Vintage Rock Island Lines Railway RR COCKTAIL FORKS ~ Chicago Pacific ~ CRI&P RW

Description

As we visit Estates, we often come across something that not only has beauty but a real unique item with a special appeal and even a lot of Nostalgia! However, we were recently contacted by a former Missouri Pacific Railroad Collector who is downsizing his large Railroad Collection of Signs, Dinnerware, Silverware, Lights, Water Coolers & RR Lanterns... more. That is why we are offering this beautiful vintage Pair of Cocktail FORKS for the
ROCK Island Railway Railroad
Lines Dinnerware Flatware Set made by International Silver Company!
For Auction:
This is a Vintage Serving Pair for the ROCK Island Railway Railroad Lines consisting of:
(2) Cocktail (Oyster/Shrimp) FORKS.
Each of the TWO Tableware Pieces are clearly marked on the backside with the "
ROCK ISLAND LINES
" Identification as well as the manufacturer being the higher quality Company of International Silver (INSICO) that made the Stainless ware for the Railroad!
The
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad
(CRI&P RW, sometimes called Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway) (reporting marks CRIP, RI, ROCK) was an American Class I railroad. It was also known as the
Rock Island Line
, or, in its final years, The Rock.
The (2) Cocktail FORKS are also marked on the reverse with the:
"
INSCO STAINLESS USA
"
!
!
What a special Collection of actual Dinnerware that was used on the
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad
Lines!
These are crafted from
Stainless
to give a better useful life on the Railroad Service.
Details on the Item
:
- The Cocktail Forks measures approximately 6" long,  This is the "Empire" Pattern!
- The Dinnerware was actually used on the
ROCK Island Railway Railroad Lines
and will show some wear, scratches, burnishes - just as you would expect vintage Dinnerware that was really used over & over.
- However, the Pair of Cocktail Forks actually are in very good condition with limited markings.
You can judge from the Photos the overall condition.
Appearance:
- The Cocktail Fork Pair are in very clean & good condition, apart from the normal wear & tiny scuff marks as shown in the Photos.
The Pair of Cocktail Forks Dinnerware Set will be packaged very carefully with the proper padding to insure the item is Protected while being Shipped!
We have tried to describe as much as we could. If you need any further
Photos
or just have a question, Please Ask if needed.
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