#6057 • Three Pieces of R. Wallace Illinois Central Railroad Mississippi Valley Central Route Silver Coffee Pot, Hot Food Cover, and Bowl

Part of October 2024 Railroadiana - Day 1 (live auction by Rail & Road Auctions)

High bid $130.00

Status: Sold

A set of dining car silver items for the Illinois Central Railroad by R. Wallace in the same pattern, all marked with the Mississippi Valley Central Route diamond logo. Includes a side marked 6 1/2" long coffee pot with hinged lid, bottom stamped IC System in cursive, R. Wallace 0301 T-12-28 Silver Soldered 12 oz 53. The markings are strong and the piece shows general scratches, nicks, dings, and moderate tarnish to the exterior. The interior has a bright appearance with small spots of plating wear. A 6" diameter hot food cover side marked and bottom stamped R. Wallace 0301, showing general scratches, nicks, dings, heavy tarnish, and the cover is out of round. A 5" diameter bowl with strong top mark, bottom stamped R. Wallace 0301 showing general scratches, nicks, dings, and heavy tarnish. See photos for best description.