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've two pieces of Wm A Rogers. They both have Wm A Rogers on backside of handle. However, one has A1 after the name, the other doesn't. What is the difference?
Answer Hello Ernest.
Other than the fact that the two pieces were made at different times (because the dies for the back are different), there is no difference at all between the two pieces. A1 refers to the standard grade of silverplating, and the unmarked one would also be the standard grade.
