1954 Framed Grand Tour Hotel Labels – SS Oronsay Gleeson Set

Key Details:
Type: Travel Memorabilia / Ephemera
Theme: 1950s European Hotel Labels & Beer Coasters
Provenance: The Gleesons’ 1954 Grand Tour of Europe (for further details on the Gleeson's Grand Tour see our Youtube videos on the red suitcase - @vintagehqcomau on Youtube)
Journey: Departed aboard SS Oronsay, visiting Ireland, Germany, France & UK
Presentation: Framed collection – 6 original pieces
Materials: Original hotel labels, luggage tags framed under glass in vintage-style timber frames

Notable Inclusions:

• Hotel George V luggage label (Paris)

• Hotel Richmond label (Wiesbaden, Germany)

• Lion Hotel label (Newbury, UK)

• North British Hotel label (Glasgow, Scotland)

• Great Southern Hotel tag (Killarney, Ireland)

Mini Story:
Embark on a journey through postwar Europe with this rare framed collection of original 1954 travel ephemera from the personal archive of Mr and Mrs Gleeson, who set sail aboard the SS Oronsay for a once-in-a-lifetime Grand Tour. Carefully removed from their iconic red suitcase and preserved in matched timber-look frames, this set captures the charm of classic hospitality,  from stays in grand hotels across France, Ireland, and Britain. A stunning decorator piece with real personal history, it’s ideal for collectors of travel memorabilia, mid-century design, or European history.

Condition:
Condition: Excellent vintage presentation – see detailed notes below.

• All paper items are original, dated to 1954.

• No facsimiles or reproductions – these are true vintage pieces.

• Slight age-related toning and patina appropriate to age.

• Framed behind glass in complementary timber-look frames.

• Ready to display as a complete storytelling set.
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Postage & Handling:
📦 All items are carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure they arrive safely at their new forever home.

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