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An American Reverse Painted and Pearl

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:8,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD
An American Reverse Painted and Pearl
<B>Attributed to Andrea T. Gavell </B></I>(American, 19th century)<BR><I><BR>Rocky Mountain Limited to Colorado</B></I><BR>Circa 1880-1890<BR>Reverse painted glass, mother-of-pearl, wood<BR>Unmarked <BR>25.25 inches high x 88.25 inches long (including frame)<B><BR><BR><BR></B></I> Depicting the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railroad engine number 301 with tender, baggage car, dining car, the Swanhilda passenger car, the Circassia passenger car, and observation car, with Rocky Mountains in the background, with Rock Island Lines inscribed in gilt border; in original oak frame with Rocky Mountain Limited/To Colorado in gold at lower center rail.<BR><BR>This elaborate reverse painted glass sign was created to promote the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railroads Rocky Mountain Limited line to Colorado.<BR> <B>Condition Report:</B> minor lifting to gilded borders; frame finish bubbled.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Requires 3rd Party Shipping (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)