(c. 20 December 1871). Rogers & Son]. (Viewed 6 July 2021. 739.23830294 EIG, 12 December 1901, presumably p. 2, col. 2, 19 December 1901, presumably p. 2, col. 2, Online - University of California library, New York Public Library call no. LIFE magazine, p. 28. International Silver Company. Silver Magazine. (Viewed 29 June 2019. (Viewed 1 September 2018. Advertisement: "Headquarters for Reliable Cutlery 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] " [with no illustrations]. 1-2. 6-7, 5 August 1884, presumably p. 4, cols. Handcrafted in New York by silversmith Cornelius Kierstede during the early 1700s, the Antique American Punch Silver Bowl surpassed all American silverware sale records by exceeding initial estimates of $400,000 and $800,000 selling for a whopping $5.9 million. (27 September 1896). (Viewed 21 October 2017. (Published in connection with the observance of the citys sesquicentennial, June 17-23, 1956). D01497-98). C. L. Campbell, Livonia, NY. (Viewed 20 June 2019. (Viewed 3 July 2017. (c. 1900). 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ International Silver Co. " [with no related product illustrations]. International Silver Service (ISC internal magazine for staff, distributors, retailers), p. 4. > Exhibition venues: Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, DC; Nevada Museum of Art, Reno; Dallas Museum of Art; The Wolfsonian, Miami Beach, FL; The Dixon Gallery and Gardens, Memphis, TN. (3 December 1873). Louis Jeweler, Auburn, NY. Duffy-McInnerney Co., Rochester, NY. (9 October 1939). Advertisement: "She has Flair" [with photos showing Daffodil, Eternally Yours, First Love, Flair, Heritage, and Remembrance patterns]. [Lovelace, silver plate (1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia) Advertisement: " This is no time to be modest, says Ozzie & Harriet" [with celebrity endorsement; mention of ISC sponsorship of radio show, Ozzie & Harriet.] Advertisement: "Send for our illustrated catalogue" Table Talk, p. xix. Ladies Home Journal, p. 48, col. 4. Reflection " [with illustrations of forks in the patterns]. (c. 1933). (Viewed 6 July 2019. ), 1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. Remember that 1847 Rogers Bros. is the original Rogers. " [with abstract illustration of fork]. Wyeth Hardware & Manufacturing Company. 192 pp. Irvin Reed & Son, presumably Richmond, IN. 4-7. 1847 Rogers Bros. and Meriden Britannia Company. [Including Modernist lines: Modern Colonial; Arcadia; Legacy; see 1935 catalogue above for reference.] Medina Daily Journal (Medina, NY), p. 8, cols. A02341; A02343.). Advertisement: " 1847 Rogers Brothers silverplate in a 44-piece service for 8 " [with illustration of fork in Love pattern; and handles in Esperanto, Garland, Grand Heritage, King Frederik, Reflection, and Silver Lace patterns]. DM.). E01079-80). (c. 1907). E00236). 7-8. (Imprints of 18/8, 18/10, 18/0, and 13/0 indicate a stainless-steel alloy thats plated with a percentage ratio of chromium to nickel, respectively. G00250. Cox, The Jeweler, Medina, NY. > 1847 Rogers Bros. / ISC patterns shown: Ambassador, Arcadia, First Love, Her Majesty, Legacy, Lincoln, Lovelace, Marquise, Modern Colonial, Marquis, Neptune, Pistol Handle, Horn of Plenty; Silhouette, Snow White-themed (Walt Disney), and Sylvia. (October 1904). Meriden Morning Record, p. 9, col. 6. Advertisement: " Rogers 1847 [Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] " [with no illustrations]. Price-list of the celebrated 1847 Rogers Bros. AI and 1847 Rogers Bros. XII : gold and silver plated spoons, forks, knives, etc. (27 May 1909). E. W. Knowlton & Co., Malone, NY. ), (November 1970). (9 April 1945). 1-2. D01150-51). 48 pp. (Viewed 4 May 2016. X.P.B. D00887-88). 1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Co. (7 December 1929). (16 May 1875). Advertisement: "Anniversary sale 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ International Silver Co.] silverplate serving pieces Magic Rose pattern" [with illustration showing cutlery in the pattern]. (November 1922). First, look for the stamps. Georges, Knoxville, TN. F01219). (January - February 1916). 