Wm Rogers Silver
January 25, 2010 by Thomas Howard
Filed under Wm Rogers Silver
The original company was strictly a family concern. William Hazen Rogers became an apprentice silversmith in 1820. Two other brothers, Asa and Simeon, soon joined him. The Rogers brothers worked in Hartford, Connecticut. From 1847, the Brothers placed their trademark on silver-plated spoons. The new electroplated pieces were so popular that other individuals named Rogers actually joined with the original Rogers brothers just for the privilege of using the Rogers Brothers name.
Silver Electroplating
The Rogers brothers used a process called electroplating to create fine pieces of silverplate and silverware. Electroplating involves the use of electricity and an electrolyte, such as a cyanide solution, to cause tiny particles of silver to adhere to a metal surface. The metal base is usually copper. The electroplating process is continued until a sufficient coating of silver is built up, usually thousands of an inch thick. The coating is thick enough to be permanent, and to permit the incising of often intricate designs.
Meriden Britannia
As part of Meriden Britannia in the late 19th century, the Rogers Brothers line included a variety of luxuriant and exotic designs. Patterns with names such as Arcadian, Assyrian, and Assyrian Head recalled the era's fascination with the splendors of the ancient world. Designs included rich scrollwork, foliage and even small ornamental busts and dancing figures. The Saratoga, Newport, Princess, Imperial and Crown patterns conjured more contemporary images of wealth and luxury.
Advertising Success
The company reached out to an ever-expanding pool of consumers with one of the most successful advertising campaigns in history. In 1912, Rogers Brothers created the 1847 Girl, a nostalgic evocation of mid-19th century innocence and beauty. Stella Brooks of Meriden, Connecticut, was the inspiration for a series of busts and full-length figures that dominated magazine ads, postcards, and brochures for decades. The figure was re-designed for Rogers Brothers 100th anniversary in 1947--a sexier but still elegant figure for a new era.
 3 Wm Rogers A1 Silverplated Serving Spoons  US $12.00 |  Lot of 4 Grille Forks 1 Tea Spoon WM Rogers Mfg Co Is AA SOVEREIGN 1939 US $24.99 |
 Wm A Rogers Silver Plated Sugar Bowl Creamer US $24.98 |  WM A ROGERS SILVER PLATE GRAPES LEAVES CUT TO CLEAR CANDLE HOLDERS LIGHTS US $127.50 |
 VTG WM ROGERS SON SILVERPLATE SNACK VEGETABLE SERVING TRAY US $9.99 |  Vintage Silver Plate Butter Dish with Lid W M Rogers US $11.95 |
 Int Wm Rogers Modern Precious Set Chest 35 pcs US $125.00 |  Vintage Cake Server Meat Fork Wm Rogers A1 Plus Meadowbrook Pattern US $12.95 |
 WM Rogers 99 Silverplate Butter Dish Small Platter Serving US $2.99 |  64 pc IMPERIAL PATTERN SILVERWARE WM ROGERS SECTIONAL FLATWARE US $77.00 |
 VINGATE WM ROGERS SON AA SILVERPLATE BUTTER KNIFE US $2.99 |  VINTAGE 1817 WM ROGERS SILVERPLATE FORK MONOGRAMED MILLS US $2.99 |
 VINGATE WM ROGERS BROS A1 SPOON US $2.99 |  VINTAGE WM ROGERS SILVERPLATE SCALLOPED SUGAR SPOON US $2.99 |
 VINGATE WM ROGERS A1 PLUS ONEIDA LTD FORK SPOON US $3.99 |  VICTORIAN WMROGERS QUADRUPLE PLATE AESTHETIC ETCH TEA CADDY COVERED SUGAR BOWL US $10.51 |
 Vntg WM A Rogers Silverplate 1893 COLUMBIA 4 forks US $7.99 |  43 PCS WM ROGERS IS EXQUISITE SILVER PLATE FLATWARE NICE SHAPE CRAFTS US $34.99 |
 BEAUTIFUL WM ROGERS CREAMER and SUGAR US $19.99 |  Lot 4 Set WM A Rogers By Oneida Ltd Silver Tea Coffee Sugar Bowl Creamer Pot US $149.99 |
 Antique Wm Rogers Fair Oak Meat Fork c1913 US $14.95 |  WM A ROGERS SILVERPLATE SCALLOPPED PEDESTAL CANDY DISH US $9.75 |
 5 Wm Rogers Plain Handle Forks US $22.50 |  W M ROGERS AI PLUS LOT OF FOUR FORKS MALIBU 1934 DESIGN US $.99 |
 12 matching Wm A Rogers silver spoons US $6.99 |  WM ROGERS EXTRA PLATE SILVER ORNATE SERVING FORK US $5.75 |
 WM ROGERS Silver Plate Spoons Flatware Mixed lot of 4 US $8.99 |  WM Rogers Silver Mist AKA Marigold Silverplate Flatware Set 43 pieces US $24.30 |
