No, it's actually silver plate. The original pattern was created in 1881, probably by one of the many Rogers labels. Today the patterns are re-created by Oneida and International Silver.
I have a set of this silverware marked "1881 Rogers A1" and unraveled the history after a lot of research. My particular pattern is called "Scotia" and was made in 1915, but I obviously thought it was from 1881. If there is a "sterling" mark on the silver, you have sterling.However, most of the Rogers pieces are silver plate. If there is an "IS" marking, check International Silver for the pattern.
I have a full set of WM A. Rogers AA heavy Oneida LTD. Flatware... It says on the back of the knives "STAINLESS". I hope this answers your question. I have a similar set of flatware and the "Stainless" on the knife means the blade is stainless. However, the handle and other parts of set could be stainless or silverplate. WM A Rogers did mostly silver plated flatware, not sterling silver. If it tarnishes it is most likely silver-plated.
Eric M. Rogers died in 1990.
Duncan M. Rogers was born in 1964.
Rex M. Rogers was born on 1952-10-25.
John M. Rogers was born on 1948-06-26.
Rogers E. M. Whitaker died in 1981.
Rogers E. M. Whitaker was born in 1900.
Kate G. M. Rogers has written: 'Shades of fashion'
N. M. Rogers has written: 'The political economy of the development of the built environment'
Lewis M. Rogers has written: 'And more about God' -- subject(s): Philosophy, Religion
ROGERS M. SMITH has written: 'STORIES OF PEOPLEHOOD: THE POLITICS AND MORALS OF POLITICAL MEMBERSHIP'
Spencer M. Rogers has written: 'A homeowner's guide to estuarine bulkheads' -- subject(s): Sea-walls