VTG Fred Harvey Railroad China Restaurant Ware Syracuse China 4 Tea Cups Webster
VTG Fred Harvey Railroad China Restaurant Ware Syracuse China 4 Tea Cups Webster
Syracuse China in the Webster pattern. The pattern features a creamy white base with a black and gold floral, leaf, and swag border design. Pattern Webster. Bottom marked Syracuse China USA date marks 1980’s.
Condition: Used
Price: USD 25.00
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Item Description from Seller
Vintage Fred Harvey Railroad China Restaurant Ware Syracuse China 4 Tea Cups Webster
El Tovar Fred Harvey Railroad China
Tea Cups set of four. Measures 3 5/8” in diameter and 2 1/2” deep to foot.
Bottom marked Syracuse China USA date marks 1980’s.
Great condition, No chip or cracks. Very nice preowned condition. One has small manufacturing flaw.
The VTG Fred Harvey Railroad China Restaurant Ware Syracuse China in the Webster pattern are a set of Four Tea Cups in a burnt orange and black color scheme. Made in the United States, these vintage cops feature a printed backstamp and are a charming addition to any table setting or antique collection. The Syracuse brand is known for its quality craftsmanship, making these bowls a desirable piece of decorative cookware and serveware.
Production Technique: Pottery
Number of Items in Set: 4
Vintage: Yes
Country/Region of Manufacture:United States
Material: Commericial ware
Product Line: Restaurant ware
Finish:Glossy
Production Style: Railroad Restaurant Hotel Diner Ware
Brand: Syracuse China Co.
Style: Traditional
Color:White with black and gold tan rim and handle
Pattern Webster
Webster has been used for many years at El Tovar, one of the Fred Harvey-operated hotels that sits on the rim of the Grand Canyon and is a former Harvey House.
El Tovar was "operated by the Fred Harvey Company in conjunction with the Santa Fe Railway" and sits "at the northern terminus of the Grand Canyon Railway, which was formerly a branch of the Santa Fe.
Syracuse China in the Webster pattern. This pattern was originally designed for the Fred Harvey Company, which operated restaurants and hotels along the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad. The pattern features a creamy white base with a black and gold floral, leaf, and swag border design. The Webster pattern was patented in May 1938 by D. Bourne and was available as both fine china and commercial china. The Syracuse China Company closed its doors in 2009, ending a 138-year legacy of ceramic production.
