How much is a 1847 Rogers Bros spoon 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.

How can you tell if silverware is valuable?

Buff the silverware to a shine with a soft, nonabrasive white cloth. If the silverware is real, it will leave a slight (or not so slight) black mark. Real silver chemically reacts with oxygen to form a patina (tarnish) while silver plating bonds to the underlying metal, so stainless steel will leave no such mark.

Are sterling silver spoons worth anything?

Sterling silver souvenir spoons range in price from $5 to $2500. THE VAST MAJORITY of spoons are less than $60, and a very high percentage sell for less than $30. Spoons selling above $300 are extremely RARE. Silver Plated Spoons will normally sell from $1 to $15.

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.

Is my old silverware worth anything?

Antique Silverware Value Silver is a valuable metal and has a value as scrap. Sometimes the intrinsic value of the silver outstrips the value of the article itself. More modern pieces may not have retained their value but quality antiques will hopefully have more value than their scrap metal price.

How much are my silver spoons worth?

Silver Plated Spoons will normally sell from $1 to $15. Very few will exceed $15. If a spoon is NOT marked sterling or if it does not have legitimate European silver marks, it is MOST likely silver plated.

Is it OK to put silver-plated cutlery in the dishwasher?

2. Silver flatware. Surprisingly, silver and silver-plated flatware can be washed in the dishwasher, with a few caveats. Run a rinse cycle if you’re not going to start the dishwasher immediately, as prolonged contact with food containing salt, acid or sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise and seafood) can damage the finish.

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 …

What kind of silver did Rogers Brothers use?

Just so, is Rogers Bros 1847 real silver? All 1847 Rogers Bros is silver plate. The brand was first used in 1922, the Jubilee year for Rogers development of the process for electroplating silver onto base metal flatware and hollow ware in 1847. For all American made silverware after 1890, if it’s not marked Sterling then it is silver plate.

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 does the is stand for in Rogers Silver?

The “IS” stands for International Silver who has owned Rogers since 1898. The point is that neither of these markings gives any indication about the purity or value of the silver. Make sure that you are aware that NOT all sets and pieces by Rogers Brothers are sterling. Some pieces are silver plate.