The 4009 on a Wm Rogers silver platter means that it is #4409. Wm. Rogers numbered his work. Rogers was a master silversmith in the early to mid 1800s.
sterling
The IS on Wm Rogers Silverware stands for International Silver.
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It's WM Rogers and Sons, not WA. Google WM Rogers and Sons.
It means International Standard of silver plating thus identifying your piece as silver plate vs. silver
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.
I have a 1847 Rogers Bros stamp I S what does this mean ? and what is it worth?
international silver co. but not meaning its a sterling still might be plate
866 means silver plated sorry
The "IS" mark on Wm. Rogers silver indicates that the piece is made of "International Silver," which is a company that produced silver-plated items. Wm. Rogers was a brand under the umbrella of International Silver Company, known for their silver-plated flatware and hollowware. The "IS" mark signifies that the item is a product of this company, rather than solid silver.
International Silver, which bought the rights to the (eagle) Wm Rogers (star) stamp in 1989.
Hi, Rogers Bros 1847 Eternally Yours is silver plate.