Rogers Bros. became part of the Meriden Britannia company. The Meriden Britannia company absorbed dozens of other silverware makers in the area and expanded its operation overseas, after which it became known as the International Silver Company(IS). International Silver may have used the 1847 Rogers mark as early as 1852. The successor to the International Silver Company is still in business and uses the 1847 trademark to this day.
The initials on the sterling silver flatware pieces for 1847 typically refer to the "1847 Rogers Bros." brand. This company was known for its high-quality silverware and is one of the most recognized names in the industry. The initials often appear as "1847 ROGERS BROS." on the back of the pieces, indicating the year of establishment and the manufacturer's name.
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 Rogers Bros. silverware is silver plated flatware. IS means your set was made after Rogers Bros. was acquired by International Silver Company, around 1898.For more information see Related Links, below.
I have a 1847 Rogers Bros stamp I S what does this mean ? and what is it worth?
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.
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.
Hi, Rogers Bros 1847 Eternally Yours is silver plate.
value of 1847 Rogers Bros A1 plus mark
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This will depend on the shape that your set it in. You can find several antique stores online that can give you estimates or take it in to a local dealer.
silverplate
It stands for International Silver. Rogers Bros. became part of The International Silver Company during the 20th century.