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Railroad and Transportation China

For more information on items for sale, please contact Meg Coughlin, the store manager, and railroad cup-and-sauceress at (215) 361-6176, e-mail coughlin@classicrail.com.

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ATSF California Poppy coffee cup and saucer set.
It appears that the tall poppy cups were replaced in service in the 1960's with a shorter mug style cup.
Tall cup--2.75" high, Syracuse 1963, near mint, NBS.
Saucer--6" diameter, BS: "Made Expressly for Santa Fe Dining Car Service, Syracuse 1943, excellent.
Luckin ATSF-6, McIntyre p 13.
$ 138

ATSF Reproduction Mimbreno sugar bowl and gravy boat.
Pattern based on Native American motif, reproduction items are highly faithful to original pattern. Reproduction china clearly backmarked.
Gravy boat: 4" tall, Sterling, mint $ 38
Lidded sugar bowl: 3" tall, Sterling, mint $ 48
McIntyre p 15, Luckin ATSF-9

ATSF Mimbreno demitasse saucer.
Ordered between 1937 and 1970 for use on the Santa Fe Super Chief, the ivory body is indicative of older production.
4.6" diameter, Syracuse Old Ivory 1953, BS: "Made expressly for Santa Fe Dining Car Service", near mint
McIntyre p 15, Luckin ATSF-9
Contact Meg for more information.

B&O Centenary Cup and Saucer Set.
Cup is older squat style with fill line inside the rim.
Cup: 3 3/4" diameter, 2 1/4" tall, RRBS:"Design Patented".
Saucer: 6 1/4" diameter, RRBS :"Design Patented".
Scammell's Lamberton China, excellent-near mint.
McIntyre p 19, B&0-4
$ 125

B&O Centenary 10 1/2" plate.
Pattern was introduced in 1927 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the B&O, and is based on designs used in the mid 19th century.
10.5" diameter, Scammell's Lamberton China, BS: Full shield backstamp "Design Patented", near mint.
McIntyre p 19, B&0-4
$ 98

B&O Centenary 9" plate.
Over the years, several manufacturers have produced Centenary. A Scammell backstamp indicates production prior to 1954.
9" diameter, Scammell's Lamberton China, BS: Full shield backstamp "Design Patented", excellent-near mint (light knife marks in well).
McIntyre p 19, B&0-4
$ 75

CB&Q Violets and Daisies items.
Bread plate: 5.25" diam., O.P. Co., Syracuse China pre 1920, NBS, excellent. $35
Tall coffee cup and saucer: cup is 2.75" tall, 1956; Saucer is 6" diameter, pre 1920. Both Syracuse, NBS, excellent. $150 (set).
Double egg cup, Demi Set and salad plate are sold.
Luckin CB&Q-13, McIntyre p. 38

CNW Wild Rose pedestal sherbet dish.
Stock pattern used aboard the CNW dining cars in UP/CNW Chicago-California train service during the 1950s.
2.5" high, 3.75" diameter, no maker mark, NBS, mint
Luckin C&NW-13, Luckin p 35
$ 75

CP Chateau Champlain.
CP's many transportation and hotel units use this pattern along with slight variations (hotel or business unit logo is substituted for the small CP logos in the border).
Cup--2.25" tall, Syracuse China of Canada, 1990, NBS, mint.
Saucer--6" diameter, Syracuse 1993, NBS, mint.
Luckin CP-7.
$15

D&H Canterbury individual cream.
Stock pattern ordered by the railroad in the 1930s and 1940s.
2.1" high, not topmarked, NBS, Scammell's Lamberton China, mint.
Luckin D&H-2, McIntyre p. 48.
$28

D&RG Blue Adam oval platter.
This stock pattern was used by the Denver and Rio Grande in the 1930s.
8 1/4" by 12", Syracuse 1929, NBS, BS: "Adam Copyrighted 1925".
Luckin D&RGW-1, McIntyre p. 50.
$ 28

FEC Breakers dinner plate.
This example dates to the reopening of the hotel following the 1925 fire.
9.8", diameter, TM logo, BS: "Made expressly for the Breakers. Furnished by B.H. Field Co. New York 1926" Haviland & Co. Bavaria, excellent (some gold wear)
Luckin FEC-2
Contact Meg for more information.

Fred Harvey Encanto single pedestal egg cup.
Stock pattern that was used by Fred Harvey at La Fonda Hotel.
2.4" high, no markings, near mint.
Luckin FH-5, Luckin p 161
$ 110

Fred Harvey Encanto pieces.
Stock pattern used by Fred Harvey at La Fonda Hotel
Footed bowl--6.2" diam., Syr. 1955, very good (well wear). $ 48
Pat--3" diam. Syracuse 1948, near mint. $ 35
Ice cream shell--4.2" diam., Syr. 1955, very good (scratched) $ 22
Luckin FH-5, Luckin p 161

Fred Harvey Blue Chain Pieces.
A popular older Fred Harvey pattern used in the 1920s.
Pat--3.5", No backstamp, near mint.$10
Individual Handled Cream--2" tall, No backstamp, near mint. Sold.
Luckin FH-3, McIntyre p. 160.

