SOUTHERN PACIFIC RR c1950 SILVERPLATED ICE TONGS

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SOUTHERN PACIFIC RR c1950 SILVERPLATED ICE TONGS
These silverplated ice tongs were made for the Southern Pacific Railroad by the Victor Silver Company. They are 8” long and have a sharp SP winged sun logo on the side. The Victor mark on the inside has “651” underneath it. While that would usually be a pattern number, in this case it may be the date of manufacture. The tongs are in excellent condition. The plating is better than the photos but Victor did not turn out the highest quality silverware and this piece is indicative of that. Still it’s a rare SP dining car item, probably dating from the 1940s-1950s. Buyer pays .00 shipping. If you are interested in railroad dining car items, be sure to check out my book “Silver in the Diner,” a guide to dining car silverware. The book has a wealth of information on the history of dining service on American railroads. See www.silverinthediner.com.
Payment is due within 10 business days of auction's end. I accept PayPal. Buyer pays fixed shipping costs via USPS as noted in item description (no handling fees). When possible, multiple wins will be combined to reduce shipping costs. Note that all items are sent with tracking information to ensure that Ebay's Buyer Protection applies. If you wish to have USPS insurance in addition, please contact me and I will provide it at the buyer's expense based on the final auction price. Seller is not responsible for uninsured items. If you have any questions, please e-mail me BEFORE bidding. OVERSEAS BIDDERS: PLEASE contact me before bidding. Most, but not all, items can be shipped to non-US destinations for actual shipping cost.
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