posted on March 4, 2003 11:51:54 AM
After all this time on AW a question I might be able to help with. "Rogers Brothers can trace its beginning to the 1820's. They were a manufacturer of silver plate flatware and hollowware. Their most popular line perhaps was the 1847 Rogers Bros. flatware. The name Rogers Bros. was first used in 1847. In 1898, they became part of the International Silver Company. 1847 Rogers Bros Silver Plate is still being produced". (From) http://www.silvercollecting.com/silvermarksR.html). Hope this helps you out a little. Interesting site that with a bit of hunting has answered most of my questions on American Silver Companys. The pic is a bit confusing tho, Is that brass I see on the bottom of the spoon bowl? Im confused because the spoon is mark sterling. Well i hope i can orginize my thought better if i should try this again. don
posted on March 4, 2003 02:06:16 PM
The mark on the souvenir spoon is the Baker Manchester Mfg Co.
It's not really that relevant. Souvenir spoons are collected by subject. Courthouse (and school) spoons are pretty common, but do have collectors, like people who grew up in the area. Wear and condition affects value. I'd put it up for $1 and let it go.
There are well over a dozen different Rogers marks. Most are silverplate. If a US spoon isn't marked coin or sterling, chances are good it is plated. This is one of those common-sense issues. Silverplated ware was made to appeal to those who wanted the look of sterling without the expense, and sold to the masses.
As far as 1910 being an indicator of silverplate quality, no. Dates are usually referring to the patent. Various turn-of-the-century companies used phrases like "Quadruple Plate" to imply that the silver plating on their ware was much thicker than their competitors. It was strictly a marketing ploy and shouldn't be taken too seriously today. Silverplate is silverplate and no amount of wishing will turn it into sterling.
Since just about everyone can read "sterling" when an item is so marked, the savvy scrounger learns what other more obscure precious metal marks mean. Like 750 on a piece of gold-looking jewelry, or 800 on silverware, or even 56 next to a crowned head in profile. That's how you get to be ahead of the game.
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posted on March 4, 2003 02:17:04 PM
According to info that I obtained, none of the Rogers cos. made sterling. There are none listed in Hagens "Sterling Flatware" 4th edition (1994)
[ edited by sanmar on Mar 4, 2003 02:17 PM ]
posted on March 4, 2003 02:31:34 PM
When you list it, point out the grains of wheat and ears of corn on the handle- they are charming.
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posted on March 4, 2003 05:53:21 PM
sanmar: Tere Hagan's book is NOT definitive, comprehensive or error-free. It's a place to start, but it leaves out a lot and gets some other things just plain wrong.
I had some Rogers sterling flatware ("Wedding Bells" a few years ago. There are other patterns as well, listed on eBay.
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Because of their courage and daring and idealism, we will miss them all the more. --George W. Bush, 02/01/03
http://www.silvercollecting.com/silvermarksR.html). Hope this helps you out a little. Interesting site that with a bit of hunting has answered most of my questions on American Silver Companys. The pic is a bit confusing tho, Is that brass I see on the bottom of the spoon bowl? Im confused because the spoon is mark sterling. Well i hope i can orginize my thought better if i should try this again. don 
a few years ago. There are other patterns as well, listed on eBay.