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A RARE ROCK ISLAND SYSTEM REVERSE PAINTED AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL DEPOT SIGN circa 1905, depicting in detailed polychrome mother-of-pearl, a Rock Island 4-4-2 locomotive #801 and five Pullman cars against a finely detailed mountain scene with a fireground of cattle and a cowboy on horseback. Original oak frame. 90"x26.5" overall. Some losses.

Estimate $8,000-$12,000