 Priscilla Pattern Silver Plate 1941 Original WM Rogers Flatware 2 Serving Spoons US $9.95 |  Silver Plate 1941 Original WM Rogers Priscilla Pattern Flatware 2 Serving Spoons US $9.95 |
 Antique Wm Rogers York Flatware c1900 US $19.95 |  W M ROGERS INTERNATIONAL SILVER LOT OF FOUR FORKS PRISCILLA 1941 US $.99 |
 WM ROGERS AI PLUS LOT OF TWO FORKS NUART 1932 US $.99 |  W M ROGERS REINFORCED PLATE LOT OF THREE FORKS STARLIGHT 1950 US $.99 |
 W M ROGERS SILVER LOT OF FOUR KNIVES MAYFAIR PATTERN 1923 US $.99 |  W M A ROGERS MEADOWBROOK SILVERPLATE TRAY US $4.99 |
 Wm Rogers 4 Pc Hostess Set Daybreak I S Co Silverplate Ladle Meat Fork Server US $19.95 |  Silverplate WM Rogers Oval Serving Dish 12 3 8 x 7 1 4 US $7.00 |
 WM A ROGERS Silver Plate Large Footed FRUIT BOWL TRAY US $9.99 |  Wm ROGERS MFG CO CAMELOT EXTRA PLATE SILVER PLATED BERRY SPOON MEAT FORK US $12.99 |
 W M ROGERS SILVERPLATE SERVING TRAYWITH HANDLES US $9.99 |  Lot of 2 Tea Spoons Vintage WM Rogers Son AA IS No Pattern US $19.99 |
 PRETTY WM A ROGERS CHROMEPLATED SILVER ICE CREAM SCOOP NIB US $7.99 |  LADY FAIR by WM ROGERS SILVERPLATE PIE SERVER 1957 US $9.95 |
 VINTAGE SILVERWARE SILVERPLATE SILVER WMROGERS SON UTENSIL PARTIAL SET OF 18 US $4.99 |  WM A ROGERS TEA COFFEE POT US $24.95 |
 Wm Rogers Silverplate Oval Meat Serving Tray Platter Medium Holiday Dining US $20.00 |  Demitasse Spoons demi spoon set 3 Vintage OXFORD WM ROGERS SONS SILVERPLATE US $24.00 |
 Old Vintage Antique 1912 Set 12 Forks Cromwell Internation Wm Rogers Silverplate US $19.99 |  CHESTER WM ROGERS SON SILVERPLACE COLD MEAT SERVING FORK Art Nouveau US $25.00 |
 Vintage Wm Roger Mfg Large Serving Spoon Fork US $16.95 |  Wm Rogers International Silver Reflection Pattern Silverplate Fork 1939 US $1.99 |
 Wm Rogers International Silver Reflection Pattern Silverplate Teaspoon US $1.99 |  WM ROGERS SON 1910 ORANGE BLOSSOM BUTTER KNIFE US $8.00 |
 Wm Rogers Flatware Set Art Deco Style Viande Silhouette Pattern US $257.00 |  Antique Wm A Rogers EPNS Silverplate Baby Cup Greek US $4.95 |
 Wm A Rogers Silver Silverplate 10 inch round platter pattern meadowbrook US $1.99 |  Fantastic 26 Piece Set of Wm A Rogers Harmony Silverplated Flatware US $44.99 |
 WM Rogers Spring Flower Silverplate Flatware Set 63 pieces US $40.01 |  Old Vintage or Antique Wm Rogers Mfg Co AA Sugar Spoon Master Spreader Knife US $9.99 |
 Wm rogers silverplated bowl pierced incised design LOOK US $24.99 |  WM ROGERS IS SP SERVING PIECES 3 PIECES 1955 60 US $14.99 |
 WM ROGERS IS DEVONSHIRE SP FLATWARE 46 PIECES 1938 US $39.99 |  WM ROGERS ORIGINAL ROGERS SILVERPLATE Small LADLE Serving Spoon US $5.99 |
 1901 OXFORD GRAPEFRUIT SPOON BY WM ROGERS SON AA PLATE US $21.95 |  WM ROGERS SILVER PLATE SERVING DISH US $24.95 |
 WONDERFUL 1901 ANTIQUE TWISTED HANDLE BUTTER KNIFE OXFORD WM ROGERS SILVERPLATE US $10.50 |  Wm Rogers Silverplate Enchanted Rose Place Spoons 4 US $7.99 |
 ANTIQUE WM A ROGERS SUGAR SHELL IN VINTAGE PAT 53 4 US $25.00 |  Vintage antique art deco silverplated serving fork WM A Rogers SXR US $3.99 |
 WM ROGERS MFG CO ORIGINAL ROGERS 2 PC SET US $3.50 |  Wm Rogers Silverplate Enchanted Rose Dinner Knives 4 US $7.99 |
 VINTAGE 1940s DISNEY MICKEY MOUSE WM ROGER SILVER SPOON US $29.99 |  Wm Rogers Silver Sugar Dish and Creamer Pitcher US $20.00 |
 LOT Vintage Heavy Duty WM ROGERS 12 DWT Flatware US $24.99 |  Wm Rogers Little Boy Blue Baby Cup 1869 1873 US $55.00 |
 Vtg Wm Rogers Son MAYFAIR Lot of 14 Pieces of Silver Plated Flatware US $29.95 |  WM A ROGERS MFG CO 8 3 4 MEAT FORK US $25.00 |
 6 teaspoons WM Rogers IS Floral Silverplate US $5.99 |  Silverware in boxWm Rogers SonsService For 8 large fork spoonless1fork US $77.77 |
 Rogers Wm A and Oneida Silverplated serving tray US $14.99 |  WM ROGERS ENGRAVED SILVERPLATE TRAY WITH HANDLES 24 X 15 1 4 STAMPED 881 US $15.00 |
 Wm Rogers flatware set service fo 6 36 pieces the origina Rogers silverplate US $50.00 |  OXFORD WM ROGERS SON SILVERPLATE SERVING CREAM SAUCE LADLE SUGAR SHELL SPOON US $36.00 |
 WM ROGERS MFG CO 6 Silver MELON GRAPE FRUIT SPOONS NR US $9.95 |  WM ROGERS Silver Footed 5 PC TEA COFFEE SET W TRAY NR US $199.95 |
