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Dear Reni, I have a set of 4 silver napkin rings, still in the original box. They can be described as round with kind of rounded edge. The box has the name F.B. Rogers Silver Company on the outside. I am not familiar with silver and I was wondering if you could tell me a little more about the napkin rings, and if they are worth anything. Thank you for any information you have on this piece. Sincerely,
We have a silver tea pot dated 1883, F.B. Rogers. It is in good condition except the handle is missing. It is an elegant style, on feet, domed lid, 9-3/4" tall. Beautiful, any value?
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Dear S.C. and P.,
The F.B. Rogers Silver Co., was founded in Shelburne, Massachusetts, in 1883. It became incorporated after moving to Taunton, Mass., in 1886. This long standing manufacturer of fine silver plate became a division of the National Silver Co., in 1955. Late 19th and 20th century silver plate items do not have the higher values as sterling made counter parts. The set of napkin rings in their original box (a plus!) might retail in my area between $50.00 and $75.00. The teapot with the missing handle has less value "as is". It may still be worth fixing for sentimental reasons. Check your local silversmith. For more information on American Silver Companies, look into the Encyclopedia of American Silver Manufacturers, 4th Ed., by Dorothy T. Rainwater & Judy Redfield, Schiffer, 1998. Reni
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Reni, Hello, I have been looking everywhere for an answer about a silver platter my husband received from his late grandmother. On the back it says:
rogers glenrose on both sides of the word rogers there is a symbol. I would appreciate any information you can give me on this. Thank you,
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Dear A.,
Your silver plate tray was made by William A. Rogers Ltd. William Rogers began to stamp his name on tinned spoons as a small shopkeeper in New York. When Oneida Silversmiths purchased this company in 1929, William Rogers Ltd., was a registered Ontario Corporation with offices in New York City, and factories in Niagra Falls and North Hampton, Massachusetts. The 1881 (R) Rogers (R) trademark was first used in 1910. Glenrose, the name of the pretty floral pattern on your tray, was introduced in 1905 and obsolete by 1929. Large silver plate trays and platters from this era can be valued up to a couple of hundred dollars (for insurance purposes) if in good condition. Sounds like a lovely piece. Reni
References: Turner, Noel D. American Silver Flatware 1837-1910, A.S. Barnes and Co.,
Inc. 1972, Rainwater, Dorothy T. and Redfield, Judy Encyclopedia of
American Silver Manufacturers 4th ed., Schiffer 1998
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