Answers to questions about Rogers flatware
We put all those words in the headline for the benefit of search engines. The reason is - on the various forums where we answer questions, we receive many, many questions about Rogers pieces. So we thought it would help to summarize some answers here.
There have been many companies with the word, "Rogers", in the name. The majority of flatware produced by these companies has been made of silver plate. Some stainless patterns and a very few sterling patterns have also been produced. Many of these companies were bought out over the years, most by:
- International Silver - you may see the letters "I S" on the backs of some pieces which also have the word "Rogers" on them
- Oneida - their web site has pattern identification assistance for current and retired patterns
If a piece is made of sterling, it will have the word, "sterling" on it somewhere. It may difficult to find on knives and some serving pieces. Sterling pieces can have significant value.
If it does not have the word "sterling" on it, a piece will be either silver plate or stainless. In the vast majority of cases, the value of used pieces like this is very low. As described in our article, What's the value of silver plate pieces, the value of the raw silver content in such pieces is next to nothing. A few pieces with very desirable designs might have significant value. Looking at sales on eBay and craigslist.org, used silver plate flatware sets with 50 to 100 pieces often sell for $75 to $200.
Some of the questions we receive want help in identifying a pattern. We usually refer such questioners to web sites like:
If you have additional questions or comments, email us or add a comment and we'll update this article.
Comments
From what I have read I'm assuming if my flatware reads 1847 roger brothers IS, this is plated and nor sterling silver.
Am I correct? Thank you
In answer to the question in the previous comment, yes. Unless it says "sterling" on a piece, it is highly likely that the piece is either silver plate or stainless steel. The vast majority of all the Rogers pieces are silver plate. By the way, the "IS" represents International Silver which took over Rogers many years ago.
I have a silverware set in it's box that has a card that say's
AdA* 52 Piece Set.WM.A Rogers Sectional Made exclusively for Rena-Ware Distributors.Trade Mark of Oneida LYD*
The patern is known as Jennifer/ADA and made 1959 and it is silverplated.Would like to get more information on this and possibly what the worth is for insurance purposes,if that is needed.
Sorry I meant Trade Mark of Oneida LTD
This is in response to the previous comment regarding Oneida Jennifer/ADA.
Check the Examiner article I wrote earlier, "What's the value of my silver plate flatware?". This pattern falls within that discussion if you tried to sell it. For replacement/insurance value, I'd use the prices you find for this pattern at Replacements Ltd. This pattern is listed under Oneida on their web site - www-replacements-com. (Replace the hyphens with periods - Examiner won't let me put a URL address in a comment.)
Do know the value of A.J. Jordan 12 forks? Have 3 and about 9 inches long. Thanks.
This is in response to the previous comment.
I have no information about this company. Since the word, "Sterling", is not on the forks, I assume they are silver plate or stainless steel. Most such pieces normally don't have significant value. It's possible that some other company made the forks for A. J. Jordan. This was a common practice at one time.
Hi Jenny again! I am not trying to bother you but I have some Wm Rogers Siverware. The tips have three roses together then scrolls go down stem. Back of stems have eagle then WmRogers star reinforced plate AA IS. I have been searching and searching and can not find anywhere. Do you possibally know anything about this? Thanks,
Jenny
This is in response to the previous comment. I don't recognize the pattern right off. It is silver plate. I recommend reading my Examiner article, 'How do I determine what my silver pattern is?' Look under International Silver (that's what the 'IS' stands for). You may be able to find it that way.
I wanted to thank you Jim. I have already looked on the Interanional Silver sight several times. I went through every one of their patterns and can not find it there either. I have looked in several of the online antique shops and flatware shops also and just can not find it. It was given to my mother by her mother. It has just been passing down. Thank you very much for all of your trouble.
Thank You Sincerely,
Jenny
Oh my goodness! I clicked on your www.silverpattern.com link and the pattern is under Rogers brothers and their version is Silvery Mist,but they do not have my spoon that is large like serving spoon and has the holes in the base like you can dip vegetables and not have liquid on them.
Thanks for the link,
Jenny
Oh yeh, I guess mine is a six piece set. Minus the dinner knives,laddles.
Oh and I do not have the cocktail fork,the demitasse spoon,the meat fork, the berry spoon, or the pie server. My tea spoons are 8 inches long and very skinny.
Okay I will leave you alone now I was just very excited that I found them.
BYE NOW,
Jenny
jshouse02@hotmail.com
So is it possible that what I have could be 112 years old since IS started using mark back in 1998? Meriden Britannia acquired Rogers in 1862 then Simpson, Hall, Miller and Co signed 1866 and started manufacturing in 1895. Both of these company became part of International Silver in 1898.
I ment started using back in 1898.
