DETAILS
A vintage, silverplate, round hot food plate with a domed cover. Together with a small round serving bowl. Made for the dining car of the Union Pacific Railway. Comprising: (1) cover, (1) plate, (1) bowl with stand.
PATTERN/MODEL
05085
05045A
05070
05045A
05070
PLACE OF ORIGIN
United States
MAKER
International Silver Company (Meriden, Connecticut, 1898-present) | Railroad: Union Pacific Railway (Omaha, Nebraska, 1862-present)
MARKS
(1) U.P.R.R. / I S / INTERNATIONAL SILVER CO. / SILVER SOLDERED / 05085 / 4-oz 47
(1) I S / INTERNATIONAL SILVER CO / SILVER SOLDERED / U.P.R.R. / 05045A / 5 1/2 IN 54
(1) Z I S / INTERNATIONAL SILVER CO / SILVER SOLDERED / 05070 / 50
(1) I S / INTERNATIONAL SILVER CO / SILVER SOLDERED / U.P.R.R. / 05045A / 5 1/2 IN 54
(1) Z I S / INTERNATIONAL SILVER CO / SILVER SOLDERED / 05070 / 50
PERIOD
Mid 20th century
DATE
Circa 1947, 1950, 1954
DIMENSIONS
Width 6.5 Depth 6.5 Height 2.25 inches
Width 4.75 Depth Height 1.75 inches
CONDITION
Note: scuffs and scratches appropriate for age and use.
