CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND & PACIFIC RAILROAD R.O.G. TRAIN SIGN.

CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND & PACIFIC RAILROAD R.O.G. TRAIN SIGN. Seldom seen smaller version of this sign of which only a limited quantity was produced to adorn the walls of select railroad depots. The CRI&P RR was also known as the “Rock Island Line” and in later years as simply “The Rock”. This spectacular image depicts the train passing over the Illinois River, three miles east of LaSalle, Illinois. The sign is reverse hand painted and highlighted with thin slices of mother-of-pearl that imparts a jewel-like quality to the engine, tender and passenger cars. SIZE: Image in frame is 16-1/4″ x 10-1/2″ h. CONDITION: Good with some lifting and flaking to the reverse paint. 1-8137 PF (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	448	$3,737.50	CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND & PACIFIC RAILROAD R.O.G. TRAIN SIGN. Seldom seen smaller version of this sign of which only a limited quantity was produced to adorn the walls of select railroad depots. The CRI&P RR was also known as the “Rock Island Line” and in later years as simply “The Rock”. This spectacular image depicts the train passing over the Illinois River, three miles east of LaSalle, Illinois. The sign is reverse hand painted and highlighted with thin slices of mother-of-pearl that imparts a jewel-like quality to the engine, tender and passenger cars. SIZE: Image in frame is 16-1/4″ x 10-1/2″ h. CONDITION: Good with some lifting and flaking to the reverse paint. 1-8137 PF (3,000-5,000) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2008 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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