Is FB Rogers Silver Co real silver or sterling?

Answer 1

Silver flatware is either sterling or silverplate over a base metal. Pure (.999) silver is too soft to use for eating utensils.

Most FB Rogers products were quadruple silver plate over copper or another base metal, but a few of their patterns were sterling silver.

The genuine sterling pieces carry one of the following pattern numbers: 118, 142, 144, 149, 164, 250, 400, 700 or 1636. These will also have the word "Sterling" stamped on the bottom of each piece. If it doesn't say "sterling," it is silver plate.

Answer 2

For the most part, FB Rogers products are quadruple silver plated over copper or another metal underlay. The weight often makes people believe they are genuine sterling.

According to Replacements, Ltd., there were only a few patterns made of real sterling. The registered pattern numbers are 118, 142, 144, 149, 164, 250, 400, 700 and 1636. The genuine silver version will have the word "Sterling" stamped on the bottom of each piece. If it doesn't say "sterling," it isn't. Naturally, sterling will command a higher price than silver plate; for example, several thousand dollars for a tea set.

FB Rogers was purchased by International Silver Co. in 1955. They make good quality wares designed for everyday use.

Answer 3

Yes. Most "silver" FB Rogers products are quadruple plated silver plate over copper or another base metal. After the 1955 sale of FB Rogers Silver Company to International Silver Co., they began making some products in stainless steel as well.

There were only a few patterns made of real sterling. The registered pattern numbers are 118, 142, 144, 149, 164, 250, 400, 700 and 1636. The genuine silver version will have the word "Sterling" stamped on the bottom of each piece. If it doesn't say "sterling," it isn't.

Answer 4

Most items that have Rogers, F.B. Rogers or similar marks are silver plated. They have very little resale value, unless they are considered collectible.

According to Replacements, Ltd., there were a few FB Rogers patterns made of real sterling. The numbers were 118, 142, 144, 149, 250, 164, 400, 700 and 1636. The genuine silver version will have the word "Sterling" stamped on the bottom of each piece. If it doesn't say "sterling," it isn't. Naturally, sterling will command a higher price than silver plate; for example, several thousand dollars for a tea set.

Answer 5

Most FB Rogers products were quadruple silver plate (.20 mm surface) over copper or another base metal, but a few of their patterns were sterling silver.

The genuine sterling pieces carry one of the following pattern numbers: 118, 142, 144, 149, 164, 250, 400, 700 or 1636. These will also have the word "Sterling" stamped on the bottom of each piece. If it doesn't say "sterling," it is silver plate.

Answer 6

According to Replacements, Ltd., there were only a few patterns made of real sterling. The registered pattern numbers are 118, 142, 144, 149, 164, 250, 400, 700 and 1636. The genuine silver version will have the word "Sterling" stamped on the bottom of each piece. If it doesn't say "sterling," it isn't.

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Answer 7

Real?

Answer 8

Silver

Answer 9

Yes