#3431 • Southern Pacific Railroad Mission San Carlos Borromeo en Carmelo Service Plate 10 1/2"

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

High bid $1,500.00

Status: Sold

A 10 1/2" service plate for the Southern Pacific Railroad back stamped Mission San Carlos Borromeo en Carmelo. Founded in Monterey 1770, transferred to Carmel Valley 1771. Monastery a ruin. Mission chapel has been restored. Burial place Father Junipero Serra, who died August 28, 1784. Bauscher China Arthur Schiller & Son. Designed for Southern Pacific Company. Chinaware is stamped 26U under the glaze. The plate is in near excellent condition with bright clean graphics and golden edge detail. There are a few barely visible small scratches near the edge at the 5 and 10 o'clock positions. There are tiny breaks to the inner gold pinstripe at the 6 o'clock position. No chips, cracks, or breaks. A rare and beautiful display piece! See photos for best description.