The Railroad Commissary


Welcome to The Railroad Commissary's Hotel wares page. Please feel free to send questions or comments to:  rrcomm@sonic.net    Relevant information, and credits, will be posted.

To order call:   (707) 328-6215 (cell) or  539-1051 (land)  or   e-mail:  rrcomm@sonic.net
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Alaska Railroad

Curry Hotel      (Curry, Ak.)
       (The Curry Hotel was opened in 1923 as a over-night stop in the two-day journey from Seward to Fairbanks (trains didn't
       run at night then), and resort destination for sportsmen. It was a popular destination in its own right in the early days, but
        was eclipsed by the Mt. McKinley Park Hotel in 1939. It burned down in 1957 - nothing remains today but a cleared area.)
  HMA-4164    breakfast menu  c.1943  4 3/8 X 7 1/4"    $37.00
        (3) folded and creased / small food stains  
  HMA-4217    dinner menu  c.1943  4 3/8 X 7 1/4"       $40.00
        (3+) folded and creased / very light stains  


Mt McKinley Park Hotel
  HSM-12775   fork   7 3/8"  (2)  light used condition   (IS)   $42.00
                              
  HSM-9605    salad fork   6 1/4"  (2)  light used condition   (IS)   (Sold)
                                   
  HSM-13238   soup spoon   5 7/8"  (2+)  very light used condition   (IS)   $35.00
  HSM-11456   soup spoon   5 7/8"  (2)  light used condition   (IS)   $32.00
                                   
  HSM-13238   soup spoon   5 7/8"  (2+)  very light used condition   (IS)   $32.00
  HSM-12236   knife   9 1/2"  (2)  light used condition   (IS)   $38.00
                                 


Bay Island Hotel        (near Sarasota, Fl., operated 1912 until 1950)
  HCB-10652    platter   11 7/8"  (3-)  moderate wear / substantial age spotting   (Warwick, c.1912)   $50.00
                                          


[British Columbia Electric] Street Ry. Cooperative
                                         (employee's cooperative restaurant operated in association with BCER)

Railway Co-OP Pattern
  HC-6378    saucer 5 7/8" T  (2)  light used condition  (Grindley, 1961)   $20.00 
                                   


Canadian National Hotels

Forest Green Pattern
  HCC-2073    ashtray / match holder    (3-) light wear, but gold logo faded  (Hall)   $40.00
                                  
  HCC-2567    candle holder    (2-) moderate used condition  (Hall)   (Sold) 


Mustard Yellow Pattern
    (none currently in stock)


White & Gold Pattern
  HCC-7932    dresser tray   5 1/2"   (2+) very light used condition   (Wm. Guerin)   $55.00
  HCC-10037   dresser tray   5 1/2"   (2)  light used condition   (Wm. Guerin)   $46.00
                                 


??? Pattern (#180 as per Silver At Your Service)
  HSC-3049    table spoon  7 1/4"  (3+) moderate used condition  (McGlashan Clarke)  $12.50
  HSC-2827    table spoon  7 1/4"  (3) good used condition  (McGlashan Clarke)   $10.00  
                                 


To order call:   (707) 328-6215 (cell) or  539-1051 (land)  or   e-mail:  rrcomm@sonic.net
       payment accepted via: Visa, Master Card, Am Express, Discover, Zelle, checks / money orders, or Paypal


Canadian Pacific Hotels

Banff Springs Hotel
  HMC-8335   bi-fold  6 3/4" X 9 3/4"   (1-) near mint condition    $27.00  
        breakfast / 1941 / special for Am Express / Banner tours   
  HMC-8247   bi-fold  8" X 10 3/4"   (2) light used condition    $31.00  
        dinner / Aug 22 1935   
  HMC-8931   bi-fold  8" X 11"   (2) light used condition    $8.00  
        dinner / Aug 16 1952   


Bows & Leaves
  HMC-13549   demitasse & saucer   (both 1-) near mint condition  
                    (Mintons, both 1942)     (Sold)  


Chateau Lake Louise
  HMC-9136   bi-fold  8" X 11"   (1-) near mint condition    $13.00  
              dinner / Aug 15 1951     


Floral Pattern
  HCC-2776    plate   8"   (2-) moderate used condition  (Sovereign)     $50.00  
                                               


Green Band Pattern
  HCC-8707     demi cup   2 1/8" T   (2+) very light used condition  (Grindley, 1947)     $110.00  
                                         
