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These are three pieces of American silver-plated flatware (electroplated silver over a base metal, not solid sterling) from different branches of the historic Rogers silver companies of Connecticut. The Rogers family pioneered commercial electroplating in the U.S. starting in 1847, and multiple related (and competing) firms used variations of the “Rogers” name.
1. Large serving/tablespoon (center)
Marked “1847 ROGERS BROS.” (with accompanying symbols and likely “IS” or a plating grade such as Triple).
This is the best-known Rogers brand. The “1847” refers to the year the original Rogers brothers commercialized electroplating—it is not the manufacture date of the piece. Production under this mark began around 1862 (under Meriden Britannia) and continued well into the 20th century under International Silver (the “IS” mark indicates post-1898). The ornate handle features a figural or scenic design (appears to include a standing figure and decorative elements).
2. Small spoon with twisted handle (left)
Marked “C. ROGERS & BROS. A1”.
Made by C. Rogers & Bros. (a Meriden, Connecticut firm involving other Rogers family members). “A1” is a standard grade designation for quality silver plating (roughly the industry baseline of about 2 troy ounces of silver per gross of teaspoons). Twisted-stem handles were popular for demitasse, sugar, or specialty spoons in the late 19th–early 20th century.
3. Fork (right)
Marked “1881 © ROGERS ©” (with additional text such as “MFD BY”).
This is the 1881 Rogers brand, associated with Wm. A. Rogers Ltd. (and later Oneida). The “1881” is a trademark date, not the year of manufacture; this mark was used primarily from about 1910 onward. The handle shows typical scroll and floral ornamentation of the period.
• All three are silverplate, not sterling silver (no “STERLING” or “925” mark is present). They will show the typical dark tarnish and wear of aged electroplate.
• Patterns appear to be late-Victorian to early-20th-century styles common to these makers (ornate handles with scrolls, florals, or figural elements). Exact pattern names would require matching the full handle design against pattern guides, but they are standard production pieces rather than rare limited editions.
• Condition: Visible tarnish, some surface wear, and plating loss in high-wear areas (normal for utilitarian silverplate of this age).
Polishing will restore the bright silver appearance if desired.