1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company / International Silver Company. 1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (Viewed 23 April 2020. Eatons, Toronto, CA area. ), 1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. Meriden Daily Journal, p. 6, col. 6. Globe competition prize on display [with mention of the 1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company of Canada]. 1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Co. (9 November 1929). G01499.). (c. 19 & 26 December 1888). Advertisement: "Something New! G01124.). 82-3). ( F00670-72). S. E. Olson, Co., Minneapolis, MN. The Evening Post (New York, NY). (2 October 1950). Woodward & Lothrop, Washington, DC. (Viewed 2 February 2021. Online - University of Michigan library, Ann Arbor: Offline - The Strong, Rochester, NY, call no. IQM (Meriden) 10-6446, New York Public Library call no. (14 June 1920). Christmas chest; success of wedding containers inspires demand for one for the holidays [with mention of 1847 Rogers Bros., Holmes and Edwards, and Wm. G01450. Cramer Bros., presumably Grants Pass, OR. 3-6. ), Meriden Britannia Company. Silverware for children [with mention of, and illustrations of two Meriden Britannia Company childs cups (c. 1867, c. 1882), 3 childs trays (1886), and Princess pattern childs set from 1879 catalogue; also mention of, and illustrations of two 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co.] childs sets, Assyrian and Fairie pattern (c. 1887)]. F00634-35). (May 1949). (24 September 1888). (15 March 1961). The opening of our grand Jewelry, Silverware and Bric-a-Brac Department Rogers Bros., 1847 [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] " [with no product illustrations]. (5 October 1964). Fair Haven Register (Fair Haven, New York), p. 8, cols. Real silverware often bears the mark of its maker, so grab a loupe or magnifying glass to find an imprint. Bennetts, presumably Urbana, Ohio. L01861). Advertisement: "Gifts; Christmas Shopping Made Easy Chests of Silver 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ International Silver Co.] " [with no related product illustrations]. New York: Chelsea House Publishers. (Viewed 8 August 2017. [A01123]. Advertisement: "Remembrance for the sentimental lass this dainty romantic design" [with illustration showing knife, fork and spoon in Remembrance pattern; with another illustration showing Adoration, Daffodil, Eternally Yours, and First Love patterns]. Advertisement: "Electro-Plated Falt [sic] Ware" The Trader (Toronto, ON), p. 2. Decatur Federal Savings, Atlanta area, GA. (15 December 1970). LIFE magazine, pp. 1847 Rogers Bros. silverplate schedule of prices no. Advertisement: " Silver Plate that Wears" (with illustration of childs set). G01495. 1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. Spinning Wheel, pp. (Viewed 7 May 2020. Your 1847 Rogers Bros Silverware is probably not worth that much. and hold it down. The Sun (New York), p. 13, col. 5. Good Furniture, back cover. Advertisements: " Silver-Plated Ware" The Trader (Toronto, ON). Rogers & Son [/International Silver Co.] " [with no illustrations]. 2-3. (Viewed 16 June 2019. Healdsburg Tribune (Healdsburg, CA), p. 1, col. 1. Rylands, Bristol, TN. Advertisement: "Rosalind Russell gives springs best tip to the Bride-To-Be " [with illustrations showing spoons in the First Love and Lovelace patterns, and a chest of silverware]. G00202. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, p. 9, col. 2. 48 pp. R00080). Meriden Daily Journal (Wallingford Edition), p. 5, column 8. (Viewed 24 July 2021. Some pieces are silver plate. R00065). (c. 1904). D00895). Above, advertisement featuring actress Ginger Rogers for 1847 Rogers Bros. (International Silver Co.) in LIFE magazine (10 June 1940, p. 40). Sterling silver pieces have intrinsic value, and can often be resold.2018-08-30, Please see the answer we left above for Chad: The IS on your silver stands for International Silver (company). 