Rogers Silverware Value: 1847, Plate

What old Rogers silverware can be worth

Old Rogers silverware is often silverplate, especially 1847 Rogers Bros, but some Rogers-associated flatware can be sterling. The value difference is large, so identify the exact Rogers mark, metal, pattern, and set count before comparing prices.

Recent auction records show Rogers sterling-related flatware selling much higher than many Rogers Bros plated sets, which can be quite modest. Plated sets can still have value when the pattern is wanted, the case is clean, serving pieces are present, and plating wear is limited.

Quick value checklist

• Photograph 1847 Rogers Bros, Wm Rogers, Rogers Smith, Rogers Lunt & Bowlen, sterling, plate, IS, AA, and pattern marks.
• Count pieces by type and separate sterling, plate, mixed, replacement pieces, knives, and serving pieces.
• Show the storage case, pattern closeups, monograms, plating wear, exposed base metal, bent tines, and knife condition.

The date 1847 in "1847 Rogers Bros" is a brand reference, not usually the year your set was made. Treat it as a mark to identify the line, then verify whether the set is plated or sterling.

Key value drivers

• Metal type: sterling and silverplate are different markets, and most 1847 Rogers Bros sets are plate.
• Exact mark: Wm Rogers, 1847 Rogers Bros, Rogers Smith, and Rogers Lunt & Bowlen should not be collapsed into one value.
• Pattern and set count: complete services and useful serving pieces compare better than small mixed groups.
• Condition: plating wear, exposed base metal, bent tines, loose knife handles, case damage, and monograms affect demand.
• Replacement demand: some plated patterns sell because buyers need missing pieces, not because of silver value.

Do not weigh a plated Rogers set as if it were sterling. For plated flatware, the useful questions are pattern, completeness, condition, case, and whether buyers still replace that pattern.

Condition and authenticity cautions

Rogers marks are easy to confuse. A set marked 1847 Rogers Bros is commonly silverplate unless a separate sterling mark is present. Worn high points, exposed base metal, corroded knives, bent tines, and mixed replacements can make an otherwise large set difficult to sell.

If a set includes a storage case, photograph the case but do not assume the case proves the original set. Many inherited services have replacements added over time.

When to use the free screener

Use the free screener when you need a first-pass read on metal, exact Rogers mark, pattern, completeness, and whether the item deserves a paid written appraisal. It is useful before selling inherited Rogers flatware, sorting silverplate from sterling, or deciding whether a plated pattern has replacement demand.

When to get a professional appraisal

Get a professional appraisal when you need documentation for insurance, estate, donation, sale, division, or when maker, hallmarks, weight, provenance, or authenticity materially affects value. A signed report should document Rogers mark details, metal, pattern, piece count, condition, weight assumptions, and comparable sales.

Photo checklist

• Full set, case, place-setting layout, marks, pattern closeups, monograms, backs, knife blades, serving pieces, and any sterling or plate wording.
• Piece count by type, total weight if known, dimensions, receipts, provenance, and prior appraisal paperwork.
• Dents, bends, repairs, worn plating, exposed base metal, pitting, missing parts, replaced knives, loose handles, and polishing damage.

Silver standards to know

The FTC's jewelry guides in 16 CFR 23.0 include flatware within the covered product scope, and 16 CFR 23.5 addresses silver-content representations. Rogers appraisal should keep sterling, silverplate, plated hollowware, and mixed-material knives separate.

FAQ

Is 1847 Rogers Bros sterling?

Usually no. It is commonly silverplate unless a separate sterling mark is present.

Are Rogers plated sets valuable?

Most are modest, but pattern, condition, completeness, and serving pieces can help.

What photos identify Rogers silverware?

Send marks, pattern, full set layout, case, serving pieces, knives, backs, and plating wear.