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Leah unregistered |
posted 07-31-2002 06:19 PM
 
I just inherited a whole box full of silver flatware. It looks like two sets combined probably a setting for eight or more. Some are marked WM Rogers and Son circa November 29, 1910. Others are marked WM Rogers circa January 14, 1908. There are a few marked WM Rogers 1874. Can anyone tell me about them. Some are carved with flowers on the spoon and fork as well as all the handles. I have spoons and forks that I can't imagine what they were used for and baby spoons, about six of them. IP: Logged |
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Brent Posts: 1507 |
posted 07-31-2002 10:01 PM
Hello, From what you have told us, your mixed set all appears to be silverplate, made by the International Silver Co. International used many trademarks incorporating the name ROGERS, including the two on your set. A quick perusal of Tere Hagan's "Silverplate Flatware" book turns up a number of patterns that match your dates. I would bet that you have a mixed set of ARBUTUS (1908) and ORANGE BLOSSOM (1910). Both patterns have very similar outlines, differing mainly in the type and number of flowers, and would go well together. The only way to tell for certain, though, is to post a picture for us to look at. Value of silverplate flatware depends largely on pattern and condition. The vast majority of patterns have little collector interest and are worth very little even in excellent condition. Arbutus and Orange Blossom ARE desirable patterns, though, so if you have them..... That said, if there are patches where the silverplate is worn through, or the pieces are monogrammed, silverplate flatware is of little value even if the pattern is desirable. I hope this helps! Brent IP: Logged |
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Leah unregistered |
posted 08-01-2002 11:08 AM
That does help and the description fits with the pattern. There is no mongrams on them and they are all in pretty good condition, I don't think they were used much. I did a more through look at each piece, and I found some other names. I have one fork with 1834 R. Wallace AI, with flowers on the fork part. 6 Oneida Reliance forks. 8 baby spoons 1897 Gorham, 1 ALVIN Patent soup ladel, and a spoon inlaid with pineapples and grapes and on the back of this spoon there is a lion, jester face, and a male profile. No name or date. I don't know if any of these pieces are worth anything, but all these pieces are in good shape. IP: Logged |
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