This version comes in a type 1 Cunard lift-off lidded box. From Tom Tyler's book of CV promotional puzzles there is an earlier version with 300 pieces and the 375-piece version illustrated was later housed in a series 4 book box bearing the joint Cunard and White Star flags.

Artist: Dixon, Charles
Date: c.1932
Brand: Chad Valley
Material: 3-ply wood
Nationality: British
Number: 2176
Pieces: 375
Series: Cunard
Size: 29" x 8"
Theme: Maritime
Title: R.M.S. Mauretania Leaving New York