Silver and Flatware/Questions Answered by Expert Michelle Lieberman
| Subject | Date Asked |
| 1847 Rogers Bros silverware | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: My father purchased custom made silverware for his restaurant in Cuba around 1940s. We think it is ... A: It's not an insurmountable task, but what you're asking will end up being very expensive. You won't ... | |
| Tiffany & Co.Sterling owl shakers | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I am very confused about this set, are they fakes? or not. They are marked on talons Sterling ... A: Tiffany & Co. would have been the retailer of the set, with the RO in the hallmark being the maker. ... | |
| Silver soldered covered container | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I bought this item at a yard sale this morning for $3.00. The bottom reads Reed & Barton - Silver ... A: Silver soldered indicates your item is silverplated and actual silver was used to solder the pieces ... | |
| bigelow kennard sterling spoon | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: I found a beautiful spoon marked "Bigelow, Kennard & Co. 925". It is in original(leather covered?) ... A: It's not impossible for Bigelow, Kennard & Co. to have made your piece. It's just that the majority ... | |
| Identify Flatware Pattern | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: Michelle, Please help me identify the pattern name of this flatware. The back reads: AS CO ... A: I just happened to run across your eBay ad. :o) You are right about this being the American Silver ... | |
| Gorham sterling salt and pepper | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a pair of salt and pepper shakers stamped on the bottom GORHAM, STERLING, 788, and then in ... A: With that info alone, it's impossible for me to give you any further information. The "freehand" ... | |
| Collectable Spoons | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a Wm Rogers & son AA spoon. On the front it has a sheild with United states of America. Date ... A: If it's not marked sterling, then it's silverplate. I don't really deal in silverplate, butdo know ... | |
| JE Caldwell Sterling Sugar Bowl | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: I could use some help on a J E Caldwell sterling sugar bowl with matching lid? It weighs 13.2 ozs. I ... A: Unfortuantely, this website only allows for one picture at a time. The one I rec'd was the one I ... | |
| Wm. A. Rogers A1 Quality | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: I recently inherited a set of Wildrose Design This is the information on the "Guarantee of A1 ... A: I am sorry for the delay in getting back with you. You're going to need to look up which Wild Rose ... | |
| gorham sterling | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: How much should I sell my 4 piece Gorham sterling, Chantilly pattern for - there's 4 place settings; ... A: Sorry for the delay in getting back with you. The going retail price for a used 4-piece place ... | |
| JE Caldwell Silver Flatware | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: I have my mother's silver set, 12 place settings, but 8 of the knives are missing. My mother lived ... A: It was a common practice for retailers to mark silver with their own names on goods they did not ... | |
| cutlery | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: 2 teaspoon size spoons where the handle curls round and under. One is marked 1847 Rogers Bros I S ... A: All of the pieces are silverplate, so their value would be minimal. Both 1847 Rogers and Community ... | |
| silver cutlery | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I recently found in my grandma home few forks and knives that look old and seem to be made of silver ... A: About the only thing I can tell you is that it's not an American mark. Outside of that, I really ... | |
| WM ROGERS | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE IN MY POSSESSION A SILVERPLATE MARKED WMROGERS. THERE IS AN EAGLE IN FRONT OF THE NAME AND A ... A: I don't know if I'm the one to ask, but ask away! Are you saying it's a plate? I can tell from the ... | |
| Gorham Strasbourg | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: I have never seen the scroll shoulders come down this far before . Please help identify ... A: This is going to take a little research. I've got a bunch of old Gorham catalogs I can go through, ... | |
| First Love | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I was told that for a very short period First love was made in Sterling it is rare but it was done ... A: Very interesting. I have never heard of First Love having been made in sterling. I wanted an ... | |
| John nHasselbring | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a set of antler? handled of stainless flatwear of 8 forks and 8 knives purchased years ago ... A: Ok, I take it these are silver mounted, with John Hasselbring's mark? John Hasselbring aka the ... | |
| silverware | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: We have three sets of silver herein attached. Can you identify them? Your previous posts makes us ... A: The one in the center is Mansion House by Oneida; it came out in 1948. Let me know the makers' ... | |
| rogers silverware | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: i have numerous estate sale finds that i am trying to differeniate between silver and silverplate. ... A: All American sterling made after 1906 and almost all American sterling silver made before this will ... | |
| 1692 silver spoon | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1692 silver spoon that I'd like to know more about and what it maybe worth. Thank you A: Your spoon actually dates to 1891. It is a well-known souvenir spoon, called the Salem Witch Spoon. ... | |
| Empire Colonial tea set | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4 piece silver tea set made by Empire Colonial. I tried to find out some information about ... A: I'm not familiar with a company called Empire Colonial. There were a couple of companies named ... | |
| SILVERWARE ID WM.A.ROGERS | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I recently had my house robbed and my silver from my grandmother was taken. However, I have a spoon ... A: Sorry to hear about your circumstances. The pattern should be either Hanover or Warwick. You can ... | |
| markings for Dom&Haff Strwb Fork | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: Well Hi Michelle~ Here is an image of the markings on the D&H Strawberry Fork. I was confused and ... A: Well that is something! I'm completely stumped. I've got all sorts of info on both companies. ... | |
| Gorham Knife Markings | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I bought some knives at an antique show recently. They were advertised as Gorham Chantilly knives. ... A: They're definitely Chantilly and they're definitely not fake. I took a look at a few of the Gorham ... | |
| Rogers & Bro reinforced plate | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I found a green box with Rogers & Bro - Royal Hostess 10 pc. Deluxe Set still in plastic. When ... A: Silverplate really isn't my forte, but I've got some thoughts here. You're right, there is no Royal ... | |
| Unusual Sterling Silver Piece | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I bought this beautiful antique looking piece at a yard sell, yet I don't know what it is. I was ... A: Certainly. I should have thought of it! There is an excellet website for international marks. ... | |
| 3 Sterling Pieces | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: a Watson 'Chicago' Jelly Spoon; a D&H 'Labors of Cupid' Strawberry Fork (I believe from original ... A: Ok, let me tackle these one at a time. First with the Chicago jelly, I really don't have enough ... | |
| Silverplate | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: I've two pieces of Wm A Rogers. They both have Wm A Rogers on backside of handle. However, one has ... A: Other than the fact that the two pieces were made at different times (because the dies for the back ... | |
| Unusual Sterling Silver Piece | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: I bought this beautiful antique looking piece at a yard sell, yet I don't know what it is. I was ... A: What you describe sounds to me like a silent butler. It's used by wait staff to collect then ... | |
| Gorham Knife Markings | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: I bought some knives at an antique show recently. They were advertised as Gorham Chantilly knives. ... A: Gorham often used their Lion/Anchor/G logo instead of spelling out their name. Look for that on the ... | |
| Henry Sears & Son knife | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering what you can tell me about the set of knives that I've acquired. I have 4 that are 6 ... A: I'm not going to be of too much help here as my area of expertise is in sterling, and these are ... | |
| wallace and what's this :) | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: 2 matching forks. It looks to be the Rose Point collection. Along with it I found this "comb". I am ... A: Believe it or not, it hardly makes any difference at all in value. The only exception to this would ... | |
| wallace and what's this :) | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: 2 matching forks. It looks to be the Rose Point collection. Along with it I found this "comb". I am ... A: Yes, your pieces are in the Rose Point pattern, which came out in 1934 and continues to be made ... | |
| silver | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased an "antique" silver serving set that has no other markings than the quality of ... A: Without a maker's mark, it's going to be impossible to ascertain the maker. I am also inclined to ... | |
| silver plate/platter | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I have what seems to be a silver plate/platter thats got a pattern around the edge like leaves and ... A: Silverplate really isn't my forte, but this one's easy for me. 1847 Rogers is made by International ... | |
| Sterling Silver Spoon | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: I was left an assortment of sterling silver. Most seem to be from the Lady Claire Stieff ... A: From your description it sounds like the mark for Gorham, although the G isn't cursive it's either ... | |
| Wm, Rogers coin silver | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: I recently got some items from my grandmother's house, and among them were 2 pieces of Wm. Rogers ... A: This is a loaded question without a simple answer. :o) Yes, William Hazen Rogers did produce ... | |
| William Rogers AA IS Silverware | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: I found a set of old silverware in my basement I totally forgot about. This belonged to my great ... A: I can't help you with a value as I really don't deal in silverplate. You can see what the same ... | |
| Wm. Rogers flatware | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: Two. 1. On each side of the name, there is what looks like a Maltese Cross, and a Keystone like for ... A: American sterling will always be marked either Sterling or 925, so if there are no such marks, it's ... | |
| sterling flatware value | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a 12 place setting (5pieces per place)plus some extra serving pieces of Oneida "Lasting ... A: If you set was selling in a shop, a $1400-$1500 price tag would be about right. However, there are ... | |
| Rogers pattern identification | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: Please help me identify this pattern. The pieces are marked 1924 Rogers. The fork also has the ... A: The pattern you have there is called Vendome aka Bouquet, and it came out in 1924. It was made with ... | |
| Reed Barton Francis I vs. Burgundy | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I am looking to buy a set of R & B silver flatware and like both the Francis I and Burgundy (which ... A: very interesting question. You are correct in your assesment of the two patterns, with Francis I ... | |
| Sterling flatware | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a set of Sterling silver flatware By "Towle King Richard Pattern" Complete service for 8 ... A: With the info you've given me, I can't really come up with a total for you. I would need to know ... | |
| Towle Old Master | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: Can you give me an idea of the resale value of my mom's wedding flatware(1940's)? I have 12 place ... A: to give you an idea of what you're looking at, here are current resale values for pieces in very ... | |
| Silver hallmark | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to identify a mark on a silver cup/goblet. It appears to be a 3 headed lizard with ... A: I'm sorry, but I'm not familiar with this mark. If there's no Sterling or 925 mark, it also makes ... | |
| cup | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: i have a cup francis 1 pattern date w b durgin 1808-1095 it says harris&shafer sterling 55 i hav ... A: I'm going to need a bit more info here. From where did you get the pattern name? Yes, Francis I is ... | |
| Was able to locate flatware information requested earlier. | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I was able to determine the information on the 9pc. 12 place setting STERLING flatware. It is made ... A: The spoons were made by International under the (Anchor) Rogers backstamp. They're in the ... | |
| Sterling Flatware | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: I have sterling Gorham Flatware Patent in 1912. 57 pieces, about 6 sets. Any idea as to where I can ... A: I'm going to need to know which pattern it is before I can give you a value. My reference material ... | |
| serving pieces | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: my sister and I inherited an assortment of sterling serving pieces. Can you advise us on how to ... A: There's a pretty good book called "Yesterday's Silver for Today's Table" by Richard Osterberg that ... | |
| what makes case "tarnish-resisting?" | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: I have one of those lined wooden silverware cases stamped, "Tarnish Resisting Chest...Tested and ... A: Ok, this isn't going to be technical, but this is how I understand these silver cloths and how they ... | |
| 100 Piece John And Priscilla Silver Flatware set by Westmorland | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I have inherited a 100 piece silver flatware set and I'm curious as to its value. Here is a list of ... A: It's nice to have such an extensive set of sterling. Value of your John & Priscilla is in the $1900 ... | |
| looking for a value on sterling silver | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a oneida limited sterling silver danask rose patter set. It was appraised in 1976 for 2500 ... A: The price is really about the same today as it was in 1976, if not even a little bit less. The ... | |
| IS Flatware | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I'm having trouble identifying some misc. flatware marked I.S Co XII on the reverse side, and"Prince ... A: I don't know what the Prince Orange refers to. I can tell from the other marks that the pieces were ... | |
| [eagle]Wm ROGERS[star] | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: I would like to inquire about a silver holloware set that we own. Its a four piece set and the tea ... A: My area of expertise is in sterling, and you've got a silverplated set there, so I'm not going to be ... | |
| Unidentified pieces/Value of set? | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a nine piece set (not including lids,liners, etc.)of Reed & Barton 3560. The pieces all have ... A: I'm having a difficult time trying to guess what those pieces could be. The first one you described ... | |
| Rogers Bros. silverplated flatware | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: Can this be put in a dishwasher? I would say it is 30-40 years old. A: Once in a while is ok for silverplate, but if you're using it on a regular basis, hand washing is ... | |
| old spoon | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: This old sugar? spoon has a mark on the back handle of M.S.B.and then some kind of emblem.It has 3 ... A: It sounds like the mark of the Benedict Mfg. Co. The emblem should be a "club" (as the club suit in ... | |
| Wallace Rose Point Silver | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a set of Wallace sterling flatware for 12 with all kinds of serving pieces that I have ... A: I'm with you, it's too fru fru for my tastes too! The going rate for a gently used place setting of ... | |
| Rogers & son IS Exquisite | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: I received a few pieces of a flatware set as a gift from some family, and they inquired if that is ... A: The pieces you received are silverplated, and Exquisite is a well known pattern that came out in ... | |
| Gorham silver serving utensils | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: Would you be able to tell me what these pieces were used for? One is 5", the other is 4 1/4". Do you ... A: It appears your pieces are in the Colonial pattern, a sterling pattern that dates back to 1885. I ... | |
| corrosion | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: i have an old silver pin that has turned green, i have never seen silver do this before. I know that ... A: sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Silver turning green in areas is not uncommon. It's ... | |
| Marks on Bottom of J E Caldwell Silver | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a large silver basket by J. E. Caldwell and it has on the bottom of it J.E. Caldwell 1229 1/2 ... A: sorry for the delay in getting back with you. I don't have specific information about J.E. Caldwell ... | |
| Grandmother's Flatware Set | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I was given a flatware set by my grandmother. I think it is Wallace Grand Colonial Pattern. I ... A: What makes a set "complete" is kind of up to you. Most sets come with a basic 4- or 5-piece place ... | |
| Unknown maker of sterling | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a sauce boat stamped "Sterling" and "English Pattern". In addtition it has two hallmarks. I ... A: The sauce boat was made by Tuttle Silversmiths of Boston, founded in 1890 and still in business ... | |
| wm a rogers a1 plus oneida ltd flatware | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: I just found 8 place setting of flatware that evidently belonged to my great aunt. It is marked ... A: The set is silverplate (the A1 refers to the level of plating). I believe your pattern is ... | |
| Care for silverware | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a silverplated 1947 Rogers Bros. Springtime flatware set. Can I clean the pieces in the ... A: sorry for the delay in getting back with you. Silverplate is ok once in awhile in the dishwasher, ... | |
| Flatware | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: Inherited two sets of "silverware"- both "Eternally Yours". Who made it and is it an 'active' ... A: Eternally Yours was produced from 1941 until 1973. It was quite popular, so the resale value tends ... | |
| sterling silver | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: I have 5 place settings of International silver "Silver Masterpiece" I have 4 butter knives sugar ... A: I am sorry for taking so long to get back with you. The silver you have has a value in the range of ... | |
| Sterling Silver flatware | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: I recently acquired a 4 piece serving set (i.e., meat fork, spoon, etc.) The fork is the only piece ... A: Well I've come up emptyhanded. My sterling pattern books all have solid sterling patterns, not any ... | |
| Sterling Silver flatware | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: I recently acquired a 4 piece serving set (i.e., meat fork, spoon, etc.) The fork is the only piece ... A: The good folks at replacements.com must have been asleep on the job that day, as the American Silver ... | |
| International Orleans knives? | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: I bought several of these knives at a flea market for 25 cents each. They were sold with other Wm ... A: Other than the stainless mark, is there anything on them that indicates the manufacturer? Without ... | |
| Wm Rogers Mfg Co International Orleans | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: I bought 16 pieces (dinner forks, teaspoons & knives) of this silverware at a flea market for 25 ... A: This happens to be a pattern that was made in both sterling and silverplate. The sterling pattern, ... | |
| First Love item listing | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: I am wondering if you know anyplace online that has complete listings of all the items that were ... A: Unfortunately, I don't believe there are any websites with this info. The way we silver cronies get ... | |
| K.K.S. small silver spoons | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: I found seven small plain sliver spoons in my great grandmothers home. The only mark on the back is ... A: Without seeing what it looks like, I can't really tell what the initials represent, but I am not ... | |
| silver or not? | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: I have recently acquired two sets of silverware manufacturer is Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik ... A: I don't know a whole heck of a lot about German silver, but I do know that most German silver ... | |
| Gorham Buttercup Hallmarks | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a friend who recently took his set of Gorham Buttercup to an appraiser to determine its ... A: Do I agree? Certainly not! The patent date is shown on the back for the duration of the design ... | |
| matching hallmark importance in flatware set | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: How important is it with vintage flatware that all the hallmarks be the same? I have a 12 piece set ... A: I'm curious as to what age flatware we're talking about here. For silver dating up to the mid-19th ... | |
| markings on flatware | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: I have some flatware that have a diamond, crest and a square (square has a p in the middle) as ... A: My first guess would be that it's for the maker Dominick & Haff, but the crest you mention doesn't ... | |
| SILVER SPOONS | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE TWO VERY OLD SILVER SPOONS THE REST OF THE SILVER I HAVE HAS BEEN FROM 1865-1904 AND THEY ... A: Yes, it's a bust, and definitely sold by Everard Benjamin (who actually was a silversmith himself, ... | |
| SILVER SPOONS | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE TWO VERY OLD SILVER SPOONS THE REST OF THE SILVER I HAVE HAS BEEN FROM 1865-1904 AND THEY ... A: The spoon with the M. Gorham mark would indeed have been made by Miles Gorham. He worked as a ... | |
| sterling silver | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: I recently came into possession of some sterling silver I have 6 knives 6 forks 6 salad forks 12 ... A: Rogers & Son's Victorian Rose is silverplate, not sterling. Your set is worth about $100. ... | |
