The 1847 Rogers Bros. IS Flair is made from sterling silver. This means that it is actually 100 percent real silver.
I have a 1847 Rogers Bros stamp I S what does this mean ? and what is it worth?
Hi, Rogers Bros 1847 Eternally Yours is silver plate.
1847 rogers bros is the name of the company the silver is from 1937 and its only silver plated so its worth a little over par.
The "1847" in 1847 Rogers signifies the year that the process of silver plating was discovered. Shortly thereafter Rogers Brothers began manufacturing silver plated wares.
1847 Rogers Bros IS refers to a line of silver-plated flatware produced by the Rogers Brothers, a prominent American silver company established in the 19th century. The "1847" signifies the year the company was founded, while "IS" stands for "International Silver," indicating that it is part of a collection from the International Silver Company, which acquired Rogers Bros. The pieces are often collectible and are known for their quality craftsmanship and intricate designs.
Rogers Brothers is a silverware company that actually began in the 1820's but apparently used the actual Rogers Bros. name for the first time in 1847. Also, it seems that 1847 Rogers Bros silver plate or at least the trademark is still being manufactured or used today by the International Silver Company. In the late 1800's, Rogers Bros merged with or was purchased by the International Silver Company.
1847 rogers bros is the name of the company the silver is from 1937 and its only silver plated so its worth a little over par.
Yes it is sterling silver
The "1847" date on the back does not mean the piece was made that year. Many Rogers pieces have the company founding date on them.
There are but a select few places to purchase 1847 Rogers Bros silverware. The two best and commonly used are eBay and the 1847 Rogers Bros official website.
Plated. 1847 is the year Rogers Bros. was founded and is part their hallmark; it is not the year your flatware was manufactured. The IS (International Silver) stamp indicates you have silver plated flatware manufactured after 1898. Silverplate has no scrap value. For more information see Related Questions, below.
The "ER" on your 1847 Rogers Bros silverware typically stands for "Edward & Rogers," which is a reference to the company's historical roots. The "1847" signifies the year the company was founded, and "Rogers Bros" refers to the Rogers brothers who were prominent in silver manufacturing. This mark indicates the silverware is part of a well-known line associated with quality craftsmanship from that era.