2 Vintage American International Silverplate Union Pacific Railroad Supreme Bowls and (2) Rims

Description

DETAILS
Vintage railroad serving pieces comprising: (2) three-part round footed supreme bowl sets, each with a frame, bowl and rim, … more 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. less