12 pp. (Viewed 26 October 2017. A01283; AAA00544. B00343-44). Advertisement: "Make a wish now! says Olivia de Havilland" [with illustration of two forks, knife and spoon in Adoration pattern, and CBS radio show mention]. The Jewelers Circular Weekly, p. 35. Tri-States Union (Port Jervis, New York). REMEMBRANCE 1948 by 1847 Rogers Bros. Dessert Oval Soup Spoon 7 1/4" $12 Size: OS 1847 Rogers Bros chaoticgood. We are probably not the right people to be asking about history of items, as we are precious metal refiners and not antique dealers or appraisers. But also keep in mind that these are large 52 piece to 72 piece sets in good condition, and some of them in their original boxes which makes a difference in their resale value.Jul 7, 2011, If you notice a stamp on your antique silver, use a magnifying glass to inspect it closely. 1847 Rogers Bros. (Meriden Britannia Co., ISC). Your email address will not be published. G01501.). 1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. " Meriden Weekly Republican, p. 7, column 1. New York Times, p. 19. Advertisement: " Cutlery 1847 [Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] Table Ware " [with no relevant product illustrations]. (18 August 2020. (Viewed 24 October 2017. (December 1909). (Viewed 29 June 2021. (11 October 1905). ["This catalogue contains a complete assortment of 1847.- Rogers Bros. - A1." Rogers prefaced by the date 1865, which identifies a piece made by William Rogers around 1865. (1893). DM.). G00650.). (Viewed 16 June 2019. Wilmington Morning Star, unknown page number, cols.5-8. (Viewed 2 September 2018. An "IS" stamp indicates the piece was made after the International Silver Co. F. W. Frisch Jeweler, Healdsburg, California. (2 March 1934). G01698. Advertisement: "The perfect ensemble write for booklet D-25 " [with elegant, possibly Art Deco graphic including fork and tea / coffee set in Legacy pattern]. Table Talk, p. 409. Omaha Sunday Bee (Nebraska), editorial section, p. 1. (20 June 1935). B00315). "1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] Silverware Chests of Silver.Silver Toilet Set Dessert Set " [with several largely abstract product illustrations]. (24 July 1968). All pre-20th century silver pieces have the original Rogers Bros. logo indicated by an "XS" or "AL" stamp next to the logo. (13 November 1947). 161-70 (excerpt above); other mentions in books index; including reproduced illustration of William, Asa, and Simeon Rogers; adverts; b/w photos of spoons, building illustrations; and photo of Meriden Britannia building]. G01446. LIFE magazine, p. 87. G00209. Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. 5. Schenectady Gazette (New York), p. 4, cols. Advertisement: "Something New! (Viewed 6 May 2019; H00710-11). 380 pp. f Trade Cat .I613 1922. H01950-51). Rogers & Son. Advertisement: "For 101 years American brides have cherished this lovely silverplate" [with illustration showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, First Love and Remembrance patterns, including a five-piece tea service; with Ozzie & Harriet mention; gown in photo by Jay Thorpe]. (26 March 1956). Meriden, CT, 48 pp. (Updated 20 April 2017. (17 October 1938). (Viewed 22 May 2020. 1847 Rogers Bros., Wm. (5, 12, 19 March 1913). (1930, 1931). 