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SoCalSis Posts: 8 Registered: Jun 2009	posted 07-04-2009 08:51 PM [26-1878] Hello Again, and Happy Fourth of July! I'm having a wonderful time going through these odd bits I got when my mother moved house, and here's a question about a server I've never seen before. We've been having fun thinking what it could be used for-- asparagus? Some other veggie? The mark reads 1847ROGERSBROS AI [circular mark too small to make out]. Does someone know when this might have been make, and what AI means in this context? Here are my photos: Thanks for any light you can shed on this little piece! IP: Logged
Dale Posts: 2132 Registered: Nov 2002	posted 07-05-2009 12:46 AM I believe your pattern is Portland patented in 1891. It is usually difficult to identify a pattern from the back alone. The piece is generally refered to as an aspic server. Aspic is like a molded gelatin, with either fruit or vegetables in it. It is made in a fancy mold and then put out with an aspic server to cut and lift pieces. Today, the aspic server works very well to serve molded jello, cheesecake, quiche, and so on. This is very much the standard shape of the 1847 aspic server. People who cook and serve fancy meals find them very usefull for things that no one should eat too much of, like cheesecake. IP: Logged
SoCalSis Posts: 8 Registered: Jun 2009	posted 07-05-2009 01:05 AM Thanks for the speedy reply. Aspic sure sounds fancier than jello, but even jello served with this sweet piece would look very fancy. There is so much Rogers information out there, it's hard to get everything straight. What does 'AI' mean? Thanks again! IP: Logged
swarter Moderator Posts: 2920 Registered: May 2003	posted 07-05-2009 12:18 PM It is A1, not AI, and is supposed to mean a thicker layer of silver plating over the base metal. IP: Logged
Kimo Posts: 1627 Registered: Mar 2003	posted 07-06-2009 10:27 AM Correct, it is not silver, it is silverplated. A1 and similar markings were made up by the various manufacturers to give the impression their silverplating was extra thick and durable. There is no actual standard of thickness though - you usually would simply go by the reputation of the maker to feel confident that it was not a thin layer that would wear through quickly. The 1847 in the marking is not related to the actual age of the server. This is simply one of the standard markings of the Rogers company and alludes to the year they started their company to give buyers a sense that they were dealing with a well established maker. IP: Logged
SoCalSis Posts: 8 Registered: Jun 2009	posted 07-06-2009 01:12 PM Thanks for the useful information, everyone. I had been wandering around in the 'Forest of Rogers' generally getting myself lost. I'm very appreciative of the time and encouragement you give to newbies like me. I love learning that I have an 'aspic server', and will now look up recipes so I can serve a nice aspic at my next bbq! IP: Logged

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