| Gorham Mourning Broach | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: Would you be able to help me with more information in regards to approx date of manufacture, Is The ... A: Nice piece! I don't quite know what to make of those marks, but I'm going to rule out Gorham for ... | |
| sterling baby spoon & pusher | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: I have an adorable set of a baby spoon & food pusher. The spoon has a looped handle, with a cute ... A: I can't tell for sure because I'm looking at the back side, but I think your food pusher is in the ... | |
| Reed & Barton Lark flatware | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a flatware set from Reed and Barton sterling in the Lark pattern ( 1960 ).It consists of (8) ... A: Your set has a value in the $600 to $800 range, but this is a retail price, not what you'd get from ... | |
| sterling flatware | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a silverware chest with 18 pieces of sterling silver flatware in it. 8 knives 6 spoons and 4 ... A: What you have is the Fairfax pattern made by the William B. Durgin Co. that came out in 1910 (J.E. ... | |
| Holmes and Edwards flatware | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: I have 12 settings of holmes and edwards century pattern (teaspoons, forks, knives plus 1 soup ... A: Your set of Century has a retail value in the $125 to $175 range. Selling it yourself is the best ... | |
| vintage bottle opener | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: Michelle, As a follow up to my question on the sterling bottle opener I have since discovered a ... A: I'm impressed you figured out a John Hasselbring mark - he's one of the more obsure makers. Your ... | |
| maker - Silver Breakfast Knives | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: I wondered if you could tell me anything about this silver breakfast knife. I no nothing about it ... A: I'm sorry, I'm not going to be any help here. Normally, if when you see a mark that looks like that ... | |
| Derby lane 1962 award concord silver platter | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I picked up a silver platter engraved Derby Lane Trophy, Best in Show St. Petersburg Fla. 1962. It ... A: I'm going to guess your platter is silverplate. Normally you go by the mark on the back, but since ... | |
| international silver flatware set of courtship | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: My set is pretty extensive with lots of extras-insured by my great aunt in 1980 for just under ... A: What you want to insure it for is pretty easy to figure out as it's the figure it would cost you if ... | |
| ALVIN flatware - french scroll pattern | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I have an 8 place setting set plus other pieces of ALVIN sterling flatware, French Scroll pattern, ... A: To get the absolute best price, you need to sell it directly to the consumer. You can do this ... | |
| pattern/mfg | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: I have some flatware that appears to be a type of Kings pattern. I am not familiar with patterns or ... A: I can't really identify what you have with the info provided. Variations of the kings pattern were ... | |
| gorham baby spoon | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: I just did some research re back of baby spoon learned that GM CO means gorham the anchor means ... A: Yes, GM CO is one of the marks Gorham used for their silverplated goods. The anchor is also one of ... | |
| WM Rogers & Son question | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I recently received a set of Wm. Rogers & Son silverware. It is a full 26 piece set, with six place ... A: If you post a picture of the pattern here, I should be able to identify it for you. Otherwise, have ... | |
| Reed & barton A1 Silverware set | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a set of silverware, which is marked on the back "R & B A1". I can not seem to find the ... A: The problem is you're looking in the wrong place. R&B in this instance isn't Reed & Barton, it's ... | |
| Sterling service for 8 | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: I have been asked by an elderly relative to determine the value and possible sale; Reed & Barton ... A: There is a King Francis pattern, which is silverplate, and a Francis I pattern, which is sterling. ... | |
| W.M.Rogers & Son AA silverware,Holmes Edward, rogers bros. | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: I just cleaned out my mom's house and found my grandmother's complete sets of silverware-pat ... A: It sounds as if you have all silverplate there, and the value is going to be minimal compared to ... | |
| New Queen's pattern | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a set of New Queen's Sterling made by The Durgin Co and sold by Bailey banks and Biddle. It ... A: There are actually a number of different values when trying to determine what something is worth: ... | |
| 1835 R, Wallace silver | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: I have recently purchased two butter knives with the engraving 1835 R. Wallace. They are approx ... A: Wallace began making silverplated patterned flatware in 1878. You can narrow the date down if you ... | |
| sterling silve set | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: I recently received my parents 12 place setting set of sterling Reed and Barton silver. Not antiques ... A: If you'll tell me what pattern it is and how many pieces you have per place setting, I can give you ... | |
| Sterling Silver Set | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: Michelle, I have a set of Mappin & Webb, Pembury pattern, purchased in about 1950. The set is ... A: I'm just not comfortable giving valuations on silver from the U.K. The factors that drive the price ... | |
| Sterling tea set | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5 piece sterling silver tea set that has been in my family for years. It is marked the ... A: That would indeed be the Meriden Britannia Company of Meriden, CT. They started in business as ... | |
| rogers bros silverware | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: I recently found a silverware set with the following markings: Roger Bros XII TS. Is this a marking ... A: Just about everything made under the Rogers Bros. name is silverplate (and if it were sterling, it ... | |
| Finding a reputable appraiser/dealer | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: Just discovered your website, and it's very helpful. I have service for 12 in Towle Candlelight ... A: With the internet at your fingertips, you don't need to be nearby to an appraiser to get the info ... | |
| pastry forks | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I have 12 pastry forks that were purchsed from J.Wiss & Sons in Newark, NJ probably near 1830. They ... A: I'm afraid your forks aren't going to be quite so old. J. Wiss & Sons began in business in 1885 as ... | |
| Tiffany Persian pattern | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a set of Tiffany Persian, monogrammed, that has come through our family...I have been trying ... A: The value of your set is going to depend on what you want that value for. If you want an idea what ... | |
| International Deep Silver | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I came accross this spoon while moving my fiance's Great Aunt's things when he moved...he says he ... A: Yes, it's probably a sugar spoon by the description of the bowl. Without being able to see the ... | |
| Antique Fish Serving Set | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: I've inherited a lovely fish serving set that I am trying to identify. It was my great ... A: I'm afraid I'm not going to offer up much information here. If the box isn't marked and the pieces ... | |
| value?? | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: In addition to my previous question, I have a few pieces of flatware with the following marking: ... A: Without knowing which patterns you have, it's impossible for me to tell if you have a collectible ... | |
| Saving Silverware | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: Good Afternoon Michelle, I hope the day is treating you well. My Aunt was at a family function ... A: Very interesting. I normally don't recommend silverplate be put in the dishwasher, but will tell ... | |
| Silver found during clean up of estate | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: Recently my mother-law passed away and we came across a number of silver pieces and we would like to ... A: My area of expertise is with sterling, and I will not give valuations on silverplated holloware. ... | |
| WM. A. Rogers A1 Plus Flatware "Rosalie" | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I have the complete set of Rogers "Rosalie" flatware. It belonged to my grandmother. I'm not sure ... A: Hmmm, I'm not quite sure what to make of that number as it's not the design patent number, and the ... | |
| community plate (Oneida) flatware | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: My mother-in-law is giving up here home and has a large set of Oneida Community Plate flatware. We ... A: Without knowing which pattern you have, I can't really give you an accurate valuations. A set of ... | |
| Patrician 1914 by Community Plate | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a few pieces of Patrician 1914 and would like to add to my collection. I can't figure out ... A: You've got the right year. The 1975 pattern is much different with a rounded end and beading along ... | |
| sterling silver flatware | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: I have recently acquired a set of sterling flatware marked T.S.Co.Sterling, is this a Tiffany mark? ... A: The T.S.Co. mark isn't Tiffany. It should either be A.F. Towle & Son or, if it's in script, ... | |
| Louis XV by Durgin sterling company | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to find info on the "Louis XV" pattern by Durgin. So far, I've been able to find info on ... A: I did quite a lot of research on this pattern over the holiday, but couldn't come up with any ... | |
| Rogers silverware | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: I have some 55 pieces, some sets, some singles, mostly tagged with handwriting stating Rogers Bros, ... A: You know some of the pattern names, so that's good. You will want to identify the pattern names of ... | |
| Silver item (??) | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a silver item that I believe was used to clean crumbs off of cloth tablecloths, after ... A: It sounds like you may be correct. The proper name for what you're talking about is a crumber. ... | |
| rockford gravy ladel | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: I recently found a old soup ladel the markings on the back of the handle reads as follows ... A: A gravy ladle would be worth quite a bit less than the figures I gave you, you can figure on a range ... | |
| Patina on sterling silver flatware | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: My question is a followup to the one you answered for Renee on 3/9/2009. My neighbor kindly gave me ... A: You had asked about the liver of sulfur earlier, but you must have read about that from one of the ... | |
| value | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: i have 11 reg dinner spoons they have the oval pattern on the bottom community plate three tea ... A: Without knowing which patterns you have, I can't really come up with a valuation. If they're marked ... | |
| Real or Not Real Silver Only mark is?? | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: I have asked this on several different sites and keep getting the same answer.. I have a Oneida ... A: I can't tell you what it is, but I can tell you what it isn't. I can say with 100% certainty is ... | |
| Rogers Flatware | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: I see you have answered this question but I have one more piece to add--I have a complete set of WM ... A: Take a look at that TS again. I'll bet you a buck it's actually an IS. International Silver owns ... | |
| rockford soup latel | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: I recently found a old soup ladel the markings on the back of the handle reads as follows ... A: Without knowing which pattern you have, it's hard to give a value. Soup ladles (I'm talking about ... | |
| Fisher Sterling Tea Set | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: Michelle, I have been given a 5 piece sterling silver tea set. The company appears to be Fisher. ... A: I don't have a specific date for when the Duncan pattern was produced. I can tell you that Fisher - ... | |
| commemorative s.s. spoon | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: I know your expertise is in U.S silver however you gave someone advise about their spoon awhile ago. ... A: Souvenir spoons is the one area in which I haven't really delved. I've sold 1000's of these spoons ... | |
| solid silver metal flatware | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: The knives and forks are marked Simeon L & George H Rogers Company Solid silver metal. Are these ... A: What you have is your standard silverplate. The marks are pointing out that the base metal is ... | |
| Rogers bros fork 1847 | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a fork marked Rogers bros. A ( round symbol) that has 3 tines with barbs on the 2 outside ... A: No, it's not sterling, it's silverplated. Sterling will be marked either Sterling or 925/1000. ... | |
| Silver teapot | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: . I am wondering if you know of anyone who might be able to have some information about teapots ... A: what an interesting pot! I'm going to refer you to the silver forum they have over at 925-1000.com. ... | |
| silverware | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: can you identify manufacturer, year, name of line and collectability? ... A: Sorry for the delay in getting back with you, Cherie. Frankly, I'm not going to be able to help you ... | |
| need help identifying bowl | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a large Dominick and Haff bowl, but I'd like to know more about it. The bottom says 3905 10 ... A: Sorry for the delay in getting back with you. I was trying to see if the pattern on your pretty ... | |
| Patina on sterling silver flatware | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: My question is a followup to the one you answered for Renee on 3/9/2009. My neighbor kindly gave me ... A: I'm sorry about the delay in getting back to you on this. I've been pondering your situation. ... | |
| Rogers & Bros Daybreak Silverplate | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a complete service for 8 including serving pieces in excellent condition (never used). Can ... A: A lot is going to depend on where you sell it. Retail value if you found it for sale in an antique ... | |
| Flatware - Lewis&VanSickle | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I recently acquired a serving fork with a floral pattern which is marked only "Lewis&VanSickle." ... A: Yes, I would doubt your fork is coin silver. First off, by the late 1850's after the rise of ... | |
| J E Caldwell & Co | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I hoping you can help. I had this clock for almost 20 years or more and had no answers to all my ... A: I'm sorry, but I don't know the first thing about clocks (I'm the silver person). However, there ... | |
| wallace 1935 dwt straight with flowers | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to identify this pattern - R. Wallace 1935 12 dwt, straight with two flowers (poppies?) ... A: If you want to post a photo of the pattern here, I should be able to identify it for you. ... | |
| wm rogers sevice for 12 | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: My wife has recently been given a flatware set that her father bought 30 years ago at a flea market ... A: Yes, your set is gold electroplated. I'm going to refer you to replacements.com to do some snooping ... | |
| sterling flatware | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: We inherited a set of sterling flatware several years ago (8 settings of 5 pieces/set). We are ... A: My best guess from your description is the Frank M. Whiting Co. You can check your mark against ... | |
| Wallace sterling silver flatware | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: I would like your professional opinion regarding Wallace sterling silver flatware. I was researching ... A: interesting question. I'm sure silver aficionados around the world let out a big groan when ... | |
| Royal Danish International Silver | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 pieces of Royal Danish, Coffee Pot(9 CUPS)13001, Tea Pot (9 cups)13002, & lidded Sugar Bowl ... A: The market for your pieces is much greater in the U.S. than it is in Scotland. Royal Danish is a ... | |
| Just Discovered! | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: When cleaning out an old lake cabin of my aunts, who passed away some years ago, I found a chest of ... A: I just love compliments BEFORE I answer a question - thanks! Since you already found out the ... | |
| silver goblet origins | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: I have acquired a family piece of silver; an antique goblet with the mark "Parker Casper & Co ... A: A., thank you for your question. Parker, Casper & Co. had a very short life span. The started up ... | |
| teapot | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a silver teapot here. It is roughly 6" tall and on the bottom it is marked (in a circle) ... A: My area of expertise is in sterling, and I'm not comfortable giving price valuations on silverplated ... | |
| Plantation pattern 1881 Rodgers Silverplate | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a friend that needs money and has 12 knives, 5 forks, 11 salad forks, 33 teaspoons, 12 table ... A: I assume you're the one looking at buying? It's a nice large set, but you're going to need to find ... | |
| Sterling dinnerware | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: We have a 48 piece set of "First Love" pattern by 1847 Rogers Bros. (IS) There are 8 knives,8 dinner ... A: The First Love pattern is silverplate, not sterling. There is a huge price difference between the ... | |
| Silverware Value | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: What is the approximate value of a 12-piece place setting and assorted serving pieces of Towle ... A: You don't mention how large of a place setting your set contains, so I'll give you two values. ... | |
| Sterling Spoons | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a set of 12 small spoons, with etched bowls. Each handle has a different design. They are in ... A: Well that's very interesting, and I've seen these sets in old Gorham catalogs. The handles are of ... | |
| A1 plate verses Tudor plate | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: I recently acquired a beautiful set of Oneida Tudor plate in the Fantasy pattern and am curious as ... A: Tudor Plate was a brand name originally put out by Oneida. At one point they had a bakstamp that ... | |
| unusual spoon shape | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: The bowls have two "hooks" or prongs on them; looks like they might be used to rest on a teacup to ... A: There are people who collect these things along with people who have the Pointed Antique pattern who ... | |
| Sterling Spoons | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a set of 12 small spoons, with etched bowls. Each handle has a different design. They are in ... A: I'm not sure what your question is. The maker of your spoons is Gorham. It sounds like they may be ... | |
| unusual spoon shape | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: The bowls have two "hooks" or prongs on them; looks like they might be used to rest on a teacup to ... A: I know what they are, I'm just not sure how they're supposed to be used. They're individual brandy ... | |
| Value of flatware | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: I have about 20 pieces of beautifually detailed flatware that I am unable to find the pattern number ... A: If you want to attach a picture, I should be able to identify it for you. Otherwise, I can send you ... | |
| age & value of silverware | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: i have 25 pieces of wm. rogers mfg. co silverware. it is a service for 6. it is in a black ... A: Unfortunately, without being able to see the pattern, I can't be of much help here. Sometimes a ... | |
| Replacement Silverware | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: I have to fill in my Rogers Korea set. It has no name as far as the pattern. What do I do? A: Even if the pattern name is a number, you need to know what it is to find replacement pieces. You ... | |
| can i clean my | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: My Grammie left to me her silverware set she had always displayed on one of her diningroom walls and ... A: You only need to polish them when they get tarnished. If they're kept in a closed cabinet, that ... | |
| Rogers & Bro Silver Spoon | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: and on the back side it has a Star with the words 'Rogers & Bro AI' printed on the neck. Further on ... A: Sorry for taking so long getting back with you, but I've been trying to ID the pattern of your ... | |
| silerware changing color | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: My silverware is rodgers bros. style felicia and I keep it in the box it came in. several of the ... A: I'm assuming the handles have changed color, not the blades. You'll want to polish them with a ... | |
| silver flatware | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a set of silver flatware. It was given to my parents as a wedding gift in 1949. All it says ... A: Oneida produced three sterling patterns of flatware under the name State House which were intended ... | |
| silver flatware | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: what does solid silver metal mean on flatware. what does warranted 16 dwt mean. A: It has to do with the amount of silver used in the silverplating process. Dwt is the abbreviation ... | |
| Silver Candelabra | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5 holder Candelabra that was made by Bell Mark from the original old sheffield dies dating ... A: Very interesting, Lisa. I was unfamiliar with this company, so checked out their website. I take ... | |
| w.m rogers flatware | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: i bought a partial set of w.m rogers and son silver plate at an auction 3 years ago it is marked ... A: You should have one of three patterns: Hampden, Regent aka Broadfield, or Virginia. These are ... | |
| I S Flair | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: I saw your answer on the value of a flair teaspoon. I have a set for five people including two large ... A: Your set is rather small and has a value in the $50 to $75 range. I don't really understand your ... | |
| sterling silver | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: Michelle. I have enjoyed reading your sight. It's been very informative. My question is this: I am ... A: Whether you have sterling silver or silverplate makes a huge difference in determining how things ... | |
