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Antique Southern Pacific Railroad Hospital Harriman Blue Serving Platter.
Large early Southern Pacific Railroad Hospital institutional serving platter manufactured by Maddock\'s American China.
Features the distinctive blue/teal Harriman Blue scroll border and circular Southern Pacific Hospital emblem.
Specialist railroad-china references identify this hospital variation as SP-5 Harriman Blue Hospital, a customized service produced for hospitals operated by the Southern Pacific Railroad. Backstamp: Vitrified / Maddock\'s American China / China with eagle trademark.
DETAILS:
Railroad: Southern Pacific
Service: Southern Pacific Hospital
Maker: Maddock\'s American China
Pattern: SP-5 Harriman Blue Hospital
Type: Large institutional serving platter
Date: Circa 1909–1923; most likely 1910s
Material: Vitrified china
Color: White with blue/teal decoration
Country of Manufacture: United States
A substantial early railroad institutional serving piece for a Southern Pacific collection, railroadiana collection, antique railroad china collection, Maddock American China collection, institutional/restaurant ware collection, or historic hospital memorabilia collection.
Measurements:
17\" long
11.5\" wide
Weight: 5 lb 2.4 oz
CONDITION
Very good antique condition for its age. No chips or cracks. Fine age-related glaze crazing is present and is primarily noticeable under strong light or when viewed at an angle. Shows light surface/utensil wear, several small faint age-related spots/marks, minor manufacturing glaze/decorative irregularities, including slight color bleed near the border in one spot, and some roughness/wear along portions of the underside foot edge. Please review all photos closely for condition.