 WM ROGERS SPRING FLOWERS Silver MEAT TRAY PLATTER US $29.95 |  OXFORD WM ROGERS SON SILVERPLATE LONG HANDLE PICKLE OLIVE FORK US $22.00 |
 WM Rogers 172 15 Gallery Tray English Gadroon Pattern Kappa Kappa Kappa US $15.00 |  WM A ROGERS CHATELAINE aka SONIA OVAL or DESSERT SPOON US $9.95 |
 WM ROGERS SWEEP MASTER BUTTER KNIFE US $14.95 |  WM ROGERS SWEEP SAUCE SPOON US $22.95 |
 WM ROGERS SWEEP SUGAR SHELL or SPOON US $10.95 |  WM ROGERS SON LA FRANCE LUNCHEON KNIFE BLUNT BLADE US $8.95 |
 WM A ROGERS ELIZABETH aka MARIGOLD SEAFOOD FORK US $11.95 |  WM ROGERS SON STATE SPOON COLORADO US $14.95 |
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Rogers 40-Piece Rose Elegance Flatware List Price: $89.99 Sale Price: $45.49  |
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Item #: 4371-CSB. 40pc. Rogers Rose Elegance 18/0 Stainless Steel Flatware Set. THE QUALITY OF STAINLESS STEEL COMBINED WITH QUALITY STYLING... FACTORY NEW! 40 PIECES - Service For EightStain-Proof Quality Flatware Never Needs Polishing Fully Guaranteed Blades on Knives Are Serrated for Easy Cutting Dishwasher Safe Classic Design PERFECT FOR THE ELEGANT TABLES AS WELL AS EVERYDAY USE A Pleasure to Own, a Gift to RememberSET INCLUDES: 8 Teaspoons 8 Salad Forks 8 Dinner Forks 8 Soup Spoons 8 Dinner Knives40-piece set 18/0 stainless steel construction Service for Eight |
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WM Rogers & Son Silverplated 3 Piece Serving Set, Includes Classic Embossed Design |
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This three piece Silverplated Serving Set by WM Rogers features one serving spoon, one serving fork and one long cake server. Features the classic embossed design. |
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Hightower Flatware, Dinner Knife, Hollow Handle Pistol Grip, Round End 1 Dozen per case, 12/BX |
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A brushed finish pattern featuring pistol grip knives and three-tine forks. |
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45 PIECE SERVICE FOR 8 FLATWARE List Price: $80.00 |
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Model Number :212527N4 li Enhance your dining room table with this beautiful Rogers 45 piece 18/0 stainless steel flatware set with a special Bonus 5 piece Hostess Set. li This Rogers 45 piece flatware set has been crafted from the finest 18/0 stainless steel available today... |
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44 PIECE 18/0 STAINLESS STEEL FLATWARE SET List Price: $80.00 |
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44 PIECE 18/0 STAINLESS STEEL FLATWARE SET SILVERSMITHS TO THE WORLD SINCE 1871! * Enhance your dining room table with this beautiful Rogers® 44 piece 18/0 stainless steel flatware set with a special Bonus 4 piece Hostess Set... |
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Silverplated Flatware List Price: $18.95 Sale Price: $17.95 Used From: $7.00 |
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In this revised fourth edition, each pattern has current values for the fork, knife, and spoon with each illustration. Over 1,600 patterns are fully illustrated and include the date introduced, manufacturer's marks, and variations of pattern names... |
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The Standard Encyclopedia of American Silverplate List Price: $24.95 Sale Price: $47.25 Used From: $12.18 |
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Frances Bones and Lee Roy Fisher have pooled their knowledge and vintage catalog materials for this essential reference book that collectors and dealers may use to develop a better understanding of American silverplate patterns... |
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Stainless Flatware Guide List Price: $39.95 Sale Price: $34.99 Used From: $24.99 |
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A collection of more than 5,000 stainless flatware patterns by more than 250 makers. Each manufacturer's patterns are organized by shape and style to make identification simple. |
