Make this Authentic Antique Silver Soldered Reed & Barton Rio Grande Western Railway dining car tray yours! This is a fantastic piece of authentic American early transport history.
Manufacturer:Reed & Barton
Quality Construction: Stamped "SILVER SOLDERED". Unlike standard residential silverplate, "silver soldered" commercial plate was extra heavy-duty, designed to withstand high-volume daily use, industrial dishwashers, and rough handling on moving trains or in hotels.
Specific Provenance: The diamond logo on the bottom clearly reads "The Rio Grande Western Railway, Great Salt Lake Route"
Item Number: Stamped 1614 (Reed & Barton's catalog model number for this specific oval bread/celery tray).
Era: This particular line was produced in the early 20th century (circa 1901 - 1908).