GN Mountains and Flowers cup.
Used by the GN concurrently with "Glory of the West", and up to the Amtrak era.
3 3/4" tall, Syracuse 1967,BS: "Great Northern RY", mint.
Luckin GN-8, McIntyre p 58.
Contact Meg for more information.

GN Mountains and Flowers service plate.
Service plate for the popular Mountains and Flowers pattern.
10.2" diam., Syracuse, no date, Full "Wild Flowers of Glacier Nat'l park" backstamp, near mint.
Luckin GN-8, McIntyre p 58.
Will trade for comparable UP or MILW item. Contact Meg for more information

KCS Roxbury bowl and cup.
Popular stock pattern that was used for many years by the railroad.
Bowl: 6.4" diam., NBS, Syracuse 1941, excellent. $10
Cup: 3" tall, NBS, Syracuse 1967, near mint. $22
McIntyre p 66, Luckin KCS-2.

KCS Roxbury divided plate.
Popular stock pattern that was used for many years by the railroad.
9 1/2" diameter, NBS, Syracuse 1946, mint.
McIntyre p 66, Luckin KCS-2.
$20

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China notes:

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China references cited:

Reed, Cleota and Skoczen, Stan. Syracuse China. Published by Syracuse University Press, Syracuse NY 13244-5160. Order line: (800) 365-8929.

Krummes, Daniel C.. Dining on Inland Seas. Published by Nautical Works Press, Traverse City, MI 49684. Book available for sale at Rail Store, $49.95.

McIntyre, Douglas. The Official Guide to Railroad Dining Car China. Published by the author, 20 Cleveland Place, Lockport, NY 14094. Book can be ordered from the author at DM021949@aol.com.

Luckin, Richard. Dining On Rails. Published by RK Publishing, 621 Cascade Court, Golden Colorado 80403-1581; Book sales: (303) 278-0669 (voice), (303) 215-0095 (fax). New expanded edition with color photos is now available.

Luckin, Richard. Teapot Treasury. Published by RK Publishing, 621 Cascade Court, Golden Colorado 80403-1581; Book sales: (303) 278-0669 (voice), (303) 215-0095 (fax).

Luckin, Richard. Butterpat World. Published by RK Publishing, 621 Cascade Court, Golden Colorado 80403-1581; Book sales: (303) 278-0669 (voice), (303) 215-0095 (fax).

--Mr. Luckin has devised a pattern-numbering system that is common to all of his books which permits him to catalog additional patterns as they are documented, and include them in subsequent books. A referenced pattern number may not appear in each and every book listed above.

Luckin's and McIntyre's books are excellent references that everyone interested in railroad china should own. Skoczen and Reed's new book on the Syracuse China Co. provides historical and product information on the largest producer of institutional china in North America. Krummes' book is the most exhaustive reference on inland waterway china available at this time.

Abbreviations used above:
b/s -- Railroad or train name is stamped on bottom of piece
NBS -- Not RR backstamped (may have maker's backstamp).
TM -- Railroad or train name appears on top, front or sides of piece.
Buffalo -- Made by Buffalo China Co.
Hall -- Made by the Hall China Company.
Homer Laughlin -- Made by the Homer Laughlin Pottery Co., Newell, West Virginia
Lamberton -- Made by Scammell China Co.
Minton -- Made by Minton, Stoke-on-Trent, England
Scammell -- Made by Scammell China Co.
Shenango -- Made by Shenango China Co.
Syracuse -- Made by Onondaga Pottery Co./Syracuse China.
Royal Doulton -- Royal Doulton China, Burslem, UK

For more information, please contact Meg Coughlin at (215) 361-6176 or coughlin@classicrail.com.