| Flatware Pattern Identification | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I inherited my grandmother's silver plate flatware and cannot identify the pattern. The markings on ... A: Perfect, and it did the trick! Believe it or not, your pattern has four names. It's not uncommon ... | |
| Identification | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: Recently found 8 of the pictured items in a local storage shed. I have checked with 3 or 4 ... A: What a great find! What you have is a porringer. These have been made for hundreds of years and ... | |
| can i clean my "STERLING" and "AA" silverware the same way? | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: My Grammie left to me her silverware set she had always displayed on one of her diningroom walls and ... A: First of all, do not do the "baking soda and aluminum foil" trick. You will regret it. It's ... | |
| Terminology for silverware | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a variety of silverware from Wm. A Rogers, and on the back is a variety of plating ... A: There is no one set answer to what you want to know. Phrases such as those you cite varied from ... | |
| flatware | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: I received a set of International Deep Silver set. It has a rose on it with no other markings. . . ... A: To start hunting down pieces, you need to know which pattern you have. My guess would be ... | |
| Lunt Sterling Silver flatware | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a set of Lunt Sterling Silver flatware in Monticello pattern - 1908. The set has no monogram ... A: Your set has a retail value in the range of $1400 to $1600. Selling it for that amount is another ... | |
| silverplate pattern similar to grand baroque | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: Do you know of any silverplate pattern, preferably deep silver, which looks similar to Grande ... A: I'm not quite sure if you're trying to track down a Deep Silver pattern similar to Grande Baroque, ... | |
| Rogers Spoons | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a dozen iced tea spoons that are enscribed with Wm. A. Rogers A1 Plus oneida ltd. Are ... A: I need to know what pattern you have to give you an accurate idea of value. Iced tea spoons in most ... | |
| My turn to ask..... | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: I have some silverware that says on the back Wm A. Rogers A1 Plus Oneida LTD. and others that say ... A: Not a huge value to what you have as it's all silverplated, but people do want the stuff. I don't ... | |
| Rogers Mountain Rose Service for 8 | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a storage shed and in it was this set of Rogers silverware I was just wondering if it ... A: I'd say it has a value like regular silverware. It's silverplated and a good pattern, but one that ... | |
| WM. Rogers & son silverplate flatware | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a set of flatware by Rogers that looks like the Lincoln pattern with scroll like engraving ... A: I'm going to guess your pattern is La France from 1920. It's basically the Lincoln pattern with the ... | |
| 1847 Rogers Bros. Flatware | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: I have an antique set for 12 of Rogers Bros. Flatware. There is no name on the reverse telling me ... A: Sorry for the delay getting back with you. Every time I looked at your question, I was in a place ... | |
| Value of set of 1847 Rogers Bros. | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: I've a set of silver dinnerware, stamp says "1847 Rogers Bros. Second line: Warrented 16 DWT. Other ... A: Your best bet would be to do it yourself locally, through an avenue such as craigslist.org. The ... | |
| coin silver ewer - photo | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: Michelle, I apologize. In my last email, I forgot to attach the photo. Thanks again. P.S. In ... A: You have a puzzle on your hands. There is no maker's mark that I'm aware of with an F.M.C. I have ... | |
| Sterling Hors d Oeuvre/Cocktail Pick | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a set of 20 sterling picks that I believe to be hollowware. I am trying to identify the maker ... A: I'm sorry, but I don't know who could have made your picks (they look interesting). I have a ... | |
| 1847 Rogers Bros flatware | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: I found this today in a pile at a garage sale today for 20.00! The pattern is, Flair, chest no. ... A: Sorry for the delay in getting back with you. The Flair pattern was issued in 1956. It was made by ... | |
| silverware | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: We recently received a set of silverware that belonged to my grandmother I have a guarantee that was ... A: I'm sorry, Bonnie, I just can't figure out what pattern you have nor can I find anyone who's got a ... | |
| Reed & Barton Francis I | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for an estimated value for a set of Reed and Barton Francis I sterling silver. It is ... A: Ok, the value range I gave you is correct, but add the 5% to 7% for having the older set. As far as ... | |
| value of fisher goblets | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: I have 12 goblets made by Fisher with the design being "English Rose" these are sterling silver, how ... A: I know Fisher made a pattern called English Rose, but I'm unfamiliar with what it looks like. For ... | |
| silverware | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: i have a r.wallace A1 ladle and i was wondering if there is no indication that it is sterling silver ... A: All American sterling silver will be marked either Sterling or 925 or 925/1000. If you don't find ... | |
| Reed & Barton Francis I | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for an estimated value for a set of Reed and Barton Francis I sterling silver. It is ... A: It's a bit tricky from the info you've given me, but I'm going to put a value on your set in the ... | |
| wm rogers knives | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: I have six wm rogers knives stamped with the words Eagle, Wellington Ct, Warranted-12- ( enclosed ... A: It's all going to depend on what pattern you have and their condition. They're silverplate, and as ... | |
| WMA Rogers Sectional Oneida LTD Flatware | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: I've recently inherited my family's silver set. Some of the pieces are missing....particularly the ... A: Looking for bargains? eBay is the way to go! You will need to know what pattern you have to easily ... | |
| silverware | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: We recently received a set of silverware that belonged to my grandmother I have a guarantee that was ... A: I'm sorry, but the only pattern I know of called Queen Elizabeth was note made with the 1881 Rogers ... | |
| oneida bridal wreath (silver plate 1950) | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: I inherited a complete 68 piece service for 8 in a wood, felt lined box with drawer. Guarantee & ... A: Your set of Bridal Wreath has a retail value in the $125 to $175 range. As for selling it, your ... | |
| rogers knife | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: i am also wondering about a rogers butter knife with twisted handle. the writing on it is 1881 ... A: Oneida Silversmiths began producing flatware under the 1881 Rogers brand in 1898. It's ... | |
| hallmark on 1835 R Wallace tableware | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: two questions please: Grandmother's tableware set; in her possession at least as early as 1940; she ... A: Identifying a pattern based on description is not an easy feat. I think I've got it though. Go ... | |
| Wm. Rogers and Oneida Ltd | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I have inherited my mother's flatware. On the back of some it says, "WM.A.Rogers AA Heavy Oneida ... A: From the markins you've described, you have silverplated flatware. American sterling silver will ... | |
| Francis I sterling flatware | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I have 24 6 piece place settings of this pattern and various serving pieces plusI have Francis I ... A: I don't know if this is a duplicate question or something happened, because I answered this question ... | |
| Silverware | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a set of silverware by Rogers. Looking at the replacement.com It looks as if its ... A: sorry for the delay in getting back with you. Dorchester New is strictly a sterling pattern, and ... | |
| M Tiffany & Co. Sterling 1872 monogramed? | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: Would like to know if this is a real sterling and its market value. Persian Pattern, Very small ... A: In the U.S., something can't be marked Sterling unless it's the real deal - so you've got the good ... | |
| Rogers Bros. Flatware set | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: We inherited my husbands grandmothers flatware when she passed on. It is marked '1847 Rogers ... A: Assuming it's unmonogrammed, your set has a retail value of $125 to $175. What you call tablespoons ... | |
| Is my grandmother's flatware silver? | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I have recently been given my grandmother's (Sterling?)Silver Flatware, it has been kept in a wooden ... A: You have a set of silverplate flatware, not sterling. All sterling silver made in the U.S. is ... | |
| "Adoration" carving knife? | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: .. I have an almost unused complete service of Rogers "Adoration" which includes a 9" carving fork ... A: Somewhere along the way, the carving knife was lost. These were always sold in sets. I believe ... | |
| domonick & haff pug salt & pepper shakers | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: sterling silver stamped on bottom (leg) D & H in a block then acirclethen diamond shape with 1887 ... A: I'm not going to be able to give you much info on your shakers other than the fact that 1887 in the ... | |
| Holmes and Edwards inlaid | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: How much of what metals are in Holmes and Edwards -inlaid- is? A: I don't know specifically what type of base metal Holmes & Edwards used for their silverplated ... | |
| Value of set of 1847 Rogers Bros. | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: I've a set of silver dinnerware, stamp says "1847 Rogers Bros. Second line: Warrented 16 DWT. Other ... A: I would recommend you try and sell it through a venue such as craigslist.org. To get top dollar you ... | |
| silverware question | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: I inherited a sterling silver flatware set of 8 from my grandmother. The flatware has a design of 3 ... A: You have a set of Wm. Rogers & Son flatware in the April pattern, which dates back to 1950. It is ... | |
| fisher sterling water goblets | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a pair of fisher sterling water goblets. They are marked with the number 17. I haven't been ... A: The number on the botton tells me nothing about which pattern you have. Fisher Silversmiths ... | |
| Rogers Bros. Eternally Yours | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I have an incomplete set of this flatware: 12 salad or dessert forks 3 dinner forks 6 knives 18 ... A: Silverplate is ok to put in the dishwasher once in a while, just not all the time. And any hollow ... | |
| community plate set | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a whole set of community plate flatware in a flower pattern with 2 small hearts on top. I ... A: I've looked through all of the Oneida patterns (Oneida made the Community line) in my books for ... | |
| rogers RRR 1881 | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: i found this box, it mark 1881 rogers R R R, warranted 12 dwt. and in the box : WM.A. ROGERS can ... A: I'm not 100% sure because I can't see it too well in your photo, but I believe it's a pattern is ... | |
| 1939 Simeon & George Rogers Xtra-Jasmine | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I have an 8-4pc place settings, extra spoons, butter knife, sugar spoon and serving spoons that were ... A: Retail value of your set is between $100 and $125, assuming it's unmonogrammed and in excellent ... | |
| XS triple | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: What does XS triple mean please? thanks A: The word triple indicates it has three times as much silverplating as the standard grade, made this ... | |
| flatware/silverware | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: My mother is moving in with my sister this month and is selling most of her belongings. She is ... A: Shoot, you could get more than $25 for the set if you sold it on eBay, which is about the worst ... | |
| spoon question | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a silver plated spoon that on the back of the handle has what appears to be a man on a horse ... A: The type of spoon you have doesn't make this much easier. It's called the Fiddle pattern. The ... | |
| silver spoon "1835 R Wallace" | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: I have an old "1835 R WALLACE" silver spoon, serving size, with a straight handle, design on front ... A: There are two Wallace patterns with vases on them which could be it, but I suspect it's the first of ... | |
| silver sleigh | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a fairly heavy sterling silver sleigh made by the international silver company. How can ... A: American sterling silver is always marked either Sterling or 925/1000. If no such marks are on your ... | |
| SOUP SPOON | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: i purchased a metal detector,and found a silver soup spoon.It's a little tarnished,but in real nice ... A: Well that's no help. :o) The DB sounds like an engraved monogram, so it doesn't help ID the maker ... | |
| sterling flatware | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: I have several family pieces I believe from the late 19th, early 20th century. One is a Gorham ... A: The first one is easy for me, as this is the pattern I have for my everyday flatware. It's called ... | |
| Wedding invitation press plate | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: I know that you are a silver and flatware expert, but I could not find another expert in the antique ... A: You're right, this isn't my area of expertise, but I happen to know what this is. It's the plate ... | |
| spoon question | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a silver plated spoon that on the back of the handle has what appears to be a man on a horse ... A: I'm going to need to see a picture of the spoon in order to tell you anything much about it. I can ... | |
| Wm Rogers fork | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 forks identical that have on the back pat.'10. a mark followed by Wm ROGERS followed by ... A: I can't identify the pattern based upon the information on the back of the forks. The pattern was ... | |
| Value of set of 1847 Rogers Bros. | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: I've a set of silver dinnerware, stamp says "1847 Rogers Bros. Second line: Warrented 16 DWT. Other ... A: sorry for the delay getting back to you. Normally a set of vintage silverplate doesn't carry a ... | |
| Wallace/Sterling Shenandoah 8 piece set | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: I'm interested in determining the value of our 8 piece Wallace Sterling set. The pattern is ... A: sorry for the delay in getting back with you. You don't say if you have 4- or 5-piece place ... | |
| wm rogers | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: Can you help me identify a pattern? My grandmother's table service has a pineapple set in a cone ... A: The only pattern I'm coming up with that has something that remotely resembles a pineapple is ... | |
| Full set of flat ware in box | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: Yesterday we were unpacking boxes from when my husband's grandfather passed back in 1991. We found ... A: I can't tell what pattern you have, and without that, I can't give you an accurate idea of value. ... | |
| Tea Set | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I have found a tea set at my mother house with a WM Rogers/Onedia label on the bottom of it. It is ... A: Sounds like you need to polish it. With silverplate, you don't want to use too abrasive a cleaner ... | |
| antique flatware | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: I have been trying for several weeks to identify a six-piece hostess set that was given to me. I ... A: If antique dealers can't tell you what type of metal it is, then you're going to pretty lousy ... | |
| can't identify spoon | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: We have found a silver plated spoon, the bowl is leaf-shaped and is very simply designed. The ... A: The bowl of a spoon does not identify the pattern. Rather, it helps to identify the intended usage ... | |
| Silver Content of Spoons | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: A friend has a number of spoons from Europe. Each has the initials f the manufacture and a two digit ... A: European silver is not something I know very well. Sometimes the numbers on pieces represent the ... | |
| Francis 1st Silver Flatware | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to find out what 4 place settings would sell for. My brother asked for and was just ... A: Going retail rate for a used monogrammed 4-piece place setting is $130. You can also find a 4-piece ... | |
| Antique Dinner Plates | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: Michelle, I inherited a set of antique sterling dinner plates and would like to determine their ... A: Ok, looking at the type of leopard head mark and the shape of the L date letter, it appears your ... | |
| cannot find information on flatware | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a berry/veg spoon by L Broadman & Son A1. I called the company Broadman Silversmith, Inc and ... A: You get an E for Effort for trying to track this down! L. Boardman & Son and Boardman Silversmiths ... | |
| value | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: CO ORIGINAL ROGERS) one above the other ORIGINAL on top at the end. I would like to know the style ... A: The Wm. Rogers pattern you have is called Priscilla/Lady Ann and originally came out in 1941. Each ... | |
| Wm Rogers flatware pattern | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a 32 piece set in the original box of plated silver flatware. On the backs of them it says Wm ... A: The closest pattern I'm coming up with based upon your description is one called Riviera Revisited ... | |
| silverware | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: I inherited a set of my grandmother's silverware. It consists of 6 dinner knives, dinner forks,soup ... A: Yes, that's correct. Online venues such as eBay has caused a dramatic drop in prices for a lot of ... | |
| R. Wallace 1835 A1 Silver spoon | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: My father has this large spoon that he says is an antique. On the spoon is: 1835 R. Wallace A1 ... A: Your spoon is silverplated, made under the 1835 R. Wallace brand name. The A1 represents the level ... | |
| roger bros. eternaly yours flatware | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I have 120 piece eternally yours flatware from 1941. the stamp is TS. what is the approximate value? A: You have a nice, large set. Unmonogrammed and in excellent condition it has a retail value in the ... | |
| silverware | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I inherited a set of my grandmother's silverware. It consists of 6 dinner knives, dinner forks,soup ... A: Your set in excellent condition is worth about $100. As an interesting note, the Victory pattern ... | |
| silver flatware site | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I have lots of single peices what is the best web site i can go to to identfy them i have been ... A: You need to find a good flatware replacement site, one with lots of photos. I find that ... | |
| 1908 Sears Catalog and Old Orange Blossom | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a reprint of a 1908 Sears catalog. In the sterling section they offer a pattern called Old ... A: The more popular the pattern, the more pieces you'll find out there, both new and vintage. Alvin's ... | |
| SILVERPLATE SERVEING DISH W/3 SYMBOLS | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: IT SAYS SILVERPLATE WITH 3 DIFFERFNT SYMBOLS EACH IN A BOX THE FIRST IS A CROWN W 5 POINTS -THE ... A: Silverplate holloware really isn't my "thing", but I love hunting up maker's marks. I found yours ... | |
| followup question on knives to Michelle | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: I have inherited sterling flatware and am wondering the date and pattern and what the value may be. ... A: I'm really no good with valuations on MOP or ivory handled flatware as I didn't deal in it. I do ... | |
| identify, and value flatware | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I have inherited sterling flatware and am wondering the date and pattern and what the value may ... A: This pattern is very near and dear to my heart, as it is the "fancy" pattern I have chosen for ... | |
| Reed & Barton | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I came across this beautiful piece at a flea market, on the bottom it is marked MF'D & PLATED BY ... A: I don't normally answer questions about silverplate holloware, but thought I'd give you a tiny bit ... | |
| Ballad community Coffee service | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 5 Piece coffee service, on the bottom of two of the peices it is marked ... A: Oneida did not issue silverplate under the name Ballad or Ballad Community. You've got an Oneida ... | |
| William Rogers & Son Flatware | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a set of William Rogers & Son Silver plated flatware that I inherited. My guess it would be ... A: Yours is the BEST photo I've seen posted here to date. Exactly what I need! Your set is in the ... | |
| Silverware value | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a few pieces of Holmes & Edwards Silver Inlaid - forks, knives & large spoons. I also have a ... A: For the most part, there is not a whole heck of a lot of resale value in silverplate flatware for a ... | |
| 1847 rogers bros I S flair | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: Do these spoons have any value other than sentimental? A: If your spoons are teaspoons or your standard place setting spoons, they're worth just a couple of ... | |
| silver flatware | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a set of International Sterling's "Wild Rose" pattern, consisting of a 12 place setting of 6 ... A: There were two patterns made by Int'l under the Wild Rose name. If your set is the 1908 pattern, ... | |
| Antique Dinner Plates | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: Michelle, I inherited a set of antique sterling dinner plates and would like to determine their ... A: About all I can tell you from what's in the photo is that your plates are sterling (lion passant ... | |
