What does A1 mean in silverware?
A1 and AA: These discreet markings indicate the number of ounces of pure silver used in the plating. There’s two ounces per gross of teaspoons for A1, and three ounces for AA.
Is Rogers Bros 1847 real silver?
Rogers Brothers is NOT all 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.
Is silver plated flatware valuable?
Silverplate flatware doesn’t have a melt value like sterling silverware, and with a lower silver content, it is generally worth much less than sterling silver. Pawn shops will typically not buy silverplated flatware, but silver dealers such as Replacements will.
Is silver plated flatware worth anything?
How old is the 1847 Rogers Brothers silverware?
1950 1847 Rogers Brothers Silverware “You Pay No Excise Tax!” Vintage Print Ad Antique 1847 Rogers Bros Persian pattern teaspoon from 1871, silver plate 5.5″ long. Some minor tarnish and plate loss but no bends or dents
What kind of Fork was made by Rogers Bros?
Antique 1847 Rogers Bros. A1 Silver Plate Fork marked “St Albans.” Vintage Moselle Meat Fork, 1847 Rogers Bros,. A1 Heavy Silver Plated Fork, Monogrammed W RARE! Gorgeous vintage, mid century flatware, 1847 ROGERS BROS, Love – Precious Flowers pattern
What kind of teaspoon did Rogers Bros make?
Vintage Print Ad Antique 1847 Rogers Bros Persian pattern teaspoon from 1871, silver plate 5.5″ long. Some minor tarnish and plate loss but no bends or dents
Are there silver plates with Rogers name on them?
Clearing up the Rogers Confusion: Marks and Manufacturers There are a number of makers of silver (both sterling and silverplate) that use the Rogers name. This post is an attempt to create a list, history, and database that will make this situation a little less confusing. I do not imagine that I will be able to get everything down in one go.