Wm. Rogers & Son 4-Piece Silverplated Coffee Set
Tea/Coffee Service (Coffee Pot, Creamer, Covered Sugar Bowl, Serving Tray) · Wm. Rogers & Son (a trademark line under International Silver Company). The Rogers family was famous in American silver manufacturing since the 19th century.
Pattern: Traditional / Victorian Reproduction Floral Scroll design, mid-to-late 20th-century commercial line.
Type
Tea/Coffee Service (Coffee Pot, Creamer, Covered Sugar Bowl, Serving Tray)
Maker
Wm. Rogers & Son (a trademark line under International Silver Company). The Rogers family was famous in American silver manufacturing since the 19th century.
Material
Silverplate (Electroplated Nickel Silver / EPNS base metal). Non-sterling silver.
Dimensions
Standard size 4-piece coffee service: Coffee pot height approx. 9-11 inches; overall set weight approx. 5 to 7 lbs including the tray.
Description
A classic vintage Wm. Rogers & Son 4-piece silverplated coffee set presented in its original commercial retail packaging. The set includes a tall, elegant coffee pot with a hinged lid, a covered sugar bowl, a cream pitcher, and a matching round engraved tray. Featuring elaborate Victorian-inspired scrollwork handles, ornate spouts, and decorative cabriole feet, this set offers a formal, traditional look for serving or display.
Key Features
Complete set in original retail box, ornate cast handles and spouts, mirror-polished silverplate surface, and decorative tray surface engraving.
Material & Composition
Silverplate (Electroplated Nickel Silver / EPNS base metal). Non-sterling silver.
Finish & Decoration
High-polish mirror finish on main bodies with cast decorative baroque-style relief on handles, spouts, finials, feet, and an engraved surface pattern on the tray.
Hallmarks & Stamps
Boxed retail item. Stamped on the bottom of pieces typically with 'Wm. Rogers & Son', the IS logo (International Silver), or trademark numbers.
Construction Details
Machine-spun plated base metal bodies with mass-produced cast die zinc/copper alloy handles, spouts, and feet soldered to the main body.
Functional Features
Hinged lid on coffee pot, lift-off lid on sugar bowl, open pouring creamer spout, dual side handles, decorative feet elevating pieces off the tray.
Handle & Grip Details
Cast silver-plated scroll handles attached with solder joints; cast flame/bud style finials on lids.
Craftsmanship Details
Commercial electroplated production with cast decorative components, offering mass-market elegance at an accessible price point.
Authentication Indicators
Clear branded box printed 'WM. ROGERS & SON 4 PIECE SILVERPLATED COFFEE SET'. Standard silverplate weight and commercial construction typical of International Silver Co.
Origin & Manufacturing
United States (International Silver Co., Meriden/Clinton, Connecticut).
Era & Period
Late 20th Century (c. 1970s–1990s vintage commercial giftware).
Age Estimate
Circa 1970s to 1990s based on packaging design and typography.
Cultural Significance
Represents mid-to-late 20th century American formal entertaining culture, commonly given as wedding or anniversary gifts.
Condition Notes
Box shows light shelf wear; contents appear complete and unused or lightly used. Overall condition: Excellent (as boxed vintage).
Value Estimate
$30 - $70 USD on the secondary market depending on condition and completeness in original packaging.
Care & Maintenance
Clean with gentle silver polish cream (e.g., Wright's Silver Cream) and a soft microfiber cloth; avoid abrasive pads or dishwashers which strip silver plating.
Similar Pieces
Similar sets were produced by Oneida, Reed & Barton (King Francis / Holiday lines), and Sheffield Silver Co.
Interesting Facts
Wm. Rogers & Son was one of the most prolific American silverplate brands, becoming part of the massive International Silver Company conglomerate in 1898.