AT&SFRy (Santa Fe Railway) Mimbreno Coffee Cup & Saucer Set

This really nice coffee cup & saucer are in the "Mimbreno" pattern, and ivory version. The coffee cup and saucer are in near mint condition, with only a tiny under glaze "dimple" above the bird's wing on the saucer, and three kiln "touch marks" on the back side. There are no chips, cracks, or flea bites on either piece. The cup is back stamped "Made Expressly for Santa Fe Dining Car Service," and the saucer is back stamped "Syracuse China 99-H (date code 1970), Ancient Mimbreno Indian Designs, copyrighted by Santa Fe Railway, Made Expressly for Santa Fe Dining Car Service, Old Ivory." The cup is 2 3/4" tall and the saucer is 6 1/8" diameter. Mimbreno railroad china was used on the Santa Fe Super Chief from 1937 to 1871. It was designed by Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter, a Harvey System employee. She was given the commission to design china based on the concept of the Membres Indians. Her resultant designs are widely collected to this day. A perfect addition to make to your dining car china collection!

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