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Silverton Railroad Rainbow Route Silver Pass Fob....
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Silverton Railroad Rainbow Route Silver Pass Fob. This 1.25" x 1.5" fob depicts a train running through a wooded mountain valley. At the top and bottom, blue-enamel " banners " are inscribed "Rainbow Route Silverton Railroad." A rainbow appears overhead. On verso: "Pass/ R.F. Weitbrec./ Complimentary/ Until Dec. 31st 1890./ Otto Mears/ President/ No. 130." Robert F. Weitbrec served as treasurer of the Denver & Rio Grande Railway and played a part in the Royal Gorge War. Otto Mears became involved in the transportation business due to the lack of an easy way to get wheat from Saguache to the markets. In 1870, he decided to build a toll wagon road. The Territory of Colorado granted a charter; Mears formed the Poncha Pass Wagon Road Co. The road was built over Poncha Pass to the Arkansas Valley. The company was a success, allowing Mears to build other toll roads. The Silverton Railroad was organized in 1887 and continued in operation until 1920. Passes of this type are rarely offered at public auction. There are several Silverton flat-type passes known to exist at museums in Colorado. This is considered one of the top western railroad passes. There are some fading or color inconsistencies to the blue enamel at the bottom, and no colorful enamel remains at the rainbow. Some green patina can be seen at the far left and right edges beneath the ends of the top blue banner. Tarnish and light scratching can be seen throughout; otherwise in lovely condition.Auction Info
2022 June 11 - 12 Americana & Political Signature® Auction #6254 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2022
11th-12th
Saturday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 3
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