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Reading
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Reading
Reading

Reading "Atlantic City" Rail Ramble Button and AC Silver Plated Souvenir Spoon

$ 2.11

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Condition: Button in very good condition. Spoon sparingly polished.
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

    Description

    This auction is for a lapel button and souvenir spoon from a Reading Railroad Ramble to Atlantic City, NJ, that occurred on August 7, 1949.  The button has a triangle in the center, with 3 Rs and the words "READING RAIL RAMBLERS" outside each face of the triangle.
    The bowl of the spoon is decorated with a stamped decoration with the words "ATLANTIC/CITY" in an oval cartouche with a series of waves as its border.  The handle has a cast putti on the end with bells on the shaft of the handle.  (commemorating AC as a wedding destination, I presume)  Family verbal history says the spoon was acquired in AC during the ramble described on the button.
    The words "STERLING PLATE" is cast on the underside of the handle.
    Spoon is in like new condition, and was rarely, if ever, polished.  I have not polished it in the 50 years I have owned this spoon.  See photos for details