  HCC-10929    plate   8"   (4)  moderate wear / faint hairline, nicks on rim   (Grindley)   $16.00  
                                             
  HCC-9207     plate   9 1/8"   (3+)  fair used condition   (Grindley)   $60.00  
                                          
  HCC-9587     plate   9 1/8"   (3+)  fair used condition   (Grindley)   $60.00

(came from CP - not CP marked - match Green Band)
  no/#  (3 available)   bowl  9"   (2) light used condition  (Grindley, 1957)   $3/ea
                                    


Ornamented Green Monogram Pattern                                          (used at The Royal Alexandra in Winnipeg, Manitoba)
  HCC-4678    saucer   5 1/2"  (1)  very near mint  (Hammersley)   $36.00
                                      
  HCC-11226    plate   6 7/8"  (4+)  very light wear / fleabite on rim  (Radfords)   $18.00
                                    


Baronet Pattern        (topmarked "CP Hotels" w/logo)
  HSC-6691    cocktail fork  6"   (2)  light used condition   (Oneida)    $18.00 
                                  
  HSC-6939    cocktail fork  6"   (2)  light used condition   (Oneida)    $18.00
  HSC-7241    salad fork  7 1/4" (hollow handle)   (1-)  near mint condition    $18.00
  HSC-7769    salad fork  7 1/4" (hollow handle)   (1-)  near mint condition    $18.00
  HSC-7227    dessert fork  6 5/8"   (2-)  moderate used condition   (Oneida)   $15.00 
                              
  HSC-7352    fish knife  7 5/8" (hollow handle)   (1-)  near mint condition    $16.00 
                                  
  HSC-8757    fish knife  7 5/8" (hollow handle)   (1-)  near mint condition    $16.00 


Kings Pattern        (topmarked "CP Hotels" w/logo)
    (none currently in stock) 


Spartan Pattern        (topmarked "CP Hotels" w/logo)
  HSC-7892    salad fork  7 1/4" (hollow handle)   (2)  light used condition      $10.00
  HSC-8687    salad fork  7 1/4" (hollow handle)   (2)  light used condition      $10.00
  HSC-8513    salad fork  7 1/4" (hollow handle)   (2-) moderate used condition    $9.00 
                                    
  HSC-8796    salad fork  7 1/4" (hollow handle)   (2-) moderate used condition    $9.00



Downer Hotel System

  HCD-11726    platter  8"   (3) worn condition  (Grindley)  $23.00  


Embassy Cocktail Lounge                          ( Washington, D.C. - 928 14th ST NW - long since closed)

  no/#   glass swizzle sticks - lot of 3  6"   excellent condition condition   
                  all 3 for $12.00    


Flagler System                 (consisted of the Florida East Coast RR (Jacksonville to Key West), the Peninsular & Occidental Steamship Lines (Key West to Havana), and several famous Florida resort hotels, including the Ponce de Leon (St Augustine), the Royal Poinciana (Lake Worth) and The Breakers (next door in Palm Beach)

Grecian Pattern        (backmarked "Flagler System")
  HSF-13397  cocktail fork  6"  (2+)  very light used condition  (IS)    $30.00 
                                  
  HSF-7569   tea spoon  6"  (2)  light used condition  (IS)    $20.00 
                                



Florida East Coast Hotels

Breakers Pattern
  HSF-10596   bowl  4"  (1-) near mint condition   (Syracuse, 1940)  $55.00  
                            


Grecian Pattern        (top marked with logo / backmarked "F.E.C.H.Co.")
  HCF-6074   knife  8 3/4"  (3) moderate used condition / blade stained   (IS)  $17.00  
                      


unknown Pattern        (backmarked "F.E.C.H.Co.")

  HSF-5931   knife  9 5/8"  (3-) minor plating wear / pitting on blade (American Silver)  $7.00  
                    
  HSF-6207   knife  9 5/8"  (3-) minor plating wear / nicks in blade (American Silver)  $7.00  
                    


To order call:   (707) 328-6215 (cell) or  539-1051 (land)  or   e-mail:  rrcomm@sonic.net
       payment accepted via: Visa, Master Card, Am Express, Discover, Zelle, checks / money orders, or Paypal


Fort William Henry Hotel (Lake George, N.Y.)              (owned by the Delaware & Hudson until about 1952)

Belmont Pattern        (top marked with crest / backmarked "Fort William Henry Hotel")
  HSF-2508   ladle   7 5/8"  (2-)  moderate used condition  (Reed & Barton)   $40.00
                             


