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Re: (erielack) ELDPCS Flatware

It sure does John.  I knew that R&B had done the originals but wasn't sure 
if they did the repros as well.  I'm cataloging the set Steamtown NHS 
purchased and wanted to make sure of the manufacturer.

Joshua


>From: Jjbchian_@_aol.com
>To: joshuakblay_@_hotmail.com, erielack@lists.railfan.net
>Subject: Re: (erielack) ELDPCS Flatware
>Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2002 12:02:00 EDT
>
>Joshua,
>
>The DL&W Silverware was produced by the original manufacturer, Reed & 
>Barton.
>R&B were the original suppliers for the Sierra pattern to the Lackawanna, 
>so
>it was natural that we have the original manufacturer reproduce them. They
>were even able to locate the original stamp "DL&W" in their archives.
>
>It would be the same if today the Lackawanna telephoned R&B and said, "Send
>us 6 dozen each of the Sierra pattern, marked." Instead of it being the
>Lackawanna, it was ELDCPS.
>
>So are they reproductions? Yes, but they are a current run from he original
>dies and stamping.
>
>Hope this helps.
>
>John Boehner, VP
>ELDCPS




Joshua in Scranton
http://www.geocities.com/blayjk06


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