What is 1847 Rogers flatware worth?

The prices on eBay we found for “Eternally Yours Rogers Brothers Silverware” range from $235 -$295. But also keep in mind that these are large 52 piece to 72 piece sets in good condition, and some of them in their original boxes which makes a difference in their resale value.

Is any Rogers silverware real silver?

Rogers sterling (often marked Wm Rogers – and also indicated ‘Sterling’) is actually pure silver. Whereas Rogers plated silver is not. These indicate that your items are made from stainless steel, electroplated, or are simply silver plated. While these may be beautiful items they are not all that valuable.

When did the 1847 Rogers Brothers silverware come out?

We have a 1847 Rogers Bros IS Adoration set of silverware (for 12 … plus w/two serving spoons,1 butter knife / 1 sugar spoon extra teaspoons ) need to know when the “Adoration” pattern was produced / sold … and to confirm that this is actually silver rather than silver plated since …

When did the first Rogers flatware set come out?

FIRST LOVE FLATWARE SET WITH CHEST 1847 Rogers Bros. America’s Finest Silverplate 52 pieces. Excellent Condition. wedding gift silverware from 40’s or 50’s. Only 1 left! 1847 ROGERS BROS. FIRST LOVE SILVERPLATE FLATWARE SET – CA 1937 – 72 PCS.

What kind of fork did Rogers Bros make?

1847 ROGERS BROS “ETERNALLY YOURS” Silver plate Meat Fork. ANTIQUE VINTAGE ROGERS BROS 1847 GRAPE PATTERN 6″ TEA SPOONS LOOK!

Are there any sterling silver pieces by Rogers Brothers?

Rogers Brothers is NOT all Sterling Make sure that you are aware that NOT all sets and pieces by Rogers Brothers are sterling. Some pieces are silver plate. Sometimes people automatically assume that old silver pieces are sterling, but silver plating techniques have been around since the 1800s.

What do the numbers on the back of silverware mean?

Look over the surface of your stainless steel flatware and you will likely find a number stamped at the base of the handle. These numbers reveal the blend of materials used in your flatware’s stainless steel and are also an indicator of quality.

Can you sell silver plated silverware for scrap?

To cash in on your scrap silver plated items, you can easily sell them to your local scrap yard. Some scrap yards will be friendlier then others, so call ahead for pricing and to get a feeling for whether or not a yard seems understanding. Some scrap yards even have a special “silver plated scrap” price.

What is the difference between silverware and flatware?

Flatware vs Silverware the epic battle! Okay not really…. Both are used pretty much interchangeable in our modern world. As nouns the difference between flatware and silverware is that flatware is (us) eating utensils; cutlery, such as forks, knives and spoons while silverware is anything made from silver.

Who are the makers of 1847 flatware patterns?

FLATWARE PATTERNS 1847 ROGERS BROS Rogers is a recurrent name in American makers of coin, sterling and silverplate ware. There is a great confusion about the firms bearing this name. The number of companies using the Rogers name is countless.

What kind of silver did Rogers Bros use?

FLATWARE PATTERNS GORHAM HOLMES & EDWARDS INTERNATIONAL SILVER CO KIRK STIEFF CORPORATION REED & BARTON 1847 ROGERS BROS TOWLE MFG CO WALLACE SILVERSMITHS INC. STERLING SILVER OF USA AND CANADA

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.