| Identity of sterling spoon | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: I have some beautiful sterling silver spoons with very ornate detail. I am trying to identify their ... A: I have a few questions for you so I can look into this. First, let me know exactly what marks are ... | |
| Rogers Bros sliverware | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1847 Rogers Bros. 12 a full setting flatware , and I was wondering if it has any value to ... A: Remembrance was a very popular pattern, but it was made for many years and there is a lot of it out ... | |
| Identifying item of silverware | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: I would be most grateful if you would be able to identify this item for me. It has the 'William ... A: You are right on the mark! It's an orange peeler. Lines are scored into the peel of an orange, ... | |
| National Silver Co. Xtra plate Sixteen pattern | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: When did the National Silver Company manufacture the Sixteen Pattern whcih they called "Xtra ... A: Unfortunately, information on when the Sixteen pattern was introduced seems to be lost to history. ... | |
| HOW OLD AND WHAT IS IT WORTH | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: I am attaching a picture of William Rogers and Son plated flatware set for 12 plus hostess set, ... A: Ashley, I'm having a difficult time matching up this pattern in my pattern books. I can't really ... | |
| Flatware | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: A: Sterling silver flatware, if for no other reason than its precious metal content, will always retain ... | |
| silver pattern - profile | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: I have seen a piece of silverware that I love, with a side profile of a woman on the handle...very ... A: When I think of women incorporated into flatware patterns, the Art Nouveau era comes to mind, not ... | |
| What does T/S on the back of my flatware mean? | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I have inherited my grandmothers flatware. It has tarnished a little which makes me think it might ... A: I am not 100% certain, but I believe that is a pattern called Sweep which came out in 1958. The ... | |
| 1881 Rogers Baroque Rose | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I have read all of the questions and answers today. Read a lot about rogers flatware but nothing on ... A: sorry for the delay in getting back with you. The Baroque Rose pattern was made from 1967 to 1984. ... | |
| Joseph Mayer Bros. sterling plate | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: This plate is 6" with a thin rolled edge. The underside is burnished. The distinctive crossed ... A: As it sounds like you know, Jos. Mayer & Bros. was quite a producer of souvenir spoons and that is ... | |
| Reinforced Plate | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: I have flatware that says on the back: Rogers&Bros. REinforced plate IS. Any idea what its ... A: Without knowing which pattern you have, I can't provide you with a very accurate estimate of value. ... | |
| Sterling Silver Flatware- sets | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: My mother has her wedding set (1956) of 7 (not 8)of knives, forks, spoons, 4 soup spoons, 3 pickle ... A: When you're talking sterling silver, the fact you're missing a piece here or there really doesn't ... | |
| Silver Flatware | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a table knife that has Reed & Barton on the cut of the knife. The handle is very plain with ... A: It's very hard to say what it may be worth. Is it sterling or silverplate? Sterling will be marked ... | |
| Oneida Silver - Damask Rose | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: I have inherited a 48-piece Oneida Silver set in a wooden box. The back of the pieces read" ... A: I'm assuming the back is marked Heirloom Sterling, not Heirloom Silver. If so, your set is worth in ... | |
| Wm Rodgers silverware | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I am looking to identify the patterns on the dinner service as well as the serving utensils as they ... A: The pattern in the photo is La Touraine, which originally was issued in 1920. Your set would have a ... | |
| tiffany & co spoon | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: I have 6 spoons that are about 5 1/2 inches stem is plain kind smaller at top but rounded edge and ... A: It's going to take a bit of detective work to figure out exactly what you have, but it's a fairly ... | |
| Candlesticks | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: I would like information about the 2 Heritage 1847 Rogers Bros IS candlesticks I have inherited. ... A: The pattern is Heritage and they were made to compliment the flatware pattern of the same name which ... | |
| sterling silver ware | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I have sets of Roger Brothers 1881 A1 (1847)# IWFORRES (Silverspoon) has marking on the reverse ... A: The set you have a silverplate, not sterling, and as such there is a huge difference in value ... | |
| Restoring black patina to silver flatware | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: Trying to be helpful, my stepmother "dipped" my mother's beautiful Gorham "Buttercup" pattern ... A: As they say in my world: oy vey. There is no product for the at-home user to apply to restore ... | |
| Unidentified Holloware | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I acquired several pieces of silver through inheritance recently and one piece I can not seem to ... A: What you have there is a cayenne pepper pot. These were made with a small scoop attached to the lid ... | |
| Silver spoons | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: I have four spoons and one knife that I'd like information on if you can help me. The first is a ... A: You can attach a picture to your question here, but you can only attach one per question. So if you ... | |
| Primrose Wm rogers & son 1801 | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: I have inherited a 4 pc. tea service that is stamped primrose Wm rogers & son each peice has a ... A: Those are not dates on there, they're model numbers. There were two patterns issued by Wm. ... | |
| Value of Rogers Brothers Silverware | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a complete set for 8 of Rogers Brothers silverware. Can you tell me the approximate worth? ... A: Without knowing which pattern you have, I can't really give you a good idea of value. What I can ... | |
| Silver spoons | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: I have four spoons and one knife that I'd like information on if you can help me. The first is a ... A: I don't know how much help I'm going to be. Without pictures, this is a difficult task, and I'm not ... | |
| Sears Roebuck Endicott Silverplate | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: I've found an old cloth-lined two drawer chest with several place settings of flatware inside. The ... A: You've done quite a bit of detective work. The SSP is short for Salem Silver Plate, one of the ... | |
| 1847 Rogers Bros. Adoration | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: I am wondering what the value might be on my Grandmother's set of silver (for insurance purposes). ... A: The Adoration pattern originally came out in 1930, and was so popular it wasn't discontinued in ... | |
| Spoons by R Wallace | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: I have three spoons that I am trying to find a pattern for. The first is Marked "1835 R WALLACE Pat ... A: I'm pretty sure from your description that the first spoon you talk about is in the silverplate ... | |
| 1881 Rogers A | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: I sent an e-mail asking about these spoons but forgot to attach the pictures. Here they are. Thank ... A: There is no pattern name to go along with your spoons. They are what are called souvenir spoons, ... | |
| Lunt sterling silver set | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: My husband inherited a 12 place setting set of Lunt sterling silver with several serving pieces. ... A: With sterling, to give an accurate value I need to know how many pieces in each place setting and ... | |
| Value of Silver Flatware | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a full 12-piece set of real silver flatware that was my grandmother's. I do not know how old ... A: Your set was made by International Silver under their Hope Chest backstamp. This mark was used in ... | |
| What is it worth | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a Jolly Jack 2 piece educator set by 1847 Rogers Bros. It is a Jack in the box (cardboard) it ... A: Your set sounds really cute. If the fork and spoon are in no particular pattern or a children's ... | |
| "Oneida Silversmiths" Marked Dish I would like to know history about. | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: My father just when on a trip to the east coast, (We live in Seattle) and brought me back this ... A: Matching up holloware to their pattern names is not an easy thing to do. Add to this the amount of ... | |
| sterling flatware | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know the approximate value of an old set of sterling (1906). It has 12 forks, ... A: Unfortunately I can't make out the marks in the photo you provided. Could you describe the marks to ... | |
| Silverware | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: I have come across a large amount of old Silverware from grandpa, they are from the 1940's or so. ... A: For the most part, silverplate flatware doesn't carry a whole lot of resale value, especially if ... | |
| rogers & company | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: i recently discovered a set of flatware and am interested in knowing more about it... on the back of ... A: All I can really tell you is that you have a set of silverplate flatware made by International ... | |
| Reed and Barton Francis I value | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: I have my grandmother's Reed and Barton Francis I patter sterling flatware. Unfortunately I need to ... A: I am very sorry about the delay in getting back to you. Your set has a value anywhere in the $2000 ... | |
| 1847 rogers brothers silver were | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: I have some 1847 rogers brothers silver ware i was woundering if you could tell me the value A: I'm going to need to know which pattern you have to give you a closer estimation. Most silverplate ... | |
| silver spoon | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a spoon which is very ornate on back and front. it starts out in a birds head with swirls ... A: Well I don't think you posted the picture you intended, but I don't need to see this one - I know ... | |
| Identifying a sterling pattern | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a teaspoon that has no maker's name. It just says STERLING on the back and there is about an ... A: Most of the time when there is no maker's mark on a piece, whoever made it is lost to us forever. ... | |
| american silver | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a small porridger that was purchased in 1960, it was believed to be from John Burt 1745. It ... A: I take it the porringer does not have a maker's mark? John Burt (who began his apprenticeship ... | |
| Reed & Barton Teapot | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I would like any information on a Reed and Barton Teapot I recently found. It stands 11" tall with ... A: My area of expertise is really with sterling, and don't have much information about silverplated ... | |
| Which set is worth more? | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I have two different seemingly complete sets of silverware and I wondering which one is worth more ... A: Eternally Yours was a very popular pattern, but a lot of it was made so doesn't have a very high ... | |
| silverware set | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: My mother in law was given a complete silverware set by her mother in law. It is made by 1847 ... A: The First Love pattern was originally issued in 1937 and was made until 1973. You don't mention how ... | |
| Wallace Grande Baroque | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a set of Wallace Grande Baroque sterling and I'm interested in increasing my forks (only) for ... A: Silver manufacturers used to offer patterns in various weights. If someone wanted a heftier set ... | |
| antique flatware piece | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I have an old large serving fork approx 2 1/2 inches wide it has been handed down in our family it ... A: Serving pieces in silverplate have more value that run-of-the-mill place pieces. Without knowing ... | |
| flatware | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: i have 12 peice set of 1881 rogers oneida ltd. how do i find how old it is and what it is worth? A: To figure out how old it may be, you need to figure out which pattern it is. You can go to ... | |
| small reed & barton tea or coffee pot | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: I have either a tea or coffee pot by Reed & Barton, or so it's marked. It stands a little bit over ... A: I'd say what you have there is a bachelor teapot or coffee pot. They're called this as they're ... | |
| Marking on sterling silver pieces | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: and sugar dishes. I was wondering if you could tell me how to tell how they are, where they were ... A: The place to start is by figuring out who made it. Most of the time, if a piece is marked ... | |
| sterling teaspoon | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: I have one sterling teaspoon, engraved front and back, back is dated Dec. 25, '12. The ... A: There are several American makers who used a fleur de lis as part of their maker's mark, but none I ... | |
| gorham sterling silver patterns Y1102, | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: i HAVE RECEIVE FROM A ESTATE IN FAMILY A SET OF STERLING SILVER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT I HAVE AND ... A: I'm guessing you're talking about holloware, not flatware. Gorham doesn't have flatware patterns ... | |
| Silver trinket (hat pin holder or posy holder or ?) | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: Can you help identify this object - silver, about as long/thick as a pen, tapered to a point, with a ... A: It looks to be a tussie mussie. A flower is inserted into the hole and then the entire thing is ... | |
| I have a question | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 silver cups and one says Heritage 1847 Rogers Bros. IS on the bottom and has Fredric Alan ... A: You have two silverplated cups. The 1847 Rogers one was made by International Silver. It was made ... | |
| Holmes and Edwards | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: My aunt is interested in knowing what a comlete set of Holmes and Edwards silver flatware set would ... A: Without knowing which pattern you have, I can't give you a very accurate estimate. I can tell you ... | |
| Roger's & Bro Silver Tray | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: During an elderly relative's house clearance we have found a beautiful oval tray stamped on the back ... A: Yes, the 1710 would be a model or reference number. Rogers & Bro. was one of the many companies ... | |
| Gorham Hispana silver value | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: I have 10 six piece place settings of Gorham Hispana sterling silver plus a gravy ladle and a meat ... A: Retail value of your set is in the $1900 to $2200 range, assuming it's unmonogrammed and in ... | |
| "Eternally Yours" | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: I have an 1847 Rodgers Bros. "Eternally Yours" 100 pc. service for eight. In the silver chest was a ... A: The Eternally Yours pattern originally came out in 1941, and it was discontinued in 1973. If you ... | |
| WM Rogers Manufacturing Co TS | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: I have come across several pieces that say WM MFG CO (the M is underlined) and then there is a TS ... A: It should not be a "TS" but rather an "IS". This stands for International Silver, which is the ... | |
| Oneida Silversmiths | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to determine a value for this set of Oneida Silversmiths flatware. My friend says that ... A: I'm not 100% sure, but I think the pattern you have there is the Ballad/Country Lane pattern, which ... | |
| 53 pc. Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. Extra Plate I S | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: Please inform me of the value of a 53 pc. set of flatware which includes 12 each of forks, knives, ... A: Without knowing which pattern you have, I can't be very specific regarding value. I can tell you ... | |
| Oneida flatware | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: I was given a set of flatware. The stamp on them is Wm.A. ROGERS R AA Oneida. Are these sterling ... A: Oneida didn't make any sterling sets under the Wm. A. Rogers line, so it's silverplate. To tell the ... | |
| Bouquet pattern signatures | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a fork from the Bouquet/Vendome pattern by International Silver. From the research I have ... A: I'm not sure where you're getting the 1939 date from. All of my reference information shows the ... | |
| should i hold onto unused sterling flatware? | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: i received an entire set of carr's of sheffield/victorian bead pattern sterling flatware as a ... A: The price of sterling is always going to go up along with inflation, if for nothing more than its ... | |
| 1847 Rodgers Bros. Step Up Set/Adoration | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: On 11/16/08 you answered a question from Kimberley about the Step Up Set. I am missing the "When you ... A: The "when you start them" pieces are called baby or infant pieces. The Adoration pattern came in ... | |
| 1865 Sears spoon | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: This spoon is odd shaped. Overall length is about 8 inches. The "spoon" end is shaped more like a ... A: Without a picture, I can only guess at what you're describing. My best guess would be a cheese ... | |
| Silver Flatware | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: Could you tell me the value of eight place settings plus 8 shrimp forks and 4 serving pieces of ... A: If your service consists of a 4 piece place setting (fork, salad fork, teaspoon, knife), the value ... | |
| Philo B. Gilbert | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: I have inherited a set of Philo B. Gilbert silver flatware, 73 pieces in total. It is patent 1859, ... A: The book I wanted to get my hands on is "Manufacturers' Marks on American Coin Silver" by McGrew. ... | |
| Reed & Barton Dimension Sterling Flatware | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: How can I determine the value of my set of R & B Dimension Sterling silver flatware? I would like ... A: The going rate for a 4-piece place setting of Dimension is about $180; $215 for a 5-piece place ... | |
| Wm Rogers coffee pot | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: I just found a beautiful coffee pot stamped on the bottom with Wm (the "m" is underlined) ROGERS..it ... A: It's no fake, it's a silverplated pot and could have been made by Wm. Rogers themselves or by ... | |
| J E CALDWELL, PHILADELPHIA | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA OF THE VALUE OF A 1886 J E CALDWELL CARVING SET. IF YOU WOULD LIKE PICS, I CAN ... A: Pat. I've been trying to do some research on your set and have come up with a few comparisons in ... | |
| SILVER FLATEWARE | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: G.LEONARD ALSO A STAR LION AND "D" I CAN NOT FIND MUCH ABOUT OR VALUES ANYWHERE TO COMPARE OR NEXT ... A: Your spoons bear pseudo hallmarks (the star/lion/D mark) that have been attributed to John L. ... | |
| Roger silver spoons | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: What model would be a Rogers silver spoon with IS mark at the back? How much would a set cost? A: Dennis, thank you for your question. The IS indicates the flatware was made by International ... | |
| Kate 1882 Spoon | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: I would like help identifying this spoon, there is on one mark on the back that appears to be a C.O. ... A: Your spoon is very much in what's considered the Cincinnati twist handle style, suggesting the C.O. ... | |
| sterling silver silverware | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: I inherited a set of sterling silver (4 pieces per set--set of 8) They are dated 1906 with my ... A: I'm going to need a bit more information. What, exactly, are the marks on the backs of the pieces? ... | |
| Wm A Rogers flatware | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: A friend of mine has a set of Wm A Rogers A1 Plus Oneida LTD flatware Rosalie pattern~ can you tell ... A: The Rosalie pattern was made by Oneida under their Wm. A. Rogers brand, and was originally issued in ... | |
| Flateware | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a 12 piece flatwear set from my husbands mother and want to know if it is worth any thing. On ... A: Without knowing what pattern you have, I can't be very specific. What I can tell you is that most ... | |
| Sterling silverware | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I just inherited my families sterling silverware. I haven't been able to find what pattern it is and ... A: Wm. A. Rogers produced silverplated patterns, not sterling. They issued one full line pattern in ... | |
| 1847 rogers | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: I have recently acquired a 5pc place setting for 12 of 1847 Rogers "Ambassador" which I am sure is ... A: The Ambassador pattern was made by International Silver under the 1847 Rogers brand. It was ... | |
| Holmes and Edwards inlaid in the dishwasher | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: Greetings: I have inherited a set of Holmes and Edwards flatware from my Grandmother and have been ... A: Some say yes, some say no. I say it depends. First off, I'm going to give you the disclaimer that ... | |
| silverplate vs silver plate | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: Actually I have a couple of questions...first is there a difference between silver plate (2 words) ... A: Silver plate historically referred to a household's cache of fine silver. But my comment refers to ... | |
| Henry Sears Flatware | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: I have 7 forks and 3 knives from a set of flatware. Forks are marked 1865 (could be 1885?) H. Sears ... A: Henry Sears & Son were primarily cutlery manufacturers, but also dabbled in sterling and silverplate ... | |
| J E CALDWELL, PHILADELPHIA | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA OF THE VALUE OF A 1886 J E CALDWELL CARVING SET. IF YOU WOULD LIKE PICS, I CAN ... A: Yes, I think I'm going to need to see this. Please post a photo of the handle. I've already done ... | |
