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What does is mean on Wm Rogers silverware?

Guidelines Alice Hardie 09/03/2021 comments off

What does is mean on Wm Rogers silverware?

“1847” and “IS” Marking on Rogers Brother Silver This is the founding date of Rogers Brothers that they include in the hallmark of all their silverware. The “IS” stands for International Silver who has owned Rogers since 1898.

Is all WM Rogers silverplate?

If, for example, your flatware is stamped “Wm & Rogers” and “IS”, it is not sterling silver. The IS merely indicates “International Silver” which was the company that actually manufactured the set. Because the pieces have no stamping to indicate Sterling, they most definitely are NOT sterling.

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.

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..

How tall is the WM Rogers Silver set Rosalee?

Wm. Rogers Bros. Silver Plate ‘Rosalee’ Five-Piece Wm. Rogers Bros. Silver Plate ‘Rosalee’ Five-Piece Coffee and Tea Set 20th Century Together with an oval tray. Height of coffeepot: 9-1/2 in (24.1 cm);

How tall is a silver WM Rogers candelabra?

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 11 468. Sterling Silver Candelabra By Wm. Rogers 468. Sterling Silver Candelabra By Wm. Rogers Co.

What kind of silverware does WM Rogers use?

ROGERS MFG CO SILVER PLATE- AA WM. ROGERS ANTIQUE SILVER PLATE MEAT / SERVING FORK w/ UNUSUAL BRITE-CUT DESIGN

How big is the wm.a.rogers silver tray?

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.

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What does is mean on Wm Rogers Silverware?

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What does is mean on Wm Rogers Silverware?

What does EPNs stand for in silver tray?

EPNS would mean electroplated nickel silver (there is no silver in nickel silver though). This tray is probably worn down to the nickel silver in some areas, and the copper plating (below the silver plating) in most areas.

What does the 925 mark on sterling silver mean?

Old time Scandinavian silversmiths used a lower content silver alloy to make their items, that is what the 830 means. Standard Sterling Silver has a 92.5 percent silver content with 7.5 percent of another metal added to it to strengthen the piece. Therefore, the most common mark for sterling silver is 925.

How to tell if silver plated from sterling silver?

It was badly tarnished so I cleaned it. It reads Early American, then the IS symbol, then International Silver Company, a number 4133, and 18 IN. How can I find out if it is real silver or silver plated?

What’s the percentage of pure silver in an item?

For an item to be deemed sterling silver, 92.5% of the metal content in the alloy must be pure silver. Hence, many sterling silver items are labeled .925. There are many different terms used to describe various alloys sold as silver.

How can you tell the value of a silver tray?

In order to know the value of the tray there should be some marks on the tray to help out. They are normally on the back of the tray. You can also visit a jewelry store to have the tray weighted to determine how much silver is in the tray.

What’s the value of a silver serving platter?

Often they just made the trays since serving platters were quite popular in the early 20th century. If you are asking for value to sell it, in probably 90% of my dealings with silver items, if it is sterling the value for scrap is typically more than the value for resale.

How big is silver tray from Washbourne and Dunn?

I know that it is sterling as it is marked so as well as having the mark for Washbourne, Graff & Dunn. It is also stamped with the numbers 8552/236. It is 15 inches and very heavy.

Where did Forbes silver make the silver tray?

I found your mark and it was made by Forbes Silver Company. The division of the company that created these silver items was founded in 1894 as part of the Meriden Britannia Co. and this trademark was used until 1935. The company was located in Meriden CT in the USA. This is not pure silver but silver plate.