This is a response to the comments about Rogers Silvery Mist. I'm not familiar with that pattern but I'm glad you found it at silverpattern.com . I looked at that page and they indicate a 1955 date. This usually means the date the pattern was introduced. So, I doubt it was around when International Silver took over the Rogers lines.
I have a teaspoon and the Hallmark reads, WM.. Rogers A1 PLUS, Could you tell me, am I looking at a silverplate spoon and about what year would this be dated. I could not find the pattern on the Rogers pattern site. I would appreciate any help you can give me. Thanks
This is in response to the previous comment. This teaspoon is made of silver plate. To find the pattern, try looking under International Silver at the Replacements Ltd web site. If you don't find it, look under Oneida.
I picked up about 60 pieces of flatware from my thrift store fo 25 cents each. Most of the pieces are silver plate, very pretty ornate. 16 are sterling, but there is one I can't figure out. It is a fork marked GORHAM with an ancor. It also is marked on the back FRED HARVEY. Fred Harvey was that guy that had something to do with the trains and food and the Harvey Girls. The thing I wanted to know since there are no other marks is it silver plate, or does that ancor mean anything for Gorham ? I am still looking for the pattern, I will go to your silverpattern.com Thanks for any help
This is in response to the previous comment. Since about 1870, manufacturers like Gorham have placed the word, "Sterling", on sterling pieces. A few manufacturers use the number , "925", instead. The anchor by itself does not mean much. Look at the Replacements.com web site to search for your pattern. A man named Fred Harvey owned restaurants and hotels. This piece might have been made for one of his establishments.
Thank you Jim. I did go to Replacements.com and found it to be silverplate. The pattern is Churchil 1905. I have found most of the pattern names for the sterling and the silverplate. I still have a couple to find. Thanks again for your help...M.R.
I have a 4 pc set Coffeepot, teapot, sugar bowl and creamer bowl with eagle Wm ROGERS star. What would the value be and what time frame do you think it was made?
This is in reply to the previous comment.
It's highly likely that these pieces are made of silver plate. Therefore, their value is not based upon silver content because there is so little. The specific design affects the value quite a bit. Sets like this often sell in the range of $50 to $200 but they could be a little higher if they are in excellent condition with a design that is sought after. Just guessing - they were made somewhere around 1900 plus or minus 20 years. However, the mark you described was used during other time frames and by other companies licensed by Wm Rogers. I'd look for actual sales of comparable sets on eBay just to benchmark.
I came across this plate at a yard sale. It is silver plated but has a very unique design that I cant seem to find a match, well I think I may have found one on ebay but it was a bad photo and I couldnt make out the paern. But any way this plate has an edge that has spade shaped leaves inside a straite border, and the inner design which follows the crease I can only describe as a tapestry design or someshig. The back only says MEADOWBROOK
WM.A.ROGERS
There is no date or stars or eagle or IS or any other marks associated with the name. How can I know if it is real, it looks very old and was used for eating at some point it has knife marks. I love the plate and plan on keeping it as a decerative piece along with other plates I have colleced but would like o know its hisory. I also have a quesion abot another plate that has no identifying marks but was hand engraved beutifull picture and its brass. but thats later.
This is in response to the previous comment.
Oneida now owns the Wm A Rogers brand. International Silver owns Wm Rogers (without the "A"). Confusing, isn't it?
I found a Meadowbrook flatware pattern from Oneida at Replacements Ltd but only one piece of hollowware here: http://pages.neeleysantiques.us/153/PictPage/1920566720.html ( a wine coaster for $14.00).
You might try contacting Oneida for more info.
I have a Old silver tea and coffee complete set would like to know if it is silver or silver plated. A crown with 18 on 1 side and 83 on the other side then it says F B Rogers Silver Co.2352 Stamped on every piece I have Or
where I can Find Information on these pieces.
Thankyou
This is in response to the previous comment. Pattern 2352 is made of silver plate. It is listed here but there is none in stock at this company: http://www.replacements.com/silver/FBR.htm .
Hi I have just went and looked at a Rogers first love patterend silverwayre set. I would like that pattern as I grew up with it and my distant brother has the original set of my mums, My question is this, as I was the one who polished my mums silverware I was pretty familiar with it. Now the set I looked at I swear it had a different marking on the back. Looked more pronounced. Is there a date when the stamp on the back of the forks changed? Or am I not remembering the insigna right in the first place?.
Thank you in advance Jim,
Glenerd
This is in response to the previous comment.
I'm sorry to say I do not know if there were changes along the way. International Silver took over this brand in 1898 but I think First Love was introduced long after that (1937??).
Thanks for the information on the Rogers plates. This is really helpful for people who enjoy quality kitchen flatware. Including the Oneida symbol website and IS information was beneficial as well. Are there any tips and suggestions regarding aluminum serveware items? http://teagardenofaiken.com
This in response to the previous comment.
