Is Rogers Sterling silverware real silver?
Rogers sterling (often marked Wm Rogers – and also indicated ‘Sterling’) is actually pure silver. Be wary of items marked as Stainless, Triple Plate, IS, Silver, EPNS, and the like. These indicate that your items are made from stainless steel, electroplated, or are simply silver plated.
What does the number 925 mean on Rogers silverware?
An additional “IS” mark after the Rogers name on the backs of spoons and forks stands for International Sterling. Real sterling silver is marked with the word “STERLING” or the number 925, for the 92.5 percentage of silver required for the sterling designation.
What kind of silverware does BIRKS STERLING make?
The soup / dessert spoons are stamped “Ryrie Sterling” (a predecessor of Birks) but the remainder of the pieces are marked “Birks Sterling”. The set is in very good condition. A lovely set of Gorham sterling silver flatware in the “Chantilly” pattern. This is a dinner and luncheon set for 8 plus 8 extra teaspoons and a lemon fork.
How big are sterling silver forks and knives?
The knives are each 9 inches long and the forks are 7 3/4 inches long. There are some tiny surface usage scratches but, overall, the set is in very good condition. A lovely set of Northumbria sterling silver flatware. This is a luncheon set for 8 plus 2 serving pieces in the “Cello” pattern.
What kind of silverware has fouled anchors on it?
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An additional “IS” mark after the Rogers name on the backs of spoons and forks stands for International Sterling. Real sterling silver is marked with the word “STERLING” or the number 925, for the 92.5 percentage of silver required for the sterling designation.
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Are there silver plates with Rogers name on them?
Clearing up the Rogers Confusion: Marks and Manufacturers There are a number of makers of silver (both sterling and silverplate) that use the Rogers name. This post is an attempt to create a list, history, and database that will make this situation a little less confusing. I do not imagine that I will be able to get everything down in one go.
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.
