Vintage TEXAS & PACIFIC Railway RR Silverware ~ Pair (2) SOUP Spoons Very Clean

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 Conductor 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 (2)
TEXAS & PACIFIC Railway
(Railroad) Lines Dinnerware SOUP SPOONS Set made by International Silver Company!
For Auction:
This is a Vintage Serving Pair for the
TEXAS & PACIFIC Railway
Lines consisting of:
(2) Soup SPOONS
Each Tableware Piece is clearly marked on the Reverse with the "TEXAS & PACIFIC Railway" Identification as well as the manufacturer being the higher quality Company of International Silver!
NOTE
: the
Soup SPOONS
have the "TEXAS & PACIFIC Railway" Logo Spelled out & crafted with the "
Century
" Pattern,
What a special Pair of actual Dinnerware that was used on the Texas & Pacific Lines!
The
TEXAS & PACIFIC Railway Company
, commonly abbreviated as
T&PR or as T&P
, was
created by federal charter in 1871 with the purpose of building a southern Transcontinental Railroad between MARSHALL, Texas and SAN DIEGO, CA!!!!
The T&P had a significant foothold in Texas by the mid-1870s. Construction difficulties delayed westward progress, until American financier Jay Gould acquired an interest in the railroad in 1879. The T&P never reached San Diego; instead it met the Southern Pacific at Sierra Blanca, Texas in 1881.
The Silver Patina & Shine on these 2 SOUP SPOONS have a very nice Bright Sheen to them. (You could polish if you like, but the current Patina is great!)
Details on the Item
:
-
The Soup Spoons measures approximately 5 3/4" long,-
This is the "CENTURY" Pattern!
- This Dinnerware was actually used on the
TEXAS & PACIFIC Railway
and will show some very minor wear & scratches - just as you would expect vintage Silverware that was really used.
- Sorry about the Reflections on some of the Photos... The Silver Shine is really clean so the Flash & mirror images show us.. also, I used a window to get some clean Light, but there were a couple dark brown bottles and there is a slight Brownish reflection on some of the edges... (It is not rust or any blemish, just a reflection from the side props. Sorry.
- These Soup Spoons show very little wear & have a strong Shine to the Bowl & Handle. These 2 Soup Spoons are some of the Better Quality from this Collection.
You can judge from the Photos the overall condition of the Soup Spoons.
- Both Soup Spoons are marked for the Texas & Pacific Railway with the engraved Name on the reverse as well as the
International Silver Company
!
Appearance:
- The Silverware Soup Spoon Pair is in very clean & great condition with very minor scratches.
The Soup Spoon 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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