| 3 Piece Teaset | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: I apologize if UK is foreign to you. I have a tea set marked WALKER& HALL 53725 (30 and 43) There is ... A: I'm lost as far as values go with U.K. silver because I don't deal in it. I won't hazard a guess in ... | |
| Oneida Plantation series 1948 | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 79 piece set. Service for 12. In hard side case w/maroon inside. Excellent condition on ... A: What you can sell the set for is going to depend on where you sell it. In a consignment shop you ... | |
| Rogers bros tea set | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: I came across a very nice and yet old looking Rogers and Bros tea/coffee set. The markings on the ... A: My area of expertise is really with sterling silver, so am not really comfortable giving valuations ... | |
| Bigelow, Kennard Company | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: In cleaning out some boxes I found 12 cocktail forks that are stamped Bigelow,Kennard & Co. with a ... A: It sounds like you made a very nice find! Yes, the 925/1000 mark means the forks are sterling ... | |
| Gorham Kings II - sterling or plate? | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: I have an extensive set of Gorham silver flatware in my possession that I'm trying to identify as ... A: It's silverplate - sterling will always be marked Sterling or 925/1000. The pattern is called ... | |
| value of silverware | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a set of Roger's brothers 1847 silverware in the original mahoghany box with: 8 knives 8 ... A: The Eternally Yours pattern is a silverplate pattern, not sterling. All American sterling is marked ... | |
| international silver numbers | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: on the back of the flatware from my grandmother is the stamp international silver co. then on forks ... A: I have no idea what those numbers mean, but they're probably a design/size/inventory number that was ... | |
| WM.A.Rogers | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: I have part of a set of silverware. on the back the marking says..."WM.A.ROGERS TRIPLE" The ... A: Well I'm having a heck of a time figuring out which pattern you have from your description. Without ... | |
| handwrought silver | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: I am interested in holloware pieces, flatware and jewelry from Californians Silversmiths Porter ... A: Porter Blanchard pieces are readily available. Basic flatware pieces sell in the $50 to $125 range. ... | |
| Silver flatware | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: How can I tell if my silver flatware set is real? A: If your flatware is American, it will be marked Sterling or 925/1000 if it is "real" silver. Silver ... | |
| Cloeta by International | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: I have inherited a set of Cloeta (grape pattern) with 10 teaspoons, 10 soup spoons (gumbo), and 10 ... A: Yours is a rather diffucult question to answer. Cloeta is a very collectible pattern. The pieces ... | |
| buying silver and silverplate recommendations | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: I'd like to BUY an 8 setting set of sterling flatware and an 8 setting set of silverplate flatware. ... A: Personally, I like the high-Art Nouveau antique patterns, not only for their beautiful designs but ... | |
| buying silver and silverplate recommendations | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: I'd like to BUY an 8 setting set of sterling flatware and an 8 setting set of silverplate flatware. ... A: What a fun question! As part of my business I do consulting with clients to help them pick out ... | |
| Philo B. Gilbert | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: I have inherited a set of Philo B. Gilbert silver flatware, 73 pieces in total. It is patent 1859, ... A: Todd, I haven't forgotten about you. I have a reference book of pseudo hallmarks, and it's ... | |
| Silver ware | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: My question is regarding Rogers & Bro Silverware, on the silverware it has the marking, starting ... A: Your silverware was made by International Silver under their Rogers & Bro. brand. It is silverplate ... | |
| 1847 Rogers Bros | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: I have 6 forks of the above. To the right of 1847 Rogers Bros is a small circle containing meriden b ... A: If you had attached a photo, it's not showing up, so I can't tell you what pattern you have. Yes, ... | |
| Philo B. Gilbert | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: I have inherited a set of Philo B. Gilbert silver flatware, 73 pieces in total. It is patent 1859, ... A: Very nice coin silver set. It is possible that Philo B. Gilbert did not make the set, but merely ... | |
| Value of Sterling Silver Flatware | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: My mother and father purchased a set of sterling silver flatware sometime in the 1960's. The ... A: The Fine Arts line was a group of six patterns made by International Silver and sold door-to-door on ... | |
| Oneida Grandeur Heirloom Sterling Silver Flatware | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: I have 8 4-piece place settings for the Oneida Grandeur Heirloom Sterling Silver still sealed in the ... A: The fact that most of your silver is still in their original wrappers unfortunately only makes a ... | |
| silver flatware | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: we recently came across some flatware pieces (12 forks and (12 knives) with the mark of m s smith ... A: Martin S. Smith was a jeweler who, after having bought out his employer, set off with his own ... | |
| Silver serving pieces | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know the proper use of a sterling silver sugar sifter? Looks like a sugar spoon ... A: Originally, when sugar came in hard cones and had to be broken apart, the broken sugar was put into ... | |
| Stamped numbers on silver | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I recently inherited a number of silver platters and dishes but I don't know what they're worth. I ... A: As my area of expertise is with sterling silver, I am not comfortable giving valuations on ... | |
| Sterling flatware | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I have an 8 piece place setting of Lunt Sterling flatware. The pattern is "Mignonette" and was ... A: Now you see why I never recommend people go to jewelery stores to sell their silver. Sheesh, what a ... | |
| silverware | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I inherited a silverware set. It says sterling on it but also has what looks like a crown followed ... A: If it's American, there are several flatware makers with a crown as part of their symbol. These ... | |
| Estate sterling silver flatware | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: Michelle: I recently inherited an 8-place setting of Towle sterling flatware, which included some ... A: I'm not reluctant to name names, but all of the folks I know in this business are resellers - it is ... | |
| Manufacturer / Pattern Unknown | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I have several pieces of a set that has been in my family since 1916. It reads "925/1000" on the ... A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I had put myself out on vacation mode, and apparently ... | |
| Reed & Barton sterling flatware monogrammed | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I am interested in selling my service for 12 Reed & Barton sterling flatware it was my mothers the ... A: Since the monogram would be on the back of the pieces, not the front, the decrease in value is not ... | |
| Value | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering how much this silverware set would cost. It has a whole set of 1 knife, 1 butter ... A: I'm sorry about the delay getting back to you. I had put myself out on vacation mode, and ... | |
| Wm. Rogers & Son | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know the value of Wm. Rogers & Son 'Lily' silverplate 1908 odd pieces: Flat handle ... A: Sorry for the delay in getting back with you. I had put myself out on "vacation mode" and ... | |
| Sterling flatware | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: I have an 8 piece place setting of Lunt Sterling flatware. The pattern is "Mignonette" and was ... A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I had put myself out on vacation mode, but something ... | |
| Wm. A. Rogers A1. Silver Spoons | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: I took pictures of the handle of the spoon like you asked. I have a set of 6 of these desert spoons ... A: Sorry for the delay getting back to you. I had put myself out on "vacation mode" and something went ... | |
| Serving Piece R.B. 1847 A1 | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a serving piece from my Mother in Law. The markings are 1847 R.B. A1. The blade has ... A: You have a nice cake saw made by Rogers Bros. in a threaded oval pattern. It is not sterling ... | |
| wm rogers sterling silver flatwear | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: Subject silver flatwear value Question Thank you. I have a complete eight piece set of wm ... A: Jay. Ok, you've got a set of silverplate, not sterling. Big difference in value between the two. ... | |
| wm rogers sterling silver flatwear | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: Subject silver flatwear value Question Thank you. I have a complete eight piece set of wm ... A: In order to give you a valuation, I need to know exactly what the markinbs say on the back, and I ... | |
| Makers Marks | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: Michelle, I have a few items that for the life of me I can'nt find any info on maybe you can help. ... A: All of your marks appear to be European, and as my area of expertise is with American sterling, ... | |
| Oxidation of silver flatware | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: I have some old sterling flatware that has lost its oxidation. Is there a way I can get it back ? A: If it were me, I'd let nature and time take its course (the process can be sped up by leaving it out ... | |
| silver set date and quality | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a silver flat ware set with the markings star symboled then Rogers & Bro XII space the IS ... A: The only pattern I can come up with resembling your description is Fidelis. If that's not it, see ... | |
| WM. A. Rogers Triple Oneida Ltd | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: My grandmother left me a few sets of silver. 1 of which I haven't been able to find much information ... A: Without knowing which pattern you have, I cannot give you a valuation. Wm. A. Rogers is made by ... | |
| Value of silverware | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: Just wanting to know the value if any to a pattern, Tudor Plate Oneida Community, that is in my ... A: Without knowing which pattern you have, I can't really give you an accurate estimate. Most ... | |
| Spoon | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: trying to find a site that can give me some info on a spoon I've been holding onto. Wondering if it ... A: Your 1881 Rogers silverplate spoon, unless it's a highly collectible pattern or very unusual spoon, ... | |
| Silver A, Griffin, crossed keys | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a small dish with a Griffin on the front, 3 hallmarks on back, one is the crossed keys, one I ... A: This one's a toughie. I'm not coming up with anything resembling your maker's mark. There are ... | |
| rockford S.P. Co | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: I picked up 6 of these beautiful knives for $1.00 each the other day. Just for the fun of it, I'd ... A: Your knives are in the Rosemary pattern which dates back to 1906. You have a blunt blade which is ... | |
| Rogers silver plate | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: I have several pieces of Rogers silver plate with an anchor on each end of the name and the Roman ... A: Your flatware was made by what is commonly called the "Anchor Rogers" company, who, by the time your ... | |
| silver flatware | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a very unusual aesthetic partial set of WM Rogers & sons flatware that I am about to list on ... A: I've checked the three silverplate pattern guides I have here, and your pattern is not in any of ... | |
| recent discovery | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: I discovered a cake plate by wm rogers and it has the eagle first, his name, the star AND a number ... A: The number could mean a variety of things, usually either representing the pattern or a size ... | |
| International Sterling Flatware, Pine Tree, Pat. Pend. | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: I recently took out my grandma's silverware. It is International Sterling Flatware, has the Pat. ... A: No. That would have been only during the time they were awaiting confirmation of their design ... | |
| Pattern Question | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a silver flatware set left to me by my mother. It it stamped "1847 Rogers Bros" then "I" "S". ... A: I can understand your confusion about 1847 Rogers/International Silver. The 1847 Rogers Bros. brand ... | |
| 1847 Rogers Bros. A1 | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I have I do believe a sugar spoon. It is marked Meriden B. company 1847 Rogers Bros. A1. The bowl ... A: Yes, it's a sugar spoon. This pattern actually came out with sugar spoons in two versions: your ... | |
| Grandmothers Silver Flatware Set | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I received my grandmothers silverware set who lived in Palamero Italy. My family arrived in the ... A: Don't worry, most folks don't know how to tell the difference between silverplate and sterling ... | |
| Oneida sterling pattern Virginian | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a 32 piece set of this pattern from my grandmother-8 each dinner knifes, forks, spoons and ... A: sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Virginian happens to be one of my favorite patterns - ... | |
| The difference between Wallace "Baroque" and "Grand Baroque" | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: Would you please tell the difference between Wallace "Baroque" and "Grand Baroque"? Is it the ... A: Grande Baroque and Baroque are two different patterns of flatware with matching holloware. Grande ... | |
| Mono's R&B Francis first | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: I am intending on adding to my existing 10PC Francis I flatware. In looking on the "replacement's" ... A: Ok, let's see if I can decipher all this stuff for you. Yes, mono is short for monogram. The K, D, ... | |
| 2 sets of Rogers Brothers silverware that was given to me by my mother | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: I Have a set of Rogers Brothers silverware 1847 I.S . Id like to kno if you could tell me if they ... A: Without knowing which pattern you have, I cannot give you an accurate estimation. Most silverplate ... | |
| Silver pattern | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: I have 5 forks that I believe are International Silver Antique Silverplate (1849) It matches the ... A: I'll be glad to help ID and valuate any silver you have, but I'm already having a problem ID-ing ... | |
| Flatware makers and prices | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: My neighbor was going through his mothers things and found a box of silverware. 1 set is silverware ... A: Shello Shawn, thank you for your question. Community Plate is a division of Oneida. The Grosvenor ... | |
| Rogers and Bro spoon | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a spoon from Rogers and Bro and it has a shell like shape for the head and on the handle is a ... A: It sounds to me like a sugar spoon, also often called a sugar shell. The bowls were often made in a ... | |
| WM Rogers 1954 Spring Bouquet | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: I received a wood box set of WM Rogers Mnf. 1954 Silverplate Spring Bouquet flatware. One table ... A: Buying replacement pieces from companies who do this is an expensive endeavor. They charge a ... | |
| silverware | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a few pieces (serving spoon and fork, butter knife) that was given to me by my mother. On ... A: Without knowing which pattern you have, it's difficult for me to say what your pieces may be worth. ... | |
| 1847 Rogers Bros. Remembrance 52 Piece Set | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1847 Rogers Bros. Silverplate 52 piece service for 8. It is the Remembrance edition and is ... A: The Remembrance pattern dates back to 1948 and was made for many years. Your set, unmonogrammed and ... | |
| ID of a pattern | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: I found an old butter knife that has a pattern I would love to have more of. How do I ID it? Old ... A: The first thing you need to do is figure out who made it. This information should be marked on the ... | |
| Rogers Bros. Silverware | 12/28/2008 |
| Q: My elderly Aunt gave me a few pieces of silverware which she said belonged to her grandmother. That ... A: If you can post a picture of the pattern, I should be able to I.D. it for you along with the date ... | |
| silver markings | 12/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a pair beautiful cut glass "Libbey" (signed) vases (33.5 cms) with what appears to be a Reed ... A: Unfortunately, I can't really give you any information about your vases. It was common beginning in ... | |
| Silverware worth | 12/27/2008 |
| Q: My mother has a set of 1848 Roger Bros Silverware in the wooden box. The design is enternally yours ... A: You don't mention how large your set is, but a service for 12 in the Eternally Yours pattern would ... | |
| Wm. Rogers | 12/27/2008 |
| Q: I received a set of what I believe is sterling silver. The case has the Wm Rogers label on it and ... A: The flatware is silverplate, and the knives are sterling. They should not be the same pattern and ... | |
| international silver pattern | 12/27/2008 |
| Q: I inherited a large 15" charger? plate or tray marked international silver 167 above this mark is 3B ... A: If the charger is not marked Sterling or 925, then it would be silverplate. Identifying holloware ... | |
| Wallace Sterling Grand Baroque 102 piece | 12/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a Wallace Sterling Grand Baroque 12 setting, 8 piece per setting silver ware with an ... A: Your set should sell in the $2500 to $2900 range. For sucha large set, I recommend you contact a ... | |
| WM Rogers Cotillion Set | 12/26/2008 |
| Q: My fiance and I have what I believe to be a full set of WM Rogers Cotillion flatware. It's in good ... A: A service for 12 in excellent, unmonogrammed condition would be worth about $150. If abrasives were ... | |
| Flagship Olympia silver spoon | 12/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a silver spoon, in the bowl is the picture of the Flagship Olympia. On the the handle is a ... A: I have never seen this spoon, so did some snooping for it online. I did find out that it is ... | |
| rogers bros,holmes edwards,rockford s.p.c.o. and oneida community silverplate | 12/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a few pieces of flatware from these various companies.Large ladle,gravy spoons, 1881 pickle ... A: First you need to figure out what patterns you have. The best place to go fr this is ... | |
| Silver Chargers | 12/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a set of 12 10" Sterling Chargers that have the Hallmark of Meridian Britannia I think. ... A: Nice decoration, but it's fairly simple (not the kind of pizzazz that drives up prices like mad). ... | |
| Dubarry International Sterling flatwear | 12/25/2008 |
| Q: I have 8 place settings of International Sterling flatwear, Dubarry pattern, and many serving ... A: It's a bit difficult to give you an estimate without knowing how large your place settings are and ... | |
| Silver Chargers | 12/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a set of 12 10" Sterling Chargers that have the Hallmark of Meridian Britannia I think. ... A: Yes, that sounds like the mark of Meriden Britannia. Having a full set of chargers is a definite ... | |
| Frank Whiting & Co. 5 piece tea set | 12/24/2008 |
| Q: would like to find out apporx. worth of 5 piece sterling silver tea set from Frank Whiting & Co. ... A: It's hard to say without seeing what it looks like. If you could post a picture, that would be ... | |
| silver flatware | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: I recently found 3 dinner knives an one fork. The knives have "Simeon L. & George H. Rogers Company" ... A: I went through my pattern book for SL&GH Rogers, and the patterns I would describe as plain are: ... | |
| twisted handle flatware | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: I have knives,forks and spoons from my ggggrandmother.The handles are twisted about ten times; very ... A: Yes, I'd give them a ballpark date of 1870's to 1880's. Any other marks at all? Are there coin ... | |
| restore patina on silverware | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: I would like to restore the tarnish/patina in the nooks and crannies of sterling silver flatware ... A: A good jeweler can chemically patinate your silver for you, but, frankly, I don't really recommend ... | |
| FLATWARE | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: have a set of flatware wiht markings rogers&bro reinforced plate ken you telme wat doset men A: Reinforced Plate means an extra layer of silver has been added to the wear points on flatware, such ... | |
| 1881 Rogers A1 Military Spoons | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: Is there a site I can go to to get some sense of the worth of some spoons I possess. They seem to ... A: I'm going to refer you to two places. First is the American Spoon Collectors at ... | |
| rogers daffadil flatware set | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: i would like to know where i can go to sell this above set. i hear its worth anywhere from 250.00 to ... A: Your best bet would be a consignment shop or online via Craig's List. You can realize the most ... | |
| Rogers and Brothers Daybreak Pattern? and Table | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a set of silverware that was a gift from my grandparents 40th Anniversary. I BELIEVE it's ... A: Silverware patterns are produced for many years, the more popular the pattern, the longer they're ... | |
| International Prelude Silverware | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: I have my mother's Prelude set, which includes the following: 7 luncheon forks, 8 salad forks, 14 ... A: sorry for the delay getting back with you. In a retail setting, your set is worth in the $1100 to ... | |
| Kirk & Matz Queen Anne pattern | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: I have an incomplete set of Kirk & Matz 18/8 Stainless Steel Queen Anne pattern flatware. I looked ... A: I don't know the first thing about stainless flatware, but those prices you're quoting seem awfully ... | |