I'm sorry to say that I don't know much about aluminum pieces. I'll add that to my research list.
Hello. I have a 50 piece WM.ROGERS MFG.CO EXTRA PLATE I S 1938, In its original case. It is staying in the family but i was wandering if it is worth anything. too the family it is priceless! Thanks for reading Grandpa.
This is in response to the previous comment.
You are doing the right thing to keep this as a family treasure. Unfortunately, silver plate sets just don't have a high value when you try to sell it - maybe a dollar or two per piece.
Hello there. I am currently researching two spoons and I have no idea where to start.
The first spoon has "ROBERTS" on the handle below an image of the bust of a man. The man appears to be military as he has several medals on his chest. On the back of the spoon is "PAT APLD FOR" "1881 R ROGERS R A1".
The second spoon has "MERCIER" on the front of the handle under an image of a bust of a man. The man appears to be religious as he is wearing a cross on a chain around his neck. Above this is written "BELGIUM". On the back of the handle it reads "PAT APLD FOR" "1881 R Rogers R A1".
I have no idea what this style of spoon is called, ones that have bust length portraits on them. Are you able to direct me to any places where I could do some further research on these spoons.
Thank you for your time
This is in response to the previous comment.
The spoons are both made of silver plate. They appear to be some sort of souvenir or commemorative spoons. I don't know much about this type of spoon but you will find some reference sites in this article: http://www.examiner.com/sterling-silver-in-national/souvenir-spoons .
hi there we have a set of rogers sterling stamped 6 piece tea set one of the pots is marked Rogers sterling 8 cups *202 02* and the other pot is a 9 cup thats numbered *202 03* do you have any idea of the value or perhaps where we can find , someone that does?
thanks so much
John mcneely
I HAVE AN 8 PIECE PLACE SETTING IN THE CASE...OF ROGER'S SILVERPLATE TABLEWARE ..IT'S AT LEAST 50 YEARS OLD...NEVER USED! IWHEN I PASS ITON TO MY DAUGHTER, HOW DO I TELL HER TO CARE FOR IT???? CAN IT BE WASHED IN A DISHWASHER SAFELY???PLEASE ADVISE ME....THANK YOU....CONNIE
hi there i pick up a spon in the back it says 1881 rogers and apldfor in the front it has roberts and a picture of a old man in a uniform can you tell me what its valyou is plz thank you bob ottawa ontario canada
This is a reply to the question about a spoon with an old man in uniform.
This has me stumped. I imagine it is made of silver plate. As such it has no value based on silver content. It might be some sort of collector's item and might be worth a few dollars absed on that.
We live in a small, rural community, so access to a good assessor is probably not possible. My mom and I were discussing her silverplate (Oneida, Community, Lady Hamilton, service for 8 including serving pieces, ice tea spoons, etc). She was mentioning that she didn't want it anymore, and that "nobody wants to clean silver" so she was just going to give it to charity. I told her to wait and I would see if I could find out any info about potential value for her...I said she might make a little fun money if there was any way to connect to a collector. I understand from your articles that there is not good value in the metal (her mother had a set of sterling flatware that was appraised at $11,0000!!), but that there may be collector value depending on rarity of pattern, condition etc. These appear to be in very good shape. She got them as a wedding present in 1956 and I think we only used them on holidays. Online I was able to see that they are linking this pattern to 1932 but I'm not sure why...that isn't jiving with when my mom received them. Can you tell me anything about this pattern, history and potential value? Is it worth it to try to sell it or should she just stick with her original plant to give it to charity? Thanks!
This is in response to Cherrie. Lady Hamilton does not have a high value. It fits under the discussion here: http://www.examiner.com/sterling-silver-in-national/what-s-my-silver-pla... .
I have spoon with deep silver on it and was wondering what this means.
Deep silver is simply a marketing term, in my opinion. It's still silver plate.
This is a reply to Connle Linkard.
This article will help. It focuses on sterling but applies to suilver plate as well. http://www.examiner.com/sterling-silver-in-national/how-should-i-clean-a...
I have three large utensils. two spoons and one fork. I can't find any info if they are plated or not. one says 1847ROGERS A/ star or a tree or something. It's a spoon.
The other spoon says pat jan 4 1910 wm rogers & son aa.
The feathered fork has an anchor then says rogers then another anchor then aa.
thanks in advance!
They are all silver plated (based on the marks you described).
i have the rogers set it has 1881 on it and the baby spone with 4 stars and i s
If the word, "Sterling", is not on the pieces, they have little value, most likely. A very few silver plate patterns have higher value but these are rare.
so they are not value at nothing
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