Fred Harvey

Blue Chain Pattern
  HCF-6368   bowl   7 3/8"   (4+)  light wear, but large crow'sfoot on back (only)
                     (Syracuse, 1939)     $25.00     
  HCF-6406   plate  9 1/2"  (3)  nice, but substantial glaze wear  (Syracuse, 1941)  $36.00
  HCF-6564   plate  9 1/2"  (3)  nice, but substantial glaze wear  (Syracuse, 1942)  $36.00
  HCF-6481   platter  10 1/2"  (2-)  moderate used condition  (Syracuse, 1927) $60.00 

 (all the Blue Chain items above came from the Casa del Desierto (Harvey House) in Barstow, Ca. when it closed)
 (despite how they may appear in the photos, all chains really are blue!)


Encanto Pattern
    (none currently in stock) 


Southwest Pattern
  HCF-13399   creamer  3" T   (2-)  moderate used condition  (McNicol)
                     $140.00  
  HCF-12697   platter  10 3/4"  (2-)  moderate used condition  (McNicol, 1928)
                           $140.00  
  HCF-11996   divided plate  10 1/2"  (1-)  near mint condition  (McNicol)
                                      $140.00  


Albany Pattern - early style        (backmarked "Fred Harvey")
  HSF-13264  tea spoon    5 3/4"   (2)  light used condition  
      (Harrison Bros. & Howson, England)      $26.00    
  HSF-5623   knife  8 7/8"  (3+)  nice, but pitting along edges of blade
     (Harrison Bros. & Howson, Sheffield)    $23.00 


Albany Pattern        (backmarked "Fred Harvey")
  HSF-6149   fork    7"   (3+)  fair used condition  (IS)      $27.00
                             
  HSF-5733   tea spoon    5 3/4"   (2)  light used condition  (IS)      $23.00
                             
  HSF-7029   tea spoon    5 3/4"   (2)  light used condition  (IS)      $23.00
  HSF-6044   table spoon  6 7/8"   (2-)  moderate used condition  (IS)  $20.00
                                
  HSF-6212   table spoon  6 7/8"   (2-)  moderate used condition  (IS)  $20.00
  HSF-6337   table spoon  6 7/8"   (2-)  moderate used condition  (IS)  $20.00
  HSF-6411   table spoon  6 7/8"   (2-)  moderate used condition  (IS)  $20.00


Churchill Pattern            (back marked "Fred Harvey")
  HSF-8226  fork  5 3/4"  (2)  light used condition  (Gorham)   $35.00
                         
  HSF-8695  cocktail fork  5 3/4"  (2+)  very light used condition  (Gorham)   $36.00
                         
  HSF-10846  cocktail fork  5 3/4"  (2+)  very light used condition  (Gorham)   $36.00
  HSF-8432  table spoon  81/8"  (2-)  moderate used condition  (Gorham)   $25.00


Copley Pattern            (top marked "Fred Harvey" in script)
    (none currently in stock) 


Cromwell Pattern        (top marked "Fred Harvey")
  HSF-6959   table spoon  7 1/4"  (2+)  very light used condition  (IS)   $32.00
  HSF-7956   table spoon  7 1/8"  
          (3)  plating worn on heal / part of name stamping light  (IS)   $14.00
                        


Kings Pattern            (back marked "Fred Harvey")
    (none currently in stock) 


Savoy Pattern        (top marked "Fred Harvey" in script)
  HSF-9586   fork  7 1/8"   (3+)  moderate wear / some plating loss on back
              (Victor)   $24.00   


Windsor Pattern        (top marked "Fred Harvey")
  HSF-13120  tea spoon   6"   (2-)  moderate used condition  (Rogers)    $27.00
                     
  HSF-4416   table spoon   7 1/8"   (2)  light used condition  (Gorham)    $27.00
                        


Grand Trunk Pacific                (merged into CN in 1923)

Fort Garry Floral Pattern                           (used at the Fort Garry Hotel in downtown Winnipeg)
    (none currently in stock)


Fort Garry Pattern                     (used at the Fort Garry Hotel in downtown Winnipeg)
  HGF-13422   stem wine glass  7"   (1-)  near mint condition  (Wm. Gurin, Limoges / A.T. Wiley)   
                                                            $135.00      
  HGF-13740   stem wine glass  7"   (1-)  near mint condition  (Wm. Gurin, Limoges / A.T. Wiley)   $135.00

