RARE TRAIN DENVER & RIO GRANDE RAILROAD WARE JAM JAR HONEY POT FLOW BLUE LOGO

Description: A little history lesson first, courtesy of Wikipedia ... The Denver & Rio Grande Railway (D&RG) was incorporated on October 27, 1870, by General William Jackson Palmer (1836-1909), and a board of four directors. It was originally announced that the new 3 ft railroad would proceed south from Denver and travel an estimated 875 miles south to El Paso via Pueblo, westward along the Arkansas River, and continue southward through the San Luis Valley of Colorado toward the Rio Grande. Eventually the route of the D&RG would be amended (including a plan to continue south from Pueblo over Raton Pass) and added to as new opportunities and competition challenged the railroad's expanding goals. By late 1880 William Bell had begun to organize railway construction in Utah that would become the Palmer controlled Denver & Rio Grande Western Railway in mid-1881. The intention of the D&RGW (aka the "Western") was to work eastward from Provo to an eventual link with westward bound D&RG in Colorado. This physical connection was realized near the Green River on March 30, 1883, and by May of that year the D&RG formally leased its Utah subsidiary as previously planned. Following bitter conflict with the Rio Grande Western during lease disagreements and continued financial struggles, the D&RG went into receivership in July 1884 with court appointed receiver William S. Jackson in control. Eventual foreclosure and sale of the original Denver & Rio Grande Railway resulted within two years and the new Denver & Rio Grande Railroad took formal control of the property and holdings on July 14, 1886. And now onto this listing ... This listing is for a single piece of railroad ware from the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad - "The Scenic Line of the World." Though these pieces are being sold individually, consider purchasing more than one to take advantage of combined shipping. The logo on these pieces reads "Denver & Rio Grande R.R." - it does not say "Western" in the logo, which helps to date these pieces. The condiment jars (for jam or honey) have a wee cut-out in the lid so a small spoon can rest inside. (Spoon not included). With the lid on, it stands about 2 1/2" tall. (The mini platters shown in the photo have been SOLD and are no longer available). No back stamps on any of these pieces. No chips, cracks, or unusual wear. If you are a collector of Denver & Rio Grande R.R. railroad ware, this is a great opportunity to add some pieces! Will be packed with care in GOBS of packing material. I am listing many other items on eBay, including restaurant ware pieces. So please check my other listings, as I will be happy to combine shipping. I do not accept returns. Please read the description and examine the photos carefully, and ask questions if you are unsure. ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES.

Price: 7.5 USD

Location: DeLand, Florida

End Time: 2024-11-19T23:24:26.000Z

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