About Michelle Lieberman Expertise My expertise is in the area of American sterling silver and coin silver flatware and holloware, including identifying silversmiths and makers, types and patterns of flatware and their usage. I am unable to answer questions pertaining to silverplate or foreign silver.
Experience With over 25 years experience in selling vintage silver, I now devote much of my time educating others in this field.
Education/Credentials BA California State University Los Angeles
Question I have a fork marked Rogers bros. A ( round symbol) that has 3 tines with barbs on the 2 outside tines. It is 7.5 inches long. The handle is flat and somewhat plain. Is it sterling? and what type of fork is it? and does it have any value?
Answer Hello Mike. No, it's not sterling, it's silverplated. Sterling will be marked either Sterling or 925/1000.
It sounds to me like pickle fork. As far as value goes, it's hard to say without knowing which pattern it is, but unusual serving pieces still have value. Your description of "somewhat plain" though, would tend to indicate it's not one of the very collectible ornate patterns. Assuming it's a run-of-the-mill pattern, it may have a value of $15 to $25.
