Rock Island Lines Porcelain Cuspidor
(Item: 4350J)

Rock Island Lines Porcelain Cuspidor

Even though spitting into a cuspidor (spittoon) isn't something you commonly see today, on the railroads it was a necessity! This very old relic from the Rock Island Lines is in very good but much used condition. It is black and white enameled porcelain with "Rock Island Lines" in red on the rim edge. The cuspidor shows overall edge chipping and interior light scratches from cleaning over the years, with a sediment line in the bottom. The underside of the rim retains remains of the dark red Rock Island Railroad trim color. The cuspidor is 8 3/4" in diameter at the top rim, and the base is 6" in diameter. It is 4 3/4" tall. A unique piece to add to your Rock Island Railroad collection!

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Rock Island Lines Porcelain Cuspidor (Spittoon)

The cuspidor is black and white enameled porcelain with "Rock Island Lines" in red on the rim edge.

This very old relic from the Rock Island Lines is in very good but much used condition. The cuspidor shows overall edge chipping and interior light scratches from cleaning over the years.

Both sides of the cuspidor are shown here.

The underside of the rim retains remains of the dark red Rock Island Railroad trim color.

The cuspidor is 8 3/4" in diameter at the top rim, and the base is 6" in diameter. It is 4 3/4" tall.

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