| Daffodil pattern set by Rogers | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: I fell in love with the pattern that is after my favorite flower. The person who asked the question ... A: There are two different Rogers Daffodil patterns, one from 1891 and the other from 1950, both are ... | |
| Rogers & Bro Silver and Flat Ware | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a table spoon with the following markings"*ROGERS&BRO AI 12". The AI could also be A1 ... A: The tablespoon is silverplate. The A1 means it is the standard grade of silverplate made by Rogers ... | |
| rounded tine forks | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: I am unsure whether you are the right person to query as I know virtually nothing about flatware, ... A: I'm sorry, but I can't help you. The only flatware I'm aware of that has rounded tines are baby ... | |
| 1847 Rogers Brothers Knife Set | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: I came across this 1847 Rogers Brothers Knife Set - it has a serving fork, knife, and knife ... A: Without knowing which pattern you have, it's hard to say. If it's in a pattern that matches a ... | |
| Do you know this pattern? What is it made of? | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: I was left a large amount of this 'cutlery' by my grandmother. I am missing some pieces and can't ... A: No need to apologize. Most folks don't know how to tell the difference between sterling and ... | |
| NEED TO KNOW THE MAKER OF THIS FORK. | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: I PAID $.45CENTS FOR THIS FORK BUT I CAN'T FIND THE MAKER OF ANY INFO O ABOUT IT. IT HAS A T, A ... A: Good evening, thank you for your question. Your mark sounds like the early mark for Towle ... | |
| Identifying 2 Silver Patterns | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 pieces that I can't seem to identify. The first is a medium sized very heavy bowl(?) that ... A: My area of expertise is really with sterling, not silverplate, so I can't give you a whole lot of ... | |
| WM Rogers & Son AA Silverware | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: I'd like to know how can we tell the difference between silver plate and sterling silver? I've been ... A: American sterling silver will always be marked either Sterling, 925, or 925/1000. If it's not ... | |
| value of silver flatware | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: I am interested in finding the value of place settings for 12 Towle, Old Mirror pattern. I also ... A: sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Service for 12 in the Old Mirror mirror pattern would ... | |
| PATTERN | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: MY FATHER INLAW GAVE ME SOME SILVERWARE IT SAYS ROGERS & BROS. AI WATERBURY, CONN. BUT NOT A PATTERN ... A: Without a photo, I'm limited as to what I can do. I'm going to suggest you go over to ... | |
| Rogers Bros Assyrian Pattern Question | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: I've tried to look on my own for the information but haven't been able to find all the right ... A: The Roman numerals on silverplate have to do with the amount of pure silver used in the ... | |
| LUNT Sterling | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a Lunt sterling dinner flatware set. 6 sets of 4 1-knife, 1-spoon 1-dinner fork 1- salad fork ... A: The retail value of your Starfire is in the $750 to $850 range. As for the Rogers Berkshire, that ... | |
| LUNT Sterling | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a Lunt sterling dinner flatware set. 6 sets of 4 1-knife, 1-spoon 1-dinner fork 1- salad fork ... A: Lunt began in business in 1882, so your set could well indeed be that old. I'm going to refer you ... | |
| Info please on this sterling flatware | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: I have what appear to be sterling forks and knives that were given my mother by a lady that was born ... A: I know almost nothing about the American Cutlery Co. From a quick Google and U.S. Patent Office ... | |
| Landers stainless steel flatward | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: I have inherited a set of four knives and forks made of stainless steel with handles made of black ... A: Your knives were made by Landers, Frary and Clark of New Britain, CT. They were in business from ... | |
| IS 1847 Rogers Bros Daffodil | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: I recently was given my Grandmothers silverware set and I believe it was once a 12 piece set. It ... A: Twelve different pieces per person? That would be a very large set, not to mention a lot of fun ... | |
| Breton Rose Sterling | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: I inherited the Breton Rose pattern by Rogers (International) sterling. Do you know if this same ... A: I don't actually know the answer to your query, but I would seriously doubt that Oneida made the ... | |
| worth anything | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a complete William Rogers flatware set. Marking on them are wm rogers mfg co reinforced ... A: Without knowing which pattern you have, it is impossible to give you an accurate value. I can tell ... | |
| WM Roger & Son CHINA pattern and value | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: My boyfriend inherited a complete (unopened!) felt lined black box containing a 12 piece place ... A: I'm going to refer you to Replacements.com to do a pattern search. Go to International Silver (they ... | |
| Wm Rogers Silver | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: Michelle - Several years ago I received a set of silver from my brothers for Christmas. I have a ... A: I'm having a difficult time with your photo. It's smally and blurry, and I can't seem to make it ... | |
| International Holloware | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me where to find the name of a flatware pattern marked "International Stainless" I ... A: The best place to look to identify your pattern is a replacements.com. Go through the thumbnail ... | |
| Rogers Bros Silver Tea Set | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a 4 piece tea set with Argosy, 1847 Rogers Bros and the number 002134 stamped on the bottom ... A: Your Rogers Bros. Argosy set was originally issued in 1926. Unfortunately, I know very little about ... | |
| solid silver | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: is solid silver from the 18th c worth more than silver from later periods.I have recently started ... A: There is no simple yes or no answer to your query. Date alone does not bring up the value of ... | |
| VIP gold colored flatware set | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a gold coloredn (electroplate?) service for 12 that says VIP on the backs of each piece and ... A: Since this isn't sterling flatware we're talking about, this is really outside my area of expertise ... | |
| Wm Roger / International Holloware (sugar bowl & cream pitcher) identification help needed | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a cream pitcher and sugar set that I am seeking to identify and I am hoping you can assist ... A: Unfortunately, your photo isn't showing up. Your two pieces are going to silverplate. Sterling is ... | |
| Value of silverplate | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a 5-piece place setting for 8 of 1937 Rogers, "Memory" that I inherited from my Mother and am ... A: I apologize for the delayed response, I'm in the middle of moving my office and things are quite ... | |
| Identify Wm. Rogers Pattern | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a wooden box of silver flatware that says inside Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. The flatware has an ... A: That is the Kensington pattern of 1912, also made by Winthrop Silver Plate. My silverplate flatware ... | |
| silver flatware | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: I know that you are an expert in US silverware, but I don't know where else to turn. Perhaps you ... A: I'm not going to be any help identifying your silver. I've had lots of flatware with similar marks ... | |
| Are these the same pattern? | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: Lieberman, I inherited my mother's set of wedding sterling: Reed & Barton "Old English Antique," ... A: Sorry for the delayed response. Actually, I don't have an immediate answer to your question as I ... | |
| COMMUNITY PLATE | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: I HAVE RECENTLY COME ACROSS AN OLD CHEST CONTAINING COMMUNITY PLATE SIVER/FLATWARE. I WANT TO KNOW ... A: Yes, that's probably the easiest way to go. Oops, posted too soon. You're not going to get as ... | |
| wm rogers & son IS victorian rose | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a flatware set in a box with "wm rogers & son IS victorian rose" stamped in the handles. I do ... A: You have about $75 to $100 worth of Victorian Rose pieces (assuming they're in excellent condition ... | |
| COMMUNITY PLATE | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: I HAVE RECENTLY COME ACROSS AN OLD CHEST CONTAINING COMMUNITY PLATE SIVER/FLATWARE. I WANT TO KNOW ... A: That is Oneida's Coronation pattern. It was originally issued in 1936 and was so popular it was ... | |
| Rogers Silversmith | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: I have found a wooden box with the the name of Wm. Rogers strip of silk on the inside top of the ... A: You have a set of silverplate flatware made by Wm. A. Rogers, Ltd. It was made between 1910 to ... | |
| Flatware | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: We have several pieces of flatware from my husband's grandmother. The forks appear to be stamped ... A: Colonial Hammered is one of those patterns that is very difficult to value as not a lot of it was ... | |
| Silver Flatware | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a set of flatware that was my mothers's and am clueless as to it's value. I have 6 dinner ... A: Your flatware was made by International Silver under their Wm Rogers brand and is silverplate. ... | |
| How to ID the set I have | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: How do I ID the manufacturer and pattern of the sterling silverware set my Grandma left me? I ... A: Yes indeed, figuring out the manufacturer is step #1. From your description it sounds like the ... | |
| Need Help Identifying Silver Maker | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a set of candelabras--they are convertible and stand @ 17 3/4 inches high there is a mark of ... A: I'm sorry, Vicky, those aren't marks of any American maker I'm familiar with. You're right about ... | |
| Need Help Identifying Silver Maker | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a set of candelabras--they are convertible and stand @ 17 3/4 inches high there is a mark of ... A: Since you know how to post a picture, I'm going to ask you to take a photo of the mark and put it up ... | |
| Silver Pattern ID | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: Attached is the pattern I am trying to identify. Can you provide a name and span of time for this ... A: I need the manufacturer's name to start to figure out which pattern you have. What, exactly, does ... | |
| sterling silver flatware | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to complete my grandmother's reed and barton amaryllis sterling silver flatware do you ... A: It is very difficult to locate pieces in this pattern. The good news is that there is not a high ... | |
| Pattern names | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: I have several silverplated bowls and trays. They have numbers on them but I dont know how to find ... A: Putting a pattern name to holloware is a difficult task. Most often, holloware was made to stand on ... | |
| rogers flatware | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1947 rogers rememberance set in original box (setting for 6) that my great-grandmother ... A: 1847 Rogers is a division of International Silver, and the Remembrance pattern was originally issued ... | |
| silver marks/sterling or plate? | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a large scalloped serving spoon and the only marks on the back are Pat. '06 and (triangle) S ... A: That sounds like the mark of the E.H.H. Smith Silver Co., in business from 1904 to 1920. You can ... | |
| Antique tea infuser | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a antique tea infuser with a marking of a W in a circle with an arrow through it could you ... A: I'm going to guess it's the mark of the Webster Co. The mark is a large W overlapping a C with a ... | |
| Sterling Silver Tongs | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: A sterling silver tong has to VERY small marks. One is a circle with what may be a fleur de lis at ... A: Aye carumba. I jotted down the marks and was going to take the foreign marks book to peruse in bed, ... | |
| flatware | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: i have a rogers brother child spoon and fork on the back it has1847 rogers brothers (is)i would like ... A: About the only thing I can tell you is that the 1847 Rogers Brothers line dates from after 1898 and ... | |
| identifying value of knives | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: Here are some pictures (best I can do with my limited understanding of my digital camera's ... A: Well I've got good news and bad news for you. First the good news: I'm pretty sure that 13 on ... | |
| Sterling Silver Tongs | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: A sterling silver tong has to VERY small marks. One is a circle with what may be a fleur de lis at ... A: it helps a lot. Unfortunately, so far at least, I can only tell you the tongs are not American ... | |
| Old sterling silver spoons | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: I have one identified as (crested symbol) Rogers (crested symbol) 1881 - I see that Rogers was a ... A: I'm glad you found the pattern for your spoon! Beyond the 1890 introduction date for that pattern, ... | |
| STERLING FLATWARE | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I HAVE 20 PIECES OF GALT & BRO. STERLING FLATWARE. IT IS MARKED STERLING WITH THE ANCHOR-LION AND ... A: I'm sorry it's taken so long to get back to you, but I wanted to do a little research before I ... | |
| Old sterling silver spoons | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I have one identified as (crested symbol) Rogers (crested symbol) 1881 - I see that Rogers was a ... A: Ok, let's first look at your Rogers spoon. There are a LOT of different Rogers companies out there ... | |
| George Adams silver | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: I'm on a roll: Hi Lynn, Many thanks for your enquiry. The pattern is called Fiddle, Thread & ... A: Woo-hoo! I'm glad it worked out. When it comes to English silver, I can only decode the hallmarks. ... | |
| Sterling Silver Tongs | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: A sterling silver tong has to VERY small marks. One is a circle with what may be a fleur de lis at ... A: I suspect your tongs are European, but without being able to see the marks I can't be sure. I ... | |
| Value of silverware | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: I have sterling flatware for 12 (knives, butter knives, 24 teaspoons, 12 soupspoons, 12 dessert ... A: I'm going to send you over to SterlingFlatwareFashions.com to look up which pattern you have. Look ... | |
| identifying value of knives | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: I have eight knives with what looks like a maker's mark JN in a rectangle. Some of the knives also ... A: I'm at a loss at the moment to ID your knives or determine what you have. Any chance you could post ... | |
| rogers bros step up set | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: I just discovered a set of children's silverware in a clear plastic case with a blue bottom. On the ... A: A set like you describe with the three different sizes of children's flatware is actually pretty ... | |
| Silver Spoon | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a spoon with a German star engraved at the end on hand.....on the back of the spoon is ... A: I cannot find any flatware pattern called Malta Home in my pattern books nor on any of the ... | |
| childs knife and fork | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: Can you please tell me if the attached picture of what looks like a child's knife 5" and fork 4" ... A: Yes, I would call them youth flatware. They look very crudely made, leading me to think it may have ... | |
| Silver appraisal | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: Your system rejected my response to you as a question already answered. I copied my original Q and ... A: You posted three Q's with pictures, and I answered on one of them. Here's a copy: Hello Jean, this ... | |
| Markings on the supposed Tiffany Thread and Shell (which it's not) and the Chatillon silver. | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: Michelle! Working again on the supposed Thread and Shell dessert set (discovered I have 6 of each ... A: Alas, when it comes to silver made outside of the U.S., I have no clue as to value so can't comment ... | |
| silver pattern/value | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: My grandmother gave me a set of her silver flat ware.. I think it is Grande Baroque. I have a ... A: this is an easy pattern to I.D. It's Old Colonial by Towle. The pattern dates back to 1895 and ... | |
| Markings on the supposed Tiffany Thread and Shell (which it's not) and the Chatillon silver. | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: Michelle! Working again on the supposed Thread and Shell dessert set (discovered I have 6 of each ... A: Oy, I sent you a big long answer earlier today, and I don't see it here. Oh well, I needed to look ... | |
| Shelton Cutlery knives | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: Sorting items for a church fair, turned up 4 knives with pearl handles marked"Shelton Cutlery, Co" ... A: The bag and the knives did not start out in life together. If the knife blades are in very good ... | |
| Goblets | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: Michelle, Hi again ! Hope your excellent expertise can help solve this question. I am hoping to ... A: A big hello to Gary from the north. No sterling mark? No 925 mark? Tell her no sale. Sterling ... | |
| Wm Rogers flatware | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: Could you please tell me the name of this pattern and what would the worth of it be. I have a full 8 ... A: The pattern is called Memory, also known as Hiawatha, and it was originally issued in 1937. A ... | |
| Three other patterns of flatware | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: Good afternoon. In 1981 I bought at auction a beautiful old set of Black Starr & Frost sterling ... A: You're not overstaying your welcome at all...I love solving these types of mysteries! Let's start ... | |
| wm rogers silver | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: A friend gave us a set of silverware that has Wm. A. Rogers sectional Oneida and two flowers on the ... A: I can't tell you a whole heck of a lot. Your flatware was made by Oneida Silversmiths under their ... | |
| 1847 | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I have two 12 pc. international silver rogers bros. heritage silverware sets.. with many extra ... A: Ok, yeah, you've got a bit of a mess on your hands. Your auction lot is way too big. Your shipping ... | |
| WM Rogers & Sons "Enchanted Rose" Silver Plated Flatware | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a 56 pc. set of beautiful silver, WM Rogers & Sons China, flatware which I have been trying ... A: I don't know why, but neither my reference books nor the replacement websites have an issue date for ... | |
| Rogers & Bro - Silver Place Setting | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: My mother came across a 48 piece pattern that we just can not seem to ID. I have searched every ... A: You can post a picture along with your question on this website. There is a link near the bottom of ... | |
| Black, Starr, & Frost pattern | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: Good afternoon. In 1981 I bought at auction a beautiful old set of Black Starr & Frost sterling ... A: Mystery solved! Your pattern is called Old English Antique, and it was made by Dominick & Haff (the ... | |
| 1847 Rogers Bros Springtime silverplate | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: Michelle, I have a 1847 Rogers Bros Springtime silverplate set of 70 pieces, including 12 place ... A: While the Springtime pattern was very popular, there is a LOT of it out there and subsequently ... | |
| Wm. Rogers silverware | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: I have an old silverware service with eagle & star on either side of WM Rogers - Sectional - I S. ... A: Your set was made by International Silver under their Wm. Rogers brand name. While most sets of ... | |
| 1847 | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: I have two 12 pc. international silver rogers bros. heritage silverware sets.. with many extra ... A: An unmonogrammed service for 12 in the Heritage pattern would sell in the $175 to $200 range. I'm ... | |
| Silver Tea Set | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a 4 piece tea set with sticker international silver company hand crafted hand inspected ... A: Your set is silverplated, made by International Silver. Since my area of expertise is with ... | |
| Black, Starr, & Frost pattern | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: Good afternoon. In 1981 I bought at auction a beautiful old set of Black Starr & Frost sterling ... A: Very nice set! I'm not aware of any named patterns by Black, Starr & Frost. In fact, they usually ... | |
| silverware | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: I am inquiring about various pieces of silverware. List as follows: Holmes & ... A: It looks as if your friend has a mish-mash of silverplated flatware and a few stainless pieces. The ... | |
| 1847 Rogers Bros. &1835 R. Wallace | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a couple of Spoons stamped 1847 Rogers Bros. Does this mean they were made in 1847? One is a ... A: 1847 Rogers is a brand name as is 1835 R Wallace, paying homage as to when these silversmiths first ... | |
| Rogers @ Bro. REINFORCED PLATE I S | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: I've got a set of rogers@Broreinforced plate silverware in its nice wooden chest about 100 pieces ... A: Your set is silverplate made by International Silver under their Rogers & Bro. name. Without ... | |
| Rogers Bros. flatware | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: I recently received a service of 12 flatware that belonged to my great grandmother. It's priceless ... A: Without knowing which pattern you have, I can only tell you that most silverplate sets resell in the ... | |
| wm rogers & son | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: i have a silver tray about 12 inches round. it says Spring Flower, below it WM Rogers & Son, then ... A: Your tray is silverplate, and since my area of expertise is really with sterling, I am uncomfortable ... | |
