DETAILS
Collection of vintage railroadiana silverplate dining car serving pieces. Total of (10) pieces including: (3) 3-part Supreme serving bowls (frame, bowl, lid), plus (1) extra lid. These railroad dining car supreme bowls are designed to hold ice for serving shrimp cocktails.
STYLE
Mid Century Modern
PATTERN/MODEL
05050
PLACE OF ORIGIN
United States
MAKER
International Silver Company (Meriden, Connecticut, 1898-1981) | Railroad: Union Pacific Railroad (U.P.R.R.) (Washington, D.C./ Nebraska, 1862-present)
MARKS
(3): U.P.R.R. / IS / International Silver Co / Silver Soldered / 05050 / (dates vary) 49 / 52 / 54. Stamped: winged locomotive logo
PERIOD
Mid 20th century
DATE
Dated 1949, 1952, 1954
DIMENSIONS
(3) Bowls: Width 7 Depth 5.5 Height 3.5 inches
(1) Lid: Width 5.5 Depth 5.5 Height 1.5 inches
CONDITION
Note: minor scuffs and scratches appropriate for age and use.
