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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;spirit-of-shiloh, post: 22493, member: 32&quot;]<a href="http://www.railroadiana.org/holloware/pgHolloware.php" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.railroadiana.org/holloware/pgHolloware.php" rel="nofollow">http://www.railroadiana.org/holloware/pgHolloware.php</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Holloware items were always marked for the railroads that bought them. Side markings might consist of logos or railroad names; bottom markings might consist of either the name or initials of the railroad and the manufacturer. Dating such pieces can be accomplished in various ways, depending on the manufacturer. </p><p><br /></p><p>Bottom marks from Reed &amp; Barton and Gorham included tiny ships and swords representing certain years, and International used the last two digits of the year in a box. Photos in various railroad books might show holloware in use, thereby helping to establish a date. The best reference book on railroad holloware with excellent photos and descriptions was written by Everett Maffett. It has been published in original and revised versions and is a valuable addition to the collector&#039;s library.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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