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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 - ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| "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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| Flatware | 3/19/2009 |
Q:
A: Sterling silver flatware, if for no other reason than its precious metal content, will always retain ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| "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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| "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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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? ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 - ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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). ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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). ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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" ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 & ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| "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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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" ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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