1847 Rogers Bros. Silverplated Flatware Piece
Flatware - Serving Piece or Utensil Handle · 1847 Rogers Bros., a well-known brand originally established by the Rogers brothers in Hartford, Connecticut, later acquired by the International Silver Company. Famous for high-quality silverplate.
Pattern: Unspecified specific pattern, but part of the famous 1847 Rogers Bros. line widely produced throughout the 19th and 20th centuries.
Type
Flatware - Serving Piece or Utensil Handle
Maker
1847 Rogers Bros., a well-known brand originally established by the Rogers brothers in Hartford, Connecticut, later acquired by the International Silver Company. Famous for high-quality silverplate.
Material
Silver Plated (EPNS or silver-plated base metal alloy, typically nickel silver or Britannia metal beneath the plating layer).
Dimensions
Standard flatware dimensions for a spoon, fork, or serving handle; weight is typical of a silverplated utensil stem.
Description
A close-up view of the back of a silverplated flatware stem clearly displaying the iconic '1847 ROGERS BROS. A1' manufacturer hallmark stamp. The surface shows vertical manufacturing polish marks and moderate age-related tarnish and micro-scratches typical of vintage silverplate.
Key Features
Clear and legible '1847 ROGERS BROS. A1' hallmark stamp with the trademark encircled star and ring logo.
Material & Composition
Silver Plated (EPNS or silver-plated base metal alloy, typically nickel silver or Britannia metal beneath the plating layer).
Finish & Decoration
Standard polished or semi-polished silverplate finish with typical manufacturing striations visible on the stem.
Hallmarks & Stamps
The visible stamp reads '1847 ROGERS BROS. A1', indicating the maker and the A1 quality triple-plate standard denoting a higher-than-average amount of pure silver applied to the base metal.
Construction Details
Machine-manufactured, die-struck base metal blank electroplated with silver in a commercial production facility.
Functional Features
Standard dining or serving flatware utility design.
Handle & Grip Details
Integrated flatware handle, formed from the same base metal blank as the utensil body and finished with silver plating.
Craftsmanship Details
Standard mass-produced commercial silverplate featuring cleanly stamped maker marks and consistent industrial finishing.
Authentication Indicators
The hallmark utilizes the classic debossed lettering style and trademark symbols characteristic of authentic 1847 Rogers Bros. silverplate production.
Origin & Manufacturing
Manufactured in the United States, predominantly associated with Connecticut-based silver manufacturing traditions.
Era & Period
Late Victorian to Mid-20th Century (c. 1847 to mid-1900s production era based on the standard trademark usage).
Age Estimate
Circa late 19th to mid-20th century, depending on the specific pattern styling.
Cultural Significance
1847 Rogers Bros. was a household name in America, bringing affordable elegance and silver-styled tablescapes to middle-class dining rooms across the nation.
Condition Notes
Fair to Good vintage condition. Visible surface scratching, micro-abrasions, and moderate tarnish commensurate with age and use. The plating appears intact along the stem area shown.
Value Estimate
Low to moderate collector value, typically ranging from $5 to $20 depending on whether it is part of a complete set or a rare pattern.
Care & Maintenance
Clean gently with a mild silver cream or specialized silver polish cloth. Avoid harsh abrasive scrubbing to prevent wearing through the thin silverplate layer to the base metal underneath.
Similar Pieces
Other American silverplated flatware brands from the International Silver conglomerate, such as Wm. Rogers & Son or Holmes & Edwards.
Interesting Facts
The '1847' in the brand name does not represent the founding year of the company, but rather the year William Rogers developed his silverplating technique, though the company itself was founded later.