Updated 12/02/00 by Meg Coughlin

	ATSF California Poppy coffee cup and saucer set. It appears that the tall poppy cups were replaced in service in the 1960's with a shorter mug style cup. Tall cup--2.75" high, Syracuse 1963, near mint, NBS. Saucer--6" diameter, BS: "Made Expressly for Santa Fe Dining Car Service, Syracuse 1943, excellent. Luckin ATSF-6, McIntyre p 13. $ 138
	ATSF Reproduction Mimbreno sugar bowl and gravy boat. Pattern based on Native American motif, reproduction items are highly faithful to original pattern. Reproduction china clearly backmarked. Gravy boat: 4" tall, Sterling, mint $ 38 Lidded sugar bowl: 3" tall, Sterling, mint $ 48 McIntyre p 15, Luckin ATSF-9
	ATSF Mimbreno demitasse saucer. Ordered between 1937 and 1970 for use on the Santa Fe Super Chief, the ivory body is indicative of older production. 4.6" diameter, Syracuse Old Ivory 1953, BS: "Made expressly for Santa Fe Dining Car Service", near mint McIntyre p 15, Luckin ATSF-9 Contact Meg for more information.
	B&O Centenary Cup and Saucer Set. Cup is older squat style with fill line inside the rim. Cup: 3 3/4" diameter, 2 1/4" tall, RRBS:"Design Patented". Saucer: 6 1/4" diameter, RRBS :"Design Patented". Scammell's Lamberton China, excellent-near mint. McIntyre p 19, B&0-4 $ 125
	B&O Centenary 10 1/2" plate. Pattern was introduced in 1927 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the B&O, and is based on designs used in the mid 19th century. 10.5" diameter, Scammell's Lamberton China, BS: Full shield backstamp "Design Patented", near mint. McIntyre p 19, B&0-4 $ 98
	B&O Centenary 9" plate. Over the years, several manufacturers have produced Centenary. A Scammell backstamp indicates production prior to 1954. 9" diameter, Scammell's Lamberton China, BS: Full shield backstamp "Design Patented", excellent-near mint (light knife marks in well). McIntyre p 19, B&0-4 $ 75
	CB&Q Violets and Daisies items. Bread plate: 5.25" diam., O.P. Co., Syracuse China pre 1920, NBS, excellent. $35 Tall coffee cup and saucer: cup is 2.75" tall, 1956; Saucer is 6" diameter, pre 1920. Both Syracuse, NBS, excellent. $150 (set). Double egg cup, Demi Set and salad plate are sold. Luckin CB&Q-13, McIntyre p. 38
	CNW Wild Rose pedestal sherbet dish. Stock pattern used aboard the CNW dining cars in UP/CNW Chicago-California train service during the 1950s. 2.5" high, 3.75" diameter, no maker mark, NBS, mint Luckin C&NW-13, Luckin p 35 $ 75
	CP Chateau Champlain. CP's many transportation and hotel units use this pattern along with slight variations (hotel or business unit logo is substituted for the small CP logos in the border). Cup--2.25" tall, Syracuse China of Canada, 1990, NBS, mint. Saucer--6" diameter, Syracuse 1993, NBS, mint. Luckin CP-7. $15
	D&H Canterbury individual cream. Stock pattern ordered by the railroad in the 1930s and 1940s. 2.1" high, not topmarked, NBS, Scammell's Lamberton China, mint. Luckin D&H-2, McIntyre p. 48. $28
	D&RG Blue Adam oval platter. This stock pattern was used by the Denver and Rio Grande in the 1930s. 8 1/4" by 12", Syracuse 1929, NBS, BS: "Adam Copyrighted 1925". Luckin D&RGW-1, McIntyre p. 50. $ 28
	FEC Breakers dinner plate. This example dates to the reopening of the hotel following the 1925 fire. 9.8", diameter, TM logo, BS: "Made expressly for the Breakers. Furnished by B.H. Field Co. New York 1926" Haviland & Co. Bavaria, excellent (some gold wear) Luckin FEC-2 Contact Meg for more information.
	Fred Harvey Encanto single pedestal egg cup. Stock pattern that was used by Fred Harvey at La Fonda Hotel. 2.4" high, no markings, near mint. Luckin FH-5, Luckin p 161 $ 110
	Fred Harvey Encanto pieces. Stock pattern used by Fred Harvey at La Fonda Hotel Footed bowl--6.2" diam., Syr. 1955, very good (well wear). $ 48 Pat--3" diam. Syracuse 1948, near mint. $ 35 Ice cream shell--4.2" diam., Syr. 1955, very good (scratched) $ 22 Luckin FH-5, Luckin p 161
	Fred Harvey Blue Chain Pieces. A popular older Fred Harvey pattern used in the 1920s. Pat--3.5", No backstamp, near mint.$10 Individual Handled Cream--2" tall, No backstamp, near mint. Sold. Luckin FH-3, McIntyre p. 160.
	GN Mountains and Flowers cup. Used by the GN concurrently with "Glory of the West", and up to the Amtrak era. 3 3/4" tall, Syracuse 1967,BS: "Great Northern RY", mint. Luckin GN-8, McIntyre p 58. Contact Meg for more information.
	GN Mountains and Flowers service plate. Service plate for the popular Mountains and Flowers pattern. 10.2" diam., Syracuse, no date, Full "Wild Flowers of Glacier Nat'l park" backstamp, near mint. Luckin GN-8, McIntyre p 58. Will trade for comparable UP or MILW item. Contact Meg for more information
	KCS Roxbury bowl and cup. Popular stock pattern that was used for many years by the railroad. Bowl: 6.4" diam., NBS, Syracuse 1941, excellent. $10 Cup: 3" tall, NBS, Syracuse 1967, near mint. $22 McIntyre p 66, Luckin KCS-2.
	KCS Roxbury divided plate. Popular stock pattern that was used for many years by the railroad. 9 1/2" diameter, NBS, Syracuse 1946, mint. McIntyre p 66, Luckin KCS-2. $20