#3424 • Charlotte Harbor and Northern Railway Cast Iron Spittoon / Cuspidor

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

High bid $55.00

Status: Sold

One of the most uncommon cuspidors that Rail & Road has offered to date. This cast iron spittoon is cast with C.H. & N. RY in the side which stands for the Charlotte Harbor and Northern Railway which operated on the western side of Florida from 1907 to 1925 before being acquired by the Seaboard. While the railroad was primarily a freight road, they did offer passenger service which is why we believe this cuspidor exists. The condition is poor but the name remains intact. There is heavy pitting and rust along with a few pinholes on the bottom, the rim has two sizable cracks that wrap approximately 50% of the way around the throat of the bowl and a 3" section of cast iron missing. Even with the condition issues, the scarcity and unusual nature of this piece lead me to believe that it would be difficult to upgrade this down the road with a higher grade example.