5-7. H01455). Chicago Tribune, p. A10. Those sites and online auction sites give a reasonable estimate of market value for Rogers Brothers silver-plate. Meriden Weekly Republican, p. 8, col. 2. The Ottawa Journal (Ottawa, ON, Canada), p. 14, cols. The Paducah Evening Sun (Paducah, KY), p. 5, cols. Brooklyn Daily Eagle (New York), p. 2A, cols. [Exhibition dates: 10 May - 10 November 1876. We currently accept PayPal only for payment. Locate the manufacturers mark on the back of the item. ), 1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. Vintage 1847 Rogers Bros HERITAGE Silverware with Wood Chest * Service for 8 * 68 pieces * with Extras ** 425/OBO ** CarolinaGirlFinds. Minneapolis Tribune / Star Tribune (Minneapolis, Minnesota), p. 5, cols. Q00959). (Viewed 24 November 2017. LIFE magazine, p. 98. ), 1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. Advertisement: "We keep the largest and finest stock of Silver and Plated Ware ever shown in Binghampton 1671, p. 291. (4 June 1898, p. 5, cols 7-8. International Silver Co. (1929 or earlier). A. 1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. Suburban Life, p. 279. Rothchild Company, presumably Chicago, IL. Advertisement: "Waiting can seem shorter says Merle Oberon" [with illustration showing First Love pattern; with celebrity endorsement]. LIFE magazine, p. 83. A1 (or AI)= Superior Quality = 32 grams on 12 pieces = 2 2/3 grams per table spoon or table fork. 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.]. Sale Price: $4.20. (Viewed 14 August 2020. (26 April, 3 May 1878). Advertisement: "Its still the thing to do Its still the thing to own " [with illustration showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, First Love and Remembrance patterns]. (2 February 1911). H. J. Howes, Inc., Jewelers, Syracuse, NY. Its local advertising; How 1847 Rogers Bros. magazine advertising reaches practically all of your customers [with seven illustrations of print advertising]. Advertisement: " Silver Ware A large assortment Meriden Britannia Co. 1847 Rogers Flat Ware " [with no product illustrations]. (17 November 1910). Newest patterns of this famous silverplate ware. There are 56 pieces in all. Harpers Bazaar magazine, p. 147. Meriden Britannia Company / 1847 Rogers Bros. (3, 10 & 14 June 1870). Meridens silverware industry history [with mention of 1847 Rogers Bros.] The Meriden Daily Journal [Fiftieth Anniversary issue (1886-1936)], unknown page number. Interest will be charged to your account from the purchase date if the balance is not paid in full within 6 months. Her suggestion and one we think particularly fitting, was "First Love" [showing spoon in this pattern]. (1922). (Viewed 21 July 2020. Advertisement: "Gifts; Christmas Shopping Made Easy Chests of Silver; 52 Pieces; 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ International Silver Co.] " [with no product illustrations]. (Book accompanied exhibition at 5 American venues.) Finest Quality Artistic, Gold & Silver Plate 1847 Rogers Bros Manufactories: Meriden, Conn., U. S. and Hamilton, Ont., Canada" (illustrating tilting water pitcher set). 6-7. The Jewelers Circular, p. viii. F00725-26). ), 1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (November - December 1923). F974.62 M651mbr#36. Advertisement: "A proud hostess in 1847 A proud hostess in 1947" [with illustration showing Adoration, Eternally Yours and First Love patterns; > pp. (1951). Meriden Weekly Republican, p. 7, col. 1. TS199.A5 S5 (no. " [with photo showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, and First Love patterns]. If your magnet sticks strongly to the piece, it has a ferromagnetic core and is not silver. Fake silver or silver-plated items are generally made of other metals. Silver Renaissance, six-panel brochure. G01704. 1-4. The Malone Farmer (Malone, New York), page number unknown, cols. This allowed them to use cheaper metals at the center of each item, applying a thin plate of silver over the surface. 6-7. Hardware Dealers Magazine, p. 183. G01503.). Meriden Britannia Company / (ISC). 