Eight Pieces of Midwest Railroad Silver Flatware and China - Illinois Central Creole, Chicago & Alton, C&EI, Wabash, and Nickel Plate Road A mixed group of dining car items for Midwestern railroads including an 11 1/4" oval platter plate for Illinois Central in the Creole pattern, top marked with the entwined IC logo with gold and black pinstripes, and bottom stamped Bauscher Arthur Schiller and Son Chicago 1929. An early pattern believed to have been used during the first quarter of the century. The plate shows mild signs of use with utensil scratches, stacking wear, and leftover adhesive marks on the bottom. The gold is in good condition. Silver includes a 7 1/4" iced tea spoon for Chicago & Alton top marked with an engraved C&A in script on the handle with Car 500 on the reverse, SSS Pat'12. A 5 1/2" cocktail fork back stamped C.&E.I. in serif font, Reed & Barton Triplex. A 6" cocktail fork bottom stamped Nickel Plate Road Barth Extra. Also includes a four piece set by International Silver Co. all back stamped Wabash. An 8 1/2" knife, 7" fork, 6" spoon, and 5 3/4" soup spoon. The collection of flatware shows general signs of use and varying degrees of tarnish. No notable issues. See photos for best description.