GTP Hotels Floral Weave Pattern                   (used at any of the GTP hotels)
  HSF-13225   platter  9"   (1)  mint condition  (Wm. Gurin, Limoges / A.T. Wiley)   $130.00 


The Macdonald Pattern                                          (used at The Macdonald Hotel in downtown Edmonton)
  HSG-10224   sherbet  3 5/8" T  (3=)  moderate wear / logo stamp light  (Toronto)   $55.00 


pattern name not known - The Macdonald Pattern (#169 as per Silver At Your Service)
  HSC-6924    table spoon  7"  (4+) plating wear in bowl, heavy wear on back of bowl
            (Toronto)   $28.00         (same spoon pictured in Silver At Your Service)
                            


Puritan - Fort Garry Pattern      (topmarked "THE FORT GARRY")
  HSC-13023   soup spoon  5"  (2-)  moderate used condition   $35.00  
                         
 


pattern name not known - Fort Garry Pattern (#169 as per Silver At Your Service)
  HSC-12656  fork - hollow handle  7 1/4"  (3)  moderate condition / Ft Garry logo stamped  light
                  $45.00  
  HSC-9044   ladle - medium  7"  (4+)  plating worn in areas   $65.00  
                         
  HSC-9156   ladle - large  9"  (4+)  plating worn in areas - top logo faint   $75.00  
                       


Grand Trunk System                (merged into CN in 1923)

Chateau Laurier White & Gold Pattern                                          (used at the Hotel Chateau Laurier in downtown Ottawa)
    (none currently in stock)


Great Western Ry. Hotels            (England)

  HSG-3579   table spoon  7 3/8"  (2-) moderate used condition  (Potter)   $16.00 
                      


Hampton Casino / Exeter, Hampton & Amesbury Street Ry.

Hampton Pattern                                          (used at the Hampton Casino on the beach at Hampton, N.H.)
  HCH-3579      oval bowl  5 3/4"  (4) moderate use, but fissure in side
                             (Greenwood)   $80.00      


Hoboken RR "Y" (YMCA) (@ NW corner of Erie RR's Hoboken Terminal)              (accomodated layover Erie crewmen)

Windsor Pattern
  HC-10076   fork   7"  (2)  light used condition  (J R Gibney)   (Sold)  
                        


Hotel Champlain (near Plattsburgh, N.Y.)              (owned by the Delaware & Hudson)

Champlain Pattern
  HC-6173   cream pitcher   2 7/8"  (4)  light wear / crowsfoot inside bottom / age spots on rim   $45.00
                             


To order call:   (707) 328-6215 (cell) or  539-1051 (land)  or   e-mail:  rrcomm@sonic.net
                                         or   Paypal invoices sent upon request    (best option for international sales)


Hotel Del Coronado        (on Coronado Island in San Diego, Ca.)

Corsican Pattern        (top marked with crown logo and "HdelC")
  HSK-6770   knife  9 1/8"  (3+)  fair used condition  (Reed & Barton)   $25.00 
                      


Key Route Inn

Belmont Pattern        (top marked with Key Route Inn logo)
    (none currently in stock) 


London & North Eastern - Marylebone Station

  HSL-11158   fork 7 1/4"   (2+)  very light used condition  (Butler)  $22.00
  HSL-9684   fork  8"   (2+)  very light used condition  (Butler)  $25.00
                          
  HSL-11553   fork 8"   (2+)  very light used condition  (Butler)  $25.00
  HSL-10718   spoon  7 18"   (2+)  very light used condition  (Walker & Hall)  $18.00
                        
  HSL-7895   serving spoon  8 3/8"   (2+)  very light used condition  (Walker & Hall)  $25.00
  HSL-10780   serving spoon  8 3/8"   (2+)  very light used condition  (Walker & Hall)  $25.00
  HSL-11697   serving spoon  8 3/8"   (2+)  very light used condition  (Walker & Hall)  $25.00


To order call:   (707) 328-6215 (cell) or  539-1051 (land)  or   e-mail:  rrcomm@sonic.net
       payment accepted via: Visa, Master Card, Am Express, Discover, Zelle, checks / money orders, or Paypal


The Olympic Club        (iconic San Francisco, Ca. club)

  HCO-11176   platter  7 7/8"  (5+)  rough condition  (Maddock & Sons, England / Nathan-Dormann)   $16.00 
                 (c. 1910's)         


The Palace Hotel        (famous San Francisco, Ca. landmark hotel)

