Silver plated table fork, Midland Railway

Table fork, Midland Railway, good condition, bearing makers mark and 'Midland SA Railway Dining Car'

Before convenient packaging was invented, station refreshment rooms and dining cars served food and drink in silverware and fine china. All sets needed to match and could not be used if chipped or incomplete. Cups and crockery were embellished with the company name to help prevent losses and theft.