98% probability that it's silver plated, here's how to check:
Wm Rogers is an American brand, and all solid silver flatware made in America after 1870 will say ".925" or "Sterling" on it. If you don't see either of these it's silverplated.
What percentage of silver is Rogers&bro silverware
NAICS Code 339912 (Silverware and Plated Ware Manufacturing)
Electro Plated
coated with silver 3 times but still only silver plated !
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.
Oh, isn't that just a lovely question. MW Rogers silverware is quite special, you know. If it's marked "T S" on it, that usually means it's silver plated. Just imagine all the wonderful memories you'll create using that silverware at your table.
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IS stands for International Silver (Company). FB Rogers, Wm Rogers, and Rogers Bros. (or Rogers & Sons) were some of the American silverplate manufacturers that were combined into the International Silver Company in 1898. The IS mark indicates the flatware is silverplate, rather than sterling.
Rogers Bros Extra Plate refers to a line of silver-plated flatware produced by the Rogers Brothers, a well-known American manufacturer of silverware. The term "extra plate" indicates a thicker layer of silver plating, enhancing durability and resistance to wear. The original Rogers brand is recognized for its quality craftsmanship and timeless designs, making it a popular choice for collectors and those seeking elegant tableware.
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.
SXR on your Wm A Rogers silverware likely refers to the manufacturer, William A. Rogers. The Wm A Rogers company was a prominent American silverware manufacturer in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The SXR mark may indicate a specific line or pattern of silverware produced by the company. To determine the exact meaning of SXR on your silverware, further research into the specific pattern or design is recommended.
If it is sterling it will be imprinted on the piece. Otherwise it is silver plate. Most Rogers Brothers is silver plate.