Oh, dude, Wm Rogers reinforced plate AA IS on flatware means it's silverplate made by the William Rogers Manufacturing Company. The "AA" stands for the quality of the silver plating, and "IS" likely refers to the International Silver Company, which acquired Rogers in the 1890s. So, like, it's just fancy talk for saying your flatware is silver plated and probably pretty old school.
rogers cutlery & CO
The number "988" on a Wm Rogers plate typically indicates the pattern or design of the silverware or flatware, helping to identify its style. Wm Rogers was known for producing a variety of silver-plated items, and these numbers are part of their trademark system. Additionally, the presence of "Wm Rogers" often signifies that the item is a product of the Rogers company, which was known for its quality and craftsmanship in silverware.
The Oneida is a company that creates Silver Holloware & Flatware. I actually have a fork from the onedia community, so I know they specialize in Silver Plates Flatware and Holloware. So I would think par plate would mean Silver Plate.
IS stands for the International Silver Co. and unless it says sterling or 925/1000 it is silver plate.
International Silver Company, founded in 1898 from a number of smaller silver manufacturers that specialized in silver plated tableware.
international silver co. but not meaning its a sterling still might be plate
Hi, Rogers Bros 1847 Eternally Yours is silver plate.
It means International Standard of silver plating thus identifying your piece as silver plate vs. silver
It means International Standard of silver plating thus identifying your piece as silver plate vs. silver
VIP on flatware typically stands for "Very Important Person," indicating that the flatware is part of a special or premium service designed for high-profile events or guests. It may also refer to a particular line or collection of flatware that is marketed as luxurious or exclusive. In some contexts, it could suggest that the flatware is intended for use in upscale dining settings.
silverplate!
International Silver Co. according to the website antiquesandthearts.com