| WM Rogers silverplate | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: I know you're not an expert on silverplate, but I was just wondering if you could help on a teapot ... A: If you can't find the exact pattern on replacements.com, then most likely it was not a regular ... | |
| Coffee Set | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: We have inherited a coffee service. I don't know much about it -- it was my husband's grandmother's ... A: Fisher Silversmiths began in business in 1936 and continued to make sterling holloware into the ... | |
| Simeon L.& George H. Rogers Co. A1 +Silverware | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: I have eight Cake forks and eight teaspoons with the writing above onthe backs. Do you have any idea ... A: Unless your silverplated flatware is of a highly desirable pattern, the value of them is going to ... | |
| replacement.com prices - Towle Old Master | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: Why are the prices on replacements.com so cheap? A 5-piece Place Setting is $189, whereas it is ... A: I found your question very amusing as replacements.com is not usually known for low prices. Yes, ... | |
| silver pattern/value | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: My grandmother gave me a set of her silver flat ware.. I think it is Grande Baroque. I have a ... A: This might take a little detective work on your part. You don't have the Grande Baroque pattern as ... | |
| tablespoons? sheffield england | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a question about a set of spoons in a black box that i have in my possession because of my ... A: My area of expertise is American sterling, not English silverplate, so I'm not going to be much help ... | |
| Silver Bowl | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: I purchased a lovely silver bowl at a thrift store. On the bottom, it has an anchor, then the name ... A: The Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. goes back to 1865 and was one of the companies that joined together in 1898 ... | |
| Wm Rogers 4135 | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: Hi I have a bowl type dish on the bottom it is stamp with Wm Rogers 4135 can you tell me if this is ... A: Sterling silver (or "real silver") will always be marked either Sterling, 925, or 925/1000. If it ... | |
| identify sterling flatware pattern and manufacturer | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: I have an extensive set of sterling flatware, as well as a button hook, a fingernail file, and a ... A: I'm having a really tough time with your descriptions, and can't really come up with anything ... | |
| Identifying Marks? | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: I actually have three questions if you don't mind. First, Did Rogers ever make non plated pieces? ... A: In regards to Rogers, it depends on which Rogers you're referring to (there are a LOT of them). ... | |
| Holloware candelebra rattles | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a pair of 4-piece candelabras marked "Gorham Sterling 1130 reinforced with other metals" that ... A: The material used to add weight to silver objects is usually pitch or cement. It's unusual for ... | |
| 1847Rogers Bros "AI" Serving spoon | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: I cant attach a picture but was wondering if the "AI' or is it A1? could help identify the pattern? ... A: That would be A1 and it automatically identifies something as silverplate (it represents the ... | |
| Rogers Flatware!! | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: ...I have in my possession, my great-aunt's silverware and wanted to know it's worth? I have (6) 4 ... A: The 1881 Rogers brand is silverplate flatware. Most silverplate sets resell in the $100 to $250 ... | |
| Wallace Silversmiths | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: I wanted to know what each marking on a piece of silver means. This is a wallace coffee pot with ... A: Your coffee pot bears the Wallingford Co. marks (I don't think that's an arrow, I think it's some ... | |
| WM Rogers Serving Spoon | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: I have a large shell spoon with the mark WM Rogers surrounded by a lion and star. I have tried in ... A: I do not have my reference books at hand, but will have them tomorrow and will get back with you ... | |
| Reed and Barton silver pattern | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a set of Reed and Barton sterling flatware that belonged to my grandmother, who was married ... A: E., thank you for your question. I'm coming up emptyhanded with your description, except for much ... | |
| Identifying pattern of antique sterling patent 1895 | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: I obtained a 50 pc set of sterlng flatware with the symbol of a lion, anchor & one other symbol ... A: The maker of your silver is Gorham. In order to give you a value, I'm going to need to know which ... | |
| commemorative spoon | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: On the back is one word "STANDARD". I am wondering what that word means and if it is sterling or ... A: Your spoon is silverplate. Standard means it is the standard thickness of silver on top of the base ... | |
| Rogers Sterling Flatware | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: Ms. Lieberman- I recently decided to sell a vintage Rogers Sterling flatware set, that is part of my ... A: All of your Wild Rose pieces were made by International. The ones that are not marked ... | |
| flatware set | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: i have a set was my great aunts looks alot like the community plate patrician 1914 except mine ... A: It's definitely silverplate. That's what the "Plate" part means in Community Plate. If you can ... | |
| STERLING SILVER SPOONS | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: I have about 12 spoons with a "D" on it and i have not idea what's that D stand for. They are pretty ... A: Berlin - German 800 mark (80% silver). I have never dealt in foreign silver, so cannot give you a ... | |
| STERLING SILVER SPOONS | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: I have about 12 spoons with a "D" on it and i have not idea what's that D stand for. They are pretty ... A: The D you were referring to earlier is a monogram, added after the spoons were purchased. Ok, let's ... | |
| Markings on flatware | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: What does the marking IS on flatware indicate? ANSWER: Hello Kelly. It indicates it is made by ... A: It simply refers to the manufacturer. If it were sterling it would be marked as such. Silverplate ... | |
| 1847 Rodgers and Bros. Silverplate | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a 53 pc set silverplate dated 1847. It seems to be missing somethings, but I don't know what. ... A: Unfortunately, I can't figure out your pattern from your picture. That's the best way to determine ... | |
| International Silver 3 legged teapot | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: I purchased an 8 inch tall teapot at a used housewares store. What would it have been used for, and ... A: Three legged teapots are not uncommon and would have been used for serving brewed tea. If there's ... | |
| Prelude Silver Pieces by International | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I just came across some pieces of Prelude Silver. I have some serving pieces, Salad Forks, Butter ... A: I am very familiar with Prelude. It was originally issued in 1939 and continues to be made today. ... | |
| Glass stopper stuck in crystal/sterling dresser piece | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I collect Kirk Repousse' as well as their THREAD pattern. I also have many pieces of Non Kirk ... A: As for your stopper problem, you want to warm the bottle while cooling the stopper. Not an easy ... | |
| wm rodgers coffee set mark | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to find identify a set I have just acquired. The marking is somewhat difficult to ... A: The eatle/Wm Rogers/star mark you have is of the Wm Rogers Mfg. Co., a division of International ... | |
| 1847 Rogers Bro. Daffodil | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: My name is Amanda, I recently aquired a set of silverware that belonged to my grandmother. It is in ... A: There are actually two patterns named Daffodil. One from 1891, the other from 1950. If it's the ... | |
| Royal Begeer /silver flaware | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: I know you do not answer questions on foreign silver, but can you please suggest someone who can? I ... A: I'm going to recommend two resources to you. The first is Heritage Auction Galleries at www.ha.com. ... | |
| Wm A Rogers/Oneida LTD silverplate | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: I have been give a 16 piece (looks like a service for 4 possibly) set of Park Line silverplate by ... A: Most silverplate of yesterday is like our stainless steel of today: pretty to look at but not ... | |
| WM. A. Rogers | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a set of silver-plated flatware (8 serv) complete with baby set, deli forks and serving ... A: Without knowing specifically which pattern you have, I can really only tell you that most ... | |
| Is this worth selling as a set or for the bulk metal? | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a full 12 piece set of Marquise, 1847 Rogers IS, complete with serving pieces. Should I sell ... A: With silverplate flatware, like your Marquise set, I wouldn't think it would be worth the time or ... | |
| Rogers & Brothers tea service | 10/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a Rogers & Bro tea service (4 piece)and it is stamped "1701" on the bottom. Is this a cheapo ... A: I like your style. Ok, before I answer your question I'm going to say I'm a dealer in sterling ... | |
| Towle French Provencial Silverware | 10/18/2008 |
| Q: Since I was a little girl, every holiday or birthday my Godmother would give me a piece of Towle ... A: What a generous Godmother you have! Replacement value of your set would be $2400 if you have ... | |
| Sterling silver flatware | 10/18/2008 |
| Q: I have many pieces of silverware (flatware and serving) that belonged to my Grandmother but have no ... A: I'm pretty sure what you're looking at is not a J.S., but rather I.S. in script and short for ... | |
| STERLING SILVER SPOONS | 10/18/2008 |
| Q: I have about 12 spoons with a "D" on it and i have not idea what's that D stand for. They are pretty ... A: I take it the D is on the back, right? It may be they were made by the William B. Durgin Co. You ... | |
| 1847 rogers bros spoon | 10/18/2008 |
| Q: I picked up a bag ofsilverware at a rummage sale and in it is an odd spoon. I'm thinking a ... A: It is a grapefruit spoon. The serrated edge is for cutting into the pulp of a half of grapefruit, ... | |
| Oneida 1881 Rogers | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: I have been left a set of flatware. My parents,I believe won it in the 50's. I can not find the ... A: The 1881 Rogers line is all silverplate. As an FYI, sterling silver will always be marked either ... | |
| no-name sterling flatware | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: Is there any value to flatware marked "Trditional Sterling"? I inherited a place setting of 5 ... A: Are you sure it says Traditional and not Tradition? There was a small line of sterling flatware ... | |
| Rogers silverware | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: i just emailed you about a set of rogers silverware dated 1881 i have photos attached..could you ... A: but it's not helping. You might want to head over to replacements.com to figure out which pattern ... | |
| silverware | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: i purchased a set 8 piece placesetting of silverware recently at an estate sale it came in a wooden ... A: Without knowing which pattern you have, I can't give you a specific answer. You have a silverplated ... | |
| 1847 Roger Bros. Gold Plated Spoon | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: My mother has a 1847 Roger Brothers gold plated heavy table spoon. It has the letters IS on it also. ... A: Do you know which pattern it is? I need that information to give you an accurate description. ... | |
| eagle wm.rogers star marking | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: I was digging in my backyard today and dug up a spoon. It is marked with eagle(I am guessing after ... A: About the only thing I can tell you without knowing which pattern it is or a photo is that it dates ... | |
| what is this mark | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: I have 6 forks that have made in USA and 900 WB over a W. Do you know anything about this mark? ... A: sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I'm sorry, but I still have no idea what you have ... | |
| rogers bros 1847 silverware | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: i have 6 forks marked rogers bros 1847 6 knives same pattern cant find a marking and 1 cake cutter ... A: The 1847 Rogers brand (made by International Silver) is silverplated flatware, so would have a very ... | |
| wm rogers silver | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: I recently inherited a Wm Rogers flatware - pattern sectional. Is it silver or silver plated? What ... A: It's silverplate. Sterling will always be marked either sterling or 925/1000. The "sectional" ... | |
| Rogers flatware | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: I have 6 spoons (appear to be a grapefruit type spoon) dated 1907 and have identified them in a book ... A: The citrus/fruit spoon in the Alhambra has decoration in the bowl and the bowl end is somewhat ... | |
| silverware | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: I found some flatware and was curious as to its value if any. It appears to be stainless steel ... A: If it's 1847 Rogers (made by International Silver), then they're going to have silverplated handles ... | |
| silver plated pieces | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: I searched replacements.com for 3 items and couldn't find any. One is Oneida Community par plate, ... A: I'll be the first to admit that putting a name to a pattern is not an easy task! I recommend ... | |
| S. L. & G. H. R. CO. serving fork | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: I'm trying to locate the pattern or rather about what year this fork may be. It has four tines with ... A: I'm having a tough time with your description, but based upon it I have the following pattern ... | |
| wm rogers serving dish | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a serving dish with WM Rogers and 771 stamped on the back.....can you tell me what the 771 ... A: The 771 would refer to a pattern number. About the only thing I can tell you about it is ... | |
| Sheffield Design | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a tea/coffee service that is stamped with Sheffield Design Made in the USA and the number ... A: Unfortunately, I'm not going to be able to identify who made your set. A number of different ... | |
| what is this mark | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: I have 6 forks that have made in USA and 900 WB over a W. Do you know anything about this mark? ... A: Your mark has me stumped! A 900 mark commonly refers to the grade of silver used, but not on ... | |
| 8 pce silverware set | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: I have an 8 pce setting of wm rogers silverware, the knives say "stainless" on them, they have the ... A: Your set was made in the USA by International Silver under their Wm Rogers brand, and it is ... | |
| Rogers 1847 IS | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: There are no other markings on the flatware. How do I find out what it consists of and what it is ... A: Your flatware was made by International Silver under their 1847 Rogers brand, and it is silverplate. ... | |
| Rogers Bros Flatware | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: My sister has a 16 piece place setting of Rogers Bros Silver Daffodil Flatware, and wanted to know ... A: I don't think you mean a 16-piece place setting. That would mean 16 different pieces of flatware ... | |
| Rogers&Son | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a small fork with WN Rogers&Son with a IS marking beside the name. Can you tell if it is a ... A: Without knowing the pattern, I can't tell you how old it may be. I can tell you, though, the Wm ... | |
| Rogers & Bro | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a 12 piece set of Rogers & Bro "Elegant Lady" silverplate set including the butter knife, ... A: Unfortuantely, most silverplate does not hold a lot of resale value, and the Elegant Lady pattern ... | |
| Flatware | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: I recently received my great aunt's 34 piece flatware in the box from either her mother or ... A: I can tell you that the set is silverplate and made by International Silver under the Wm Rogers & ... | |
| Francis 1 silverware | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: I recently inherited a full set of Francis 1 silverware, including 12 settings of salad fork, dinner ... A: You are fortunate to have one of the most desirable patterns ever made. Originally introduced in ... | |
| Rogers Deluxe Plate | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a complete set of this flatware which is in a music box that says Our Wedding circa around ... A: Without knowing which pattern it is, I can't give you a specific estimate. I can tell you that most ... | |
| Lunt Mignonette | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: I'm Jackie in Florida. I have several pieces of Mignonette by Lunt. How can I find a buyer for ... A: For a few pieces, your best bet is probably to list it on eBay as their fees are minimal. If you're ... | |
| silverware | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: I would like to know if it is worth selling this set of my grandmas/great grandmas silverware. It ... A: Your set was made by International Silver under the 1847 Rogers brand and it is silverplate. The ... | |
| john c humes co flatware | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: i can't find anything on this company the pattern is fantastic , grapevine it is stamped john c ... A: The A1 indicates it is silverplate. I have no information on a John C. Humes Co. It is entirely ... | |
| wm rogers | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: need help flatware is marked (eagle)wm rogers(star)sectional I S there is know plate or sterling ... A: Your flatware is made by International Silver under the Wm. Rogers brand, and it is silverplate. ... | |
| pierced silver plate with Wm Rogers surrounded by eagle and star | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: I bought this small silver (pierced-I thought it was plated but doesn't really feel or look like it) ... A: We've got a lot of questions going on here, and the answer is not an easy one. I can easily see the ... | |
| rogers mfg co. | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: heres a picture of my ? on the bottom it says Rogers mfg.co. conn.w/ an anchor on both sides and ... A: Your goblet was made by the William Rogers Mfg. Co. just prior to their becoming part of ... | |
| silverware | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: I HAVE BEEN GIVEN SOME SILVERWARE AND WONDERED WHAT THEY MIGHT BE WORTH IF ANYTHING. I WILL MAKE A ... A: All of your pieces, based upon the brands, are silverplate. For the most part, silverplate flatware ... | |
| Roger Brothers Eternally Yours | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: In going through my mother's things, I found an eight piece setting of the above silver in the ... A: Unfortunately, there is a LOT of Eternally Yours out there, so the value is on the low side. The ... | |
| rogers silver | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: i have what i would call a pastry tray also made by rogers with an R surrounded by a laurel pattern ... A: I'm not quite sure what information you're looking for. You have a silverplated tray (EPNS is short ... | |
| flatware | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a set of what looks like Kolmes & Edwards flatware. The word "inlaid" is stamped on the ... A: That would be Holmes & Edwards. They were founded in 1882 and became a part of International ... | |
| Rogers Brothers Silver Plated Flatware | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a case of Rogers Brothers Silver Plated flatware dated 1847 in it's original case. Could ... A: sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Without knowing which pattern you have, I can't give ... | |
| rogers and bro. reinforced plate | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: i purchased a set of flatware off the internet, love it and would like to use it as my everyday but ... A: Any silverplate or sterling really should be washed by hand. Once in awhile in the dishwasher isn't ... | |
| 1847 Rogers Brothers Tea Set | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: I would appreciate any information you can provide on a tea/coffee set I have from 1847 Rogers ... A: Unfortunately I can't really give you much information ont he Rogers piece based upon the number. I ... | |
| silver piece | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a piece that looks like a little cream dish? on the bottom reads ROGERS quadruple then the # ... A: You have a typical silverplate cream jug from around the turn of the last century. It's cute (I can ... | |
| tea pot | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a tea pot that is made of silver. on the bottom it reads MFD & PLATED BY REED AND BARTON, ... A: The link was to show you the Reed & Barton design patent that was recorded on the same date as the ... | |
| tea pot | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a tea pot that is made of silver. on the bottom it reads MFD & PLATED BY REED AND BARTON, ... A: Hmmm, interesting markings. Let's see what we can decode for you... The #2962 is going to be a ... | |
| Wm Rogers 1939 exhibition spoons | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a set of 12, 1939 New York World's Fair Spoons issued in silverplate by Wm. Rogers. 'Pat. ... A: I've handled a lot of these spoons and used to sell them in antiques shops and shows for $10.00 ... | |
| Reed & Barton Silver Tea Set | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a very old antique silver tea set. A coffee pot, a tea pot, bowls, etc on a silver tray. On ... A: Unfortunately, the number does not help me date your set, but it's probably a very good guess that ... | |
| WM A ROGERS identification | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: i want to identify my pattern and am having no luck. The silverware says WM A ROGERS ... A: The Wm A Rogers line is made by Oneida, so if you're checking online replacement sites, you need to ... | |
| International Silver ID | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me what pattern the ID numbers 102 15 describes on a pair of sterling candle holders? I ... A: There's no way to know which pattern it might be merely by the numbers on the bottom. If it is a ... | |
