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Rock Island Railroad Reverse Glass Train Sign

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Advertising Signs Start Price:10,000.00 USD Estimated At:30,000.00 - 50,000.00 USD
Rock Island Railroad Reverse Glass Train Sign
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Rock Island Railroad Reverse Glass Sign. Comes in the best all original frame we have seen with the words "Great Rock Island Route" printed at the bottom. This is the version called the "Cowboy Version" with a cowboy on a horse watching over a herd of cattle in the foreground. Printed on the back is "This picture to remain the property of the Chicago Rock Island Pacific Rail Yard". This sign was made by an artist who worked for Western Sandblasting Company, Chicago, IL. in 1908. The artist used mother-of-pearl to construct the train and the rail cars. There were only 50 of these so called "8 footers" made and we only know of 21 that have survived at this point in time. It has some minor paint lifting in the sky which can be repaired. Otherwise it is in excellent condition. It is 100" X 27 1/4" overall ilncluding the frame. Note, the auctioneer will gladly work with the winning bidder to get the sign professionally restored and preserved.