DETAILS
Vintage railroad serving pieces comprising: (2) three-part round footed supreme bowl sets, each with a frame, bowl and rim, which are designed to serve shrimp cocktails over ice. Together with (2) supreme rims. Total of (8) pieces. Each marked with winged streamliner logo. Made for the dining car of the Union Pacific Railway.
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
Stamped (bowl): IS / International Silver Co. / Silver Soldered / U.P.R.R. / 05050 / 54. Frame: U.P.R.R. / IS / International Silver Co. / Silver Soldered / 05050 / 51 X. Rim: IS / International Silver Co / 05050 1/2 A 51
PERIOD
Mid 20th century
DATE
Dated 1951, 1954, 1956
DIMENSIONS
(2) Bowls with rims: Width 7 Depth 5.5 Height 2.75 inches
(2) Rims: Width 5.5 Depth 5.5 Height 0.5 inches
CONDITION
Note: some scratches appropriate for age and use.