| Rogers Siverware | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: I received a set of silverware when my mom passed away, and its a complete set, thats about 15 years ... A: Without knowing which pattern you have, I can only give you a general answer by say that most ... | |
| community flatware 82588 & 82688 | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: Is this flatware actually silver and where can I find more information on this flatware A: Unless the flatware is marked sterling, it will not be silver but instead silverplate or stainless ... | |
| WmArodgers 470 mark coronation community | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: I hope you can help me to find some info. on two children cups I have one is a WmA Rodgers #470 and ... A: Both of your cups were made by Oneida (they own the Wm A Rogers brand). It's pretty impossible to ... | |
| discolored silverware | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: I have Rogers Flair silverware,given to me as a wedding gift in 1960 I have been using it daily ... A: you've got a problem on your hands. Basically, the bleach has done an "instant oxidation" process ... | |
| wm.rogers marks | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: what do a box eagle inside and a box star inside mean on wm. rogers silver piece? also wallace xxx ... A: The Wm. Rogers mark can represent one of several things, assuming it's not also marked sterling or ... | |
| "ELITE" - 1934 - Rogers & Bros. | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a set of Rogers & Bros. silverware. It's marked Rogers & Bro XII IS on the back. After ... A: Your set was made by International Silver under the Rogers & Bros. brand. It is a high quality ... | |
| gorham | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: Recently purchased a gorham spoon approx. 4 1/2 inches in lenght and is marked on the back of the ... A: The United States Lines was a shipping line that operated both cargo and passenger vessels beginning ... | |
| Reed and Barton silverware | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: How much is a 12 piece set of Reed and Barton silverware worth? It also has a matching 8 peice ... A: I need to get some more information from you. When valuating sterling, it's important to know which ... | |
| 1847 rodgers bros | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: How do i find out the value and where can i sell this.Set of eight silver marked 1847 rodgers bros, ... A: Unfortunately, there is a LOT of Eternally Yours out there, so the value is on the low side. A full ... | |
| American Dutch Monkey spoon | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: I have identified this piece as a "monkey spoon", but I have not been able to accurately date or ... A: Interesting spoon you have there. The photo of the marks you have isn't too clear, but they don't ... | |
| Rogers 1881 A1 | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: I have this butter knife, on it it says: Rogers 1881 A1 Pat Jan 14, 02,03,OR 08, very had to read. ... A: You have a silverplated twist handle master butter knife in the La Vigne pattern, which dates to ... | |
| silver flatware | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a set of International flatware with the insignia on the back International S.CO. XII It's ... A: I don't have much experience with silverplate flatware, I deal primarily with sterling. Your best ... | |
| Flatware set | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: My mother gave me my grandmothers silverware set in the original case. the only markings I see on ... A: The American Silver Co. was in business from 1901 to 1935 when it was acquired by International ... | |
| value of flatware | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: We have some flatware and are curious what it is worth. It is W.M. Rogers and Sons AA. Pat. Mar. ... A: Most silverplate flatware isn't worth a whole heck of a lot. Highly desirable and ornate patterns ... | |
| Silver Tea Service | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a silver tea service in good condition marked 1847 Rogers Bros. in the Springtime pattern ... A: Holloware pieces that match a flatware pattern are always highly desirable. A four piece tea ... | |
| value of sterling flatware set | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: Michelle, I recently inherited a complete set of International Silver's Wild Rose (presumably from ... A: I need a little bit more information to give you a better valuation. Could you let me know which ... | |
| Sterling Silver 3-legged Teapot with Burner | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: Acquired a teapot at an Estate Sale. Markings are visible, except in one spot. Markings are as ... A: Sterling silver goods made in the U.K. hallmarked, and this practice has been going on since the ... | |
| Wm Rogers and Son AA silverware | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to find some information about my silverware setfor a school project for my son. It is ... A: Wm. Rogers is a trademark brand of International Silver. Your Art Deco styled silverplated flatware ... | |
| James Flatware | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: Stainless steel knives and sectional plate spoons and forks. Is this just old or antique? Thanks. A: Old, not antique. Stainless steel emerged as commonplace on knives in the 1920's. With sectional ... | |
| set of silver spoons in original box | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: I've been trying to make heads or tails over a set of silver spoons found in mint condition in their ... A: Wm. A. Rogers Ltd. first introduced their 1881 Rogers line around 1910 (the tiny logo should be an R ... | |
| What is my silver flatware worth? | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: Michelle, I have an 62 piece set with service for 8. I have the original box which includes two ... A: Your flatware was made by Oneida Ltd. (now referred to as Oneida Silversmiths), who acquired the ... | |
| Value os silverware | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me how much this worth. On the back of the flower print sayes WM.A Roger Sectional ... A: Unfortunately, most silverplated flatware holds very little resale value, and a mix-and-match set is ... | |
| wm rogers wine goblet....? | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: its about 8 inches tall and has wm rogers and son on the bottom of it. the "M" is half the size of ... A: A goblet is a cup with an attached foot and stem, so that should tell you if you've got the right ... | |
| Cannot identify this company on Google | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a silver, shallow bowl with a marker that says "Concord" and International Silver Company ... A: What you have is a bowl made by International in the Concord pattern. International Silver issued ... | |
| roger brothers silverware | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: i have an 81 piece sterling silver silverware set. first love is the print. i believe it is dated ... A: The brand of your silverplate flatware is 1847 Rogers, made by International. The First Love ... | |
| 1847 Rogers Bros. IS | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a set purchased in 1968. It is contemporary looking, squared off end at the handle and some ... A: I'm sorry, I can't help you. My area of expertise is with sterling flatware. If you send a photo ... | |
| Silverware | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: I want to sell some antique silverware. How do I go about finding a reputable person to sell to? I ... A: I'm a bit confused. Are you looking for a dealer to whom you can sell your silverware? If this is ... | |
| 1847 Rogers Bros IS Baby Spoon | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: I found this in some of my grandmother's flatware after her death and am trying to date this so as ... A: I'm going to refer to you replacements.com to identify your pattern. Sometimes I feel like a broken ... | |
| roger bros flatware | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a considerable amount of roger bros. that i sell. I just came across a piece that is ... A: The IS stands for International Silver who owns the 1847 Rogers brand. The word Springtime on the ... | |
| 1847 Rogers Bros. IS | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a set purchased in 1968. It is contemporary looking, squared off end at the handle and some ... A: Go to replacements.com to identify your pattern. Go to International Silver (1847 Rogers Bros. is ... | |
| knives | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: I inherited a set of Landers Frary and Clark knives and knife-like accessories. The handles are ... A: Most Bakelite handled flatware holds very little resale value. The exceptions would be those with ... | |
| I have an old Reed and Barton sterling set for 8 | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: We found a complete set of eight reed and Barton sterling ware in our mothers things. How do we ... A: Lory. The pattern is called French Renaissance, and it's quite a popular pattern. It was ... | |
| silverware | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: I just got a box of my grandmother's silverware. I have one serving spoon with the marking Lewis & ... A: Lewis & Van Sickle were retail and manufacturing jewelers in Oskaloosa, Iowa in the early 1900's. ... | |
| Wm Rogers spoon set in original box, Pattern? | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a 6 piece set of 4.5" spoons in a cardboard box. In the Lid it reads "Famous and Traditional ... A: You have a set of demitasse spoons made by International Silver under the Wm. Rogers brand. The ... | |
| rogers BROS 1847 spoons | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1847 Rogers Bros spoon XII with the an. L.M.B stamped with Meriden B. Compy And was hopping ... A: Most silverplate spoons (and I'm assuming you're talking about teaspoons) are really not worth very ... | |
| I have an old Reed and Barton sterling set for 8 | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: We found a complete set of eight reed and Barton sterling ware in our mothers things. How do we ... A: Any of the flatware replacement websites should have a photo of your pattern. Try replacements.com ... | |
| 1847 Rogers bros silverware set | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: My mom left me a silverware set that says 1847 Rogers Bros on the handle. The pattern is like this ... A: Your 1847 Rogers Bros. is silverplate, not sterling. Silverplate is a white base metal covered with ... | |
| Wm Rogers & Son silver flatware | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: I have search every site that I can find and have been able to find any info on some silver flatware ... A: Silverplate flatware isn't really my specialty, but I know Wm. Rogers & Son produced several shell ... | |
| 24 pc international deep silver | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: I recently came across a 24 pc set of international deep silver flatware, I believe it to be ... A: Your Delicato silverplate flatware was produced from 1971 to 1988 and doesn't hold much of a resale ... | |
| 1847 Rogers Bros IS | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a very large set of this silverware. Haven't counted it but it is probably complete. My ... A: I'm so sorry for your loss. I am very familiar with eBay, and have sold thousands of pieces of ... | |
| flatware | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: I'm not clear on the I S mark on some flatware if If understand it right this was a company but was ... A: Hell Thorvan, thank you for your question. IS stands for International Silver, a company formed in ... | |
| Rogers 1881 | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: Pattern on spoons is clusters of grapes and leaves on handle and at base of spoon. Wanting to know ... A: It sounds as if your spoons may be in the La Vigne pattern, dating back to 1908. If so, it is a ... | |
| Rogers spoon | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: I have a spoon with a top and bottom with small holes that holds tea leaves in place while stirring ... A: Your utensil goes by several different names: tea infuser, tea ball spoon, and teaette. It is for ... | |
| 1847 Rogers Bros IS "First Love" | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: I have a very large set of this silverware. Haven't counted it but it is probably complete. My ... A: My area of expertise is really with sterling flatware, not silverplate, so I can't give you as ... | |
| 1847 rogers bros. silverware | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: What is the value of my 1847 roger bros. silverware on the back is 1847 roger bros. IS heritage ... A: Without knowing which pattern you have, the size of your set, or its condition, I'd be shooting in ... | |
| 12 sterling forks | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: I have inherited a set of 12 monogramed forks (the rest of the set was stolen) marked on the backs ... A: That mark should read Galt & Bro. They were a large jewelry firm in business from 1892 unti 2000. ... | |
| Inherited Silver | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: Ms. Lieberman, My husband and I have inherited quite a bit of silver pieces, both sterling and ... A: Well hello from Anaheim! There are some very good appraisers in the Orange Circle area: A&P ... | |
| 1847 rogers bros silverplate | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a compete set (including serving pieces) for 8. It was given to me by my late aunt. This ... A: I won't be able to give you a very accurate estimation of your set's value without knowing what ... | |
| 1847 Rogers Bros Stainless Steel - Korea | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: The back of the Indian motif stainless flatware says 1847 Rogers Bros Stainless Steel Korea - I ... A: Have you tried replacements.com? If you can't find it on their website (look under International ... | |
| 1907 Rogers Brothers Silverplate | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: Good morning: It appears I have a full service of 1907 Rogers Brothers flatware - silverplate - ... A: While most silverplate flatware has very little value -- and there are tons of it out there -- that ... | |
| Reed and Barton 1901 flatware | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: Michele, i have gone to replacement.com and found the pattern and the year- i have a 60 piece Reed ... A: You've done your homework - excellent! I'm not surprised you're finding little information about ... | |
| Flair set | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: My father inherited a set of 1847 Roger's Bro.s silver set from an aunt of his. It is a wood chest ... A: The Flair pattern was first introduced in 1956, made by International Silver under the 1847 Rogers ... | |
| need help identifying pattern | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: I found a quirky twisted handle butter knife - it has 1847 rogers bros A1 stamp. the pattern on the ... A: My area of expertise is really with sterling flatware, not silverplate. I'm not going to be much ... | |
| help identify silver flatware | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: i came across a large collection of sterling flatware about 4 pounds of silver flatware all it says ... A: What a poser! Girl's head with a ponytail, that's tough. The only makers that come to mind is ... | |
| 1847 rogers silverware | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: was 1847 when this type first came out? was all of 1847 silverplated? if so how was it marked. my ... A: The 1847 Rogers brand does not actually date to 1847. It 1847 Rogers brand began in the 1860's and ... | |
| Patrician 1917 silver pattern &Georgian silver | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: My Motherleft her silver (Patrician pattern) to my brother. He doesn't want it. Do you have a value ... A: I am not familiar with a 1917 Patrician pattern. Can you tell me who made it or what the marks on ... | |
| 1847 rogers bros IS | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: If you could please tell me what the approximate worth of the flatware - all mine says on the back ... A: Without knowing which pattern you have or the size of your set, it's a bit difficult to determine ... | |
| 1881 Rogers A1 | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: We found a tablespoon which has a grape design. Can you tall me anything about this and approx. ... A: It sounds like you may have a spoon in the La Vigne pattern. You can double check this on one of ... | |
| Value of Silerware | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: I found a set of William A. Rogers Silveware, about 80 pieces. It looks like a complete set the soup ... A: In order to answer your question, I need to know two things: 1) The pattern name (you should be ... | |
| rogers IS silver | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: i have a rogers IS serving fork that i was wonder how old it is on the back it is engraved irogersi ... A: I am unable to identify your pattern based upon your description. It was made by International ... | |
| dog-nose spoon | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: Were dog-nose spoons ever hallmarked inside the bowl? Can there is no seam, on the back, from tip - ... A: Yes, dog-nose spoons have been marked inside the bowl, both in America as well as other countries. ... | |
| 1 847 rogers bros | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: Are all 1847 patterns silverplate, or did Rogers Bros also make some in silver? I have some that ... A: To my knowledge, all 1847 Rogers Bros. patterns are silverplate. An online flatware replacement ... | |
| 1847 Rogers Bros. knives | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: I just came across these lovely knives which had been left in our summer home by the previous owner. ... A: My area of expertise is really with sterling flatware, so I can't help you a whole lot. What I can ... | |
| william rogers silverware | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: I have inheirited many pieces of matching silverware. I always assumed it was real silver because it ... A: The pieces you have are silverplated (hence the "plate" notation on the back), made by the William ... | |
| identify silver ware | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a set of sterling silverware . It says sterling. I think it says " patent applied for". Then ... A: The mark you describe sounds like the eagle/R/lion mark for Reed & Barton. The "patent applied for" ... | |
| Antique Silver Service Set | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: Ms. Lieberman, I have the set with the swirls in the presentation box where the photo did not ... A: Unfortunately I'm not going to be able to identify your set for you. Without a maker's mark we will ... | |
| Grandmother's Wm. Rogers flatware | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: I just found a box with place settings and serving pieces of Wm. Rogers flatware. There is a mark ... A: The 1S is actually an IS, which stands for International Silver. The Wm. Rogers company was ... | |
| 1847 Rogers Bros forks | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: I have some miscellaneous old silverplate that was my Grandmother's (possibly Great-grandmother's). ... A: 1847 Rogers is a brand name of Rogers Brothers, now a part of International Silver. The 1847 brand ... | |
| sterling silverware | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: I have some spoons that either say Simeon or Simson L & George HO Rogers Co XII also some Camelia ... A: Your spoons are silverplate and were made by Simeon L. & Geo. H. Rogers Co. of Hartford, CT, which ... | |
| Rogers 1181 | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: I have been trying to find what this patters is I hope you can help me . I have 2 Dinner forks & 4 ... A: Your forks were made by Wm. A. Rogers, Ltd., which became a division of Oneida around 1929. Oneida ... | |
| first love | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: cleaning out my grandparents house i found a fork it has 1847 rogers bros ts on the back. well it ... A: You don't say how many tines the fork has, but if it has four tines it is probably a baby fork. If ... | |
| 1847 Rogers "First Love" | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: We received the full set of 1847 Rogers "First Love" as a wedding gift 28 years ago, in a wooden box ... A: My area of expertise is really with sterling flatware, not silverplate, so I can't give you as ... | |
| how do I kno how much it is worth? | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a silverware set from 1883, and I want to find out how much it's worth. I don't have any good ... A: If you need to have your silverware appraised for insurance or estate purposes, you will want to get ... | |
| identifying silver flatware | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: My friend has acquired a few misc. silver flatware from his parents trust as well as some china ... A: I think it's always a good idea to get an idea of something's value before deciding how to dispose ... | |
| The Drake Hotel "crumb catcher" | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: I bought something the owner said to be a "crumb catcher". She said it was an antique from the Drake ... A: What you have is called a crumber, and were made in a array of styles. One style is more of a ... | |
| Tiffany & Co. Sterling | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: My husband picked up a full 8 piece set of Tiffany & Co. sterling Pat. 1892 T. for next to nothing. ... A: With the information you've given, your set would have a retail value between $4,500 and $5,500. ... | |
| Tiffany & Co. Sterling | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: My husband picked up a full 8 piece set of Tiffany & Co. sterling Pat. 1892 T. for next to nothing. ... A: You and your husband are lucky indeed! I am going to need to know which pattern you have before ... | |
| WM Rogers PAT.1904 | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: What can you tell me about 2 serving pieces with the WM Rogers stamp on the back,a 5-leaved symbol ... A: Your patented 1904 pattern of Wm Rogers is most likely silverplate. I am unable to identify your ... | |
| Silver designations | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: Have several pieces (flatware) which I believe to be silver. There is no "sterling" marking. ... A: Your question is really outside of my area of expertise (American silver). Your silver is most ... | |
| knickerbocker | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: What does the term "knickerbocker" refer to on my silverplated flatware? How do I determine the ... A: The Roseanne pattern was originally made by the Knickerbocker Silver Co., and the pattern was ... | |
| coronation annointing spoon and value | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a coronation spoon and I wanted to know if it is worth anything. It is in a small red box ... A: My area of expertise is really U.S. made silver, but I thought I'd do a little digging for you to ... | |
Michelle Lieberman
Top Expert on this page
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
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