Royal Pattern        (top marked "Palace Hotel")
  HSP-8015   tea spoon  5 3/4"  (2-)  moderate used condition  (Reed & Barton)   $22.00 
                      


Park Lane Hotel        (in New York City, across 59th St from Central Park)
  HSP-12327    bouillon cup frame   5 3/8" W   (4" OD)  (2)  light used condition   (Wallace)   (Sold)
                                          
  HSP-13431    bouillon cup frame   5 3/8" W   (4" OD)  (2-)  moderate used condition   (Wallace)   (Sold)


Poland Spring                                          (Poland Spring House was a resort at Poland Spring, Me. / main building closed in '60's, burned in 1975)

  HSP-8943   platter  8 1/4" T  (2-)  moderate used condition  (Shenango)   
                         $30.00    


Railway Convalescent Homes                         (rest homes for railway workers in England)

  HC-13533   soup plate  9"  
         very light wear / gold stripes excellent / some glaze crazing in well  (Myott Son & Co., 1953)  
                                   $20.00      


Railway Refreshment Room                                          (railway station restaurants in Australia)

  RSR-7073   demi spoon  5 1/8"  (2) light used condition  (Regal Plate, 1941)     $12.00
                              


Reading Terminal Restaurant

Philadelphia Pattern
  HCR-8950   platter  11 3/4"  (3+) very light wear, but several "sand grains" in well 
               (Warwick)     $145.00 


Union Pacific - Bryce Canyon Lodge
 
 
   HMU-12144   4 3/8" X 5 3/4"    (2+)  very light used condition   $14.00
              1929 / dinner          
   
   HMU-11617   4 3/8" X 5 3/4"   (2+)  very light used condition   $14.00
             1929 / breakfast        
     
    HMU-11792   4 3/8" X 5 3/4"  (2+)  very light used condition   $14.00 
               1929 /  dinner        


Union Pacific - Grand Canyon Lodge - North Rim
  HMU-7382   4 3/8" X 5 5/8"  1947   (1-)  near mint   $12.00 


Union Pacific

Zion / Cheyenne / Sun Valley Pattern
        (Zion and Cheyenne are different parts of the same pattern, the china was used at the UP-owned
         Sun Vallrey resort.  "Sun Valley" would be a better name for this pattern.)


    (none currently in stock) 


The Waldorf-Astoria - New York

      plastic swizzle stick 6"     moderate used condition    $3.00  
         


Yellowstone Park Hotel

 HSY-7954  ice tea spoon  7 1/8"   (2-)  moderate used condition    $26.00  
                            




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Shipping (to US addresses) will be $14.00 per order - insurance included.     Very small items or nearby locations might be less, call or e-mail for quote.  Your quantity discount can be in the shipping - buy several items and shipping is still only $14.00.  Free shipping on orders over $500 shipping (within the US).
       (International - $24 up to 1/2 kg, $60 up to 2 kg - call or write for exact quote).


We are located in Santa Rosa, California  Anyone near to here or passing through would be welcomed to pick up their items (by appointment) so as to save the shipping charge.  Unfortunately, we have no showroom – all our stock is wrapped and in storage (for its protection).

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Packing - We pack for success, not excuses.  We love old railroad/hotel china and relics as much as you do, so we would rather spend a bit more on packing materials (actually, we prefer to use clean recycled packing materials) than see a piece broken in transit.

Our success is collectors getting pieces they want, and only that.  Therefore, all sales are allowed a three day inspection period, within which time, unsatisfactory items may be returned for refund.

Sell / Trade - We are always buying (at wholesale prices) - from whole collections to single pieces. Or, perhaps you would like to suggest a trade?   If you think that you could suggest a trade, or other "deal," that would be mutually beneficial, we will be happy to hear you out.   Maybe you have a piece of train china that doesn't exactly fit with your collection, and we have a piece that does, maybe a deal could be found.   Please recall though, that this is a commercial enterprise, so we would find no advantage in a trade for pieces of equal value.

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Gift Wrap - For an extra $7.00 per gift, we will gift wrap any item(s) and mail it directly to the recipient.  Nothing too fancy, but we will box the item(s) and tailor the wrap to the occasion (birthday, Christmas or other), with a "from / to" tag filled out as you specify.

Wants lists - We have railroad china - you want railroad china, but unfortunately, these are not always the same items.  If you would care to send us your "want list", we will store it and notify you (e-mail or phone, your choice) if we get that item in stock.  There is no obligation on your part - this is only a notification service and interest survey.  Send to: Wants lists

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