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Railroad silver includes both silver-plated hollowware (teapots, pitchers, and tureens) and flatware (spoons, forks, knives, etc.), usually heavy and of high quality.
Railroads tended to adopt particular patterns, often ornate and elaborate, so collectors today can associate specific patterns with individual companies and lines (the railroads tended to also mark these items with initials or logos).
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If you've ever wondered how to tell real from fake railroad china, or how brass baggage tags originated, this extre… [read review or visit site]
Paul Somerson's incredible reference on handwrought metalwork from the American Arts and Crafts movement of the ear… [read review or visit site]
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A great reference on silver from the Victoria and Albert Museum. View silver items by theme, see highlights from th… [read review or visit site]
Graham Hodges' collection of antique Georgian (as in King George of England) silver sugar tongs from 1760 to 1820. … [read review or visit site]
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This huge online database from the Speed Art Museum is a rich trove of beautiful photos and reference information o… [read review or visit site]
The late Sir Arthur Gilbert's collection of European silver, gold, enamel and other items, now housed in London. Ga… [read review or visit site]
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