Rock Island Glassware and China: Where to find?

November 11, 2006 5:42 PM

Where do I find (to buy) a complete set of glassware and china used on the Rock Island Railroad (50s-60s time period). Authentic, not fake or reproduced?
posted by america4 to Shopping (5 answers total)

I would try Replacements.com which sells just about every china pattern ever. Is this it? They don't have that one in stock, but might be able to talk to you about where to look, if nobody else here has good ideas.
posted by LobsterMitten at 5:53 PM on November 11, 2006

Here's the Railroad Commissary, which seems to have some items.

At the Railroadiana boards, there seems to be someone else (or you?) looking for the same thing. (listing in "Wanted, to Buy" section Oct 21,2006)

Obviously check eBay routinely, although they don't seem to have anything at the moment.
posted by LobsterMitten at 6:02 PM on November 11, 2006

A Google search on "railroad china" brings up some links that might be helpful.
posted by Opposite George at 8:30 PM on November 11, 2006

I've seen railroad china at P.O.S.H in Chicago. Worth calling them to see what they have in stock and what they can get.
posted by cushie at 9:14 PM on November 11, 2006

You might try:

RIVERBEND ANTIQUES 563-323-8622
425 BRADY ST
DAVENPORT, IA 52801

It's a huge store, almost a whole city block, just across the river from Rock Island.
posted by jaysus chris at 10:47 PM on November 11, 2006