#1967 • Rare Pennsylvania Railroad China Altoona Butterchip Butter Pat - Late 1800s

Part of January 2026 Railroadiana - Day 2 (live auction by Rail & Road Auctions)

High bid $925.00

Status: Sold

Rare Pennsylvania Railroad China Altoona Butterchip Butter Pat - Late 1800s A 2 5/8" square butterchip or butter pat for the Pennsylvania Railroad in the Altoona pattern, believed to be the oldest PRR pattern, dating from the late 1800's. The piece is top marked brown PRR in script with no maker mark. Shows no signs of use but some mild glaze imperfections. There is a tiny glaze speck in the food well and on the bottom, the glaze doesn't entirely cover the chinaware under the corners. No chips, cracks, or breaks. See photos for best description.