1-2, Museum of Connecticut History Archive, Hartford, CT, Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, call no. (c. 1910). (26 July 1934). (Viewed 7 May 2019; H00726-27). Watches, Jewelry and Silverware Rogers Bros. 1847 [/ Meriden Britannia] combination set of 6 knives and 6 forks " [with no illustrations]. (Viewed 7 September 2017. Advertisement: "Castelbergs Jewelers for 79 years present Rogers Bros. 1847 [/ International Silver Co.] Legacy the new modern pattern" [with illustration of spoon and case]. (Viewed 7 May 2019; H00732-33). Advertisement: "Silver-Plated Ware Fine Electro-Plated Table-Ware Porcelain-Lined Ice-Pitchers 1847 Rogers Bros. " [with no product illustrations]. Advertisement: "Macys 110th birthday Eternally Yours Heritage by 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ISC] " [with illustrations]. LIFE magazine, p. 70. LIFE magazine, p. 10. ), 18 June 1898, p. 5, cols. The Superior Times (Superior, Wisconsin). Under the Christmas tree" [with illustration of spoon presumably Anniversary pattern and chest of silverware.] 1-2. Benolds, Austin, TX. Bennetts, Omaha, NE. The new Anniversary pattern" [with illustrations of two forks, two spoons, and a knife showing the pattern]. Advertisement: Christmas gifts Silver Rogers 1847 [/ International Silver Co.] " [with no product illustrations]. Heritage by 1847 Rogers Bros. IS - International was introduced in 1953 and discontinued in 1973. (15 November 1914). D00976-77). The Ancestral, the Ambassador, or the Anniversary " [with illustration showing handles in the three patterns; and two abstract illustrations of silverware in cases]. F01665). (Viewed 16 October 2017. ), 1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. Eighteen forty seven Rogers Bros. genuine original Rogers silverplate 1930, 1931. After this date, it is assumed that any design patents utilized by the 1847 Rogers Bros. division or brand were assigned to the International Silver Company. (Updated 23 April 2017. (Viewed 26 May 2019. (Viewed 11 July 2019. Article author: virtualpsychcentre.com; Reviews from . Sandy Creek News (Sandy Creek, New York). Look for the "Wm. or Best Offer. Advertisement: "Suggestions for holiday gifts in International silverplate 1847 Rogers Bros. " [with photo showing holloware]. (Viewed 18 April 2020. Advertisement: " 1847 Rogers Bros. Holiday Gifts " [with illustration of spoon in Faneuil pattern]. Advertisement: "Its still the thing to do Its still the thing to own " [with illustration showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, First Love and Remembrance patterns; with The adventures of Ozzie and Harriet mention]. The American Hebrew & Jewish Messenger, page number unknown. (10 December 1953). Advertisement: "Silver for the bride old reliable 1847 [Rogers Bros. / International Silver Co.] " [with no illustration]. [1847 Rogers Brothers (/ Meriden Britannia) birth-month spoons.] Advertisement: "Sale of silverware Prewar prices 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ International Silver Co.] " [with no illustrations]. Niagara Falls Gazette (Niagara Falls, New York), p. 3, col. 5. 1-10. ), 1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. Advertisement: "Says Ginger Rogers, May I help you choose? " [showing Adoration, First Love and Legacy patterns, with CBS radio show mention.] 1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Co. (c. 1950s). Advertisement: " (International Silver Co. / Meriden Britannia Co.) Rogers Brothers 1847 " [with no illustrations]. R00194). (11 October 1905). 1847 Rogers Bros RENAISSANCE Silver plated 7 pc place setting silverware for 12+ current price $1,350. Advertisement: "Quality in silver" Life magazine, p. 647. (Viewed 9 May 2020. F00993-94). ), Meriden Britannia Company / (ISC). (1933). LIFE magazine, p. 74. Harry E. Farden, Ogdenburg, New York. Advertisement: " Every Bride Needs Silverware Rogers Bros. 1847 [/ International Silver Co.] " [with no specific product illustration]. H01455). (1 June 1928). See worldcat.org for more locations; (make sure location indicates being a holder of the microform in addition to the guide.). (15 November 1892). Some items made by the ISC have been collected by museums, while there are also examples of designers creating items for the ISC over the last hundred years. ), (May 1970). Silver Magazine. Faris T. Walker, Los Angeles, CA. (Updated 30 August 2017. G01127.). ), 1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. Silver is a valuable metal that has a long-lasting intrinsic value. Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. 21. A01456. (Updated 23 April 2017. Sale Price: $8.70. The 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Company] Ware in the Vintage Pattern " [with illustration of tableware]. 36.] Advertisement: " Silver-Plated Ware Spoons and Forks 1847 Rogers Bros. " [with no illustrations]. Rogers & Son, Webster & Wilcox hollowware.] (after 1900.) (Viewed 17 November 2017. Garland Publishing: New York and London. (Viewed 16 July 2020. Electroplating processes were invented in England in the 1830s and 1840s; this method is still used today. 1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Co. (December 1897). A00965-75. Price, Lee & Co.: New Haven, CT. (Viewed 20 May 2020. How do I date my Rogers Brothers silverware? (Viewed 17 August 2020. 1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (Viewed 20 October 2017. H00583-84). F00815). 1847 Rogers Bros. [catalogue no. G01788. (193?). Omaha Daily Bee (Nebraska), p. 8. Buffums, Los Angeles area and San Diego, CA. Vogue magazine, p. 149. Los Angeles Times, p. G10. 1-4. Text-based advertisement: "A big store full, Of silver, cut glass and 1847 Rogers [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Company] silver at Rumbles, the jeweler" [with no illustration]. Rainwater, Dorothy T.; Fuller, Martin; Fuller, Collette. International Silver Company records. Advertisement: " reductions on International, 1847 Rogers [Bros.] " [with photo or illustration of several pieces of cutlery displayed on a wall]. LIFE magazine, p. 28. 1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. 7-8. ); p. 278 (stock company listing).] (Viewed 29 June 2019. H01410-11). San Francisco Call, p. 60, col. 2. (Viewed 20 June 2019. 1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (21 May 1945). (Viewed 28 December 2020. Woodward & Lothrop, Washington, DC. " [showing First Love, Legacy, and Lovelace patterns; with CBS radio show mention]. The point is that neither of these markings gives any indication about the purity or value of the silver. (Viewed 7 May 2020. Advertisement: "What for the little lady for Christmas? asks Virginia Bruce" [showing photo of Adoration, First Love, Lovelace, Legacy, Marquise, Sylvia patterns, with CBS radio show mention]. These indicate that your items are made from stainless steel, electroplated, or are simply silver plated. Silver sales tips today for silver sales records tomorrow. Advertisement: "The bride has Flair [with illustrations showing Daffodil, Flair, Heritage and Remembrance patterns]. Wm. Duluth Evening Herald (Minnesota), p. 4, col. 2. Advertisement: "Soon, candle will glow once more on the rich beauty of 1847 Rogers Bros. " [with illustrations showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, and First Love patterns]. (Viewed 29 June 2019. LIFE magazine, p. 66. Arcade Herald (Arcade, New York), p. 5, cols. [with no illustrations]. Sometimes people automatically assume that old silver pieces are sterling, but silver plating techniques have been around since the 1800s. (Viewed 8 May 2017. (Viewed 5 December 2017. (Viewed 18 July 2021. (Viewed 25 November 2017. 38147000589155, The Henry Ford, Dearborn, MI call no. Be wary of items marked as Stainless, Triple Plate, IS, Silver, EPNS, and the like. L01882-83; L01905-06). (Viewed 28 January 2021. (27 August 1953). Silhouette pattern flatware; Advertisement: " Table Ware, [1847 Rogers Bros. (/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.)] " The Herald Times (New Orleans), possible Christmas supplement, presumably p. 8. cols. (19 September 1938). (19 November 1936). (6 June 1982). E01013-14). Jewelers Circular and Horological Review, p. 15.