How to tell if WMA Rogers A1 plus silver flatware is?
If you see the words/acronyms “A1”, “EPNS”, “Par Plate”, “Brazil”, “Prata 90”, “Process Patent” or MAAAAANY others it’s almost definitely plate. Another good way is to look for wear. On quite a lot of silver plate you can see places where the silver has worn away, exposing the interior metal (typically brass).
Where can I find WM Rogers and Son silverware?
W.M Rogers Co Original Silver Plated Silverware 118 Pieces W/original Box. Vintage Silver Plated Souvenir Spoon The Mills at Larabee, St. Joseph, MO.
How big is the wm.a.rogers silver tray?
Wm. A. Rogers silver plate rectangular shape Wm. A. Rogers silver plate rectangular shape galley tray with rolled lip edge and a floral scroll engraving. Measures 1 1/2″ high by 19 3/4″ long by 11
When did WM Rogers start his silver business?
From 1857 to 1861, and again from 1896 to 1873, he partnered with his son, William Henry Rogers, under the company name William Rogers & Son. Starting in 1862, portions of the Rogers brothers’ enterprises were taken over by the Meriden Britannia Co., which, in 1898, became part of the newly formed International Silver Co..
If you see the words/acronyms “A1”, “EPNS”, “Par Plate”, “Brazil”, “Prata 90”, “Process Patent” or MAAAAANY others it’s almost definitely plate. Another good way is to look for wear. On quite a lot of silver plate you can see places where the silver has worn away, exposing the interior metal (typically brass).
How many pieces of Wm Rogers silverware are there?
About 97 times out of 100 Rogers will be plate. Rogers made A LOT of silver plate throughout their history. Probably tens of millions of pieces. Rogers in general, and it’s many iterations and name variations over the years, is not really high dollar silverware.
Who are the owners of Rogers Brothers silverware?
The various Rogers and Rogers Brothers silverware companies were bought up around the same time by two main silver-plate manufacturers, International Silver and Oneida, but the individual companies continued to use their own marks for some patterns. Most of the flatware produced was less expensive silver-plate.
Where can I find the brand of Wm Rogers and son?
Typically speaking, in order to determine if a piece is legitimate, you can check for the company’s official brand, which can often be found stamped into the back of the piece, along the back of the handle.
