2 Old Spoons

joe4077 · Feb 27, 2012

I was wondering if anyone knows about ols dinnerware. I have 2 old serving spoons that both have a marking of Wm A. Rodgers. One says nickel silver on it and looks clean and shiny. The other is blackish colored and says Oneida Ltd on it. Is it silver or silverplate? Sorry, I have no pictures. Does anyone care to venture a guess? Thanks.

I'll try to update post with pictures if I can, tomorrow.

Hotrod Tom · Feb 28, 2012

it's not looking good Joe:

Nickel silver is an alloy of nickel, copper, and zinc; it contains no silver at all. A variety of metals were used as the core for plated goods - copper, britannia, pewter, etc; whatever the base, the process is the same.

I don't know about the other one.

joe4077 · Feb 29, 2012

Thanks Tom.

texasmustang · Feb 29, 2012

Unfortunately I am not near my books right now, but I am sure the spelling on the spoons is Rogers. Wm A. Rogers is well known and has a long history in silverware and silver plate. The first spoon described sound like it is possibly from the late 1930's. The 2nd spoon with "oneida" is likely from the 1970's or ever early 1980's. Pictures would be great!

IMShooter · Mar 1, 2012

rodgers makes silver plate...under many different variations of their name.

http://www.silverpattern.com/patterns_in_silverplate.htm

http://www.silvercollecting.com/patternguides/rogersplatepatterns.html

some goes for quite a bit, especially old patterns that people are trying to find for their bridal set or anniversary set. I have a 5gallon bucket full of it my father in law gave me....quite a few very decorative and elaborate patterns.

joe4077 · Mar 1, 2012

I tried to get a few pictures. It was a little difficult. The spelling on the back of the fork was actually Wm A. Rogers. Hope this helps.

joe4077 · Mar 1, 2012

Thanks IMS. I scanned all of the patterns and nothing matched so I'm not sure what I have. The piece is all black with tarnish so I'm figuring it's at least silverplate. I'll have to keep looking.

joe4077 · Mar 2, 2012

Found It!

I found the pattern online. It's a 1936 Meadowbrook Pattern. It's a Cold Meat Fork 8 1/4" Wm. A Rogers A1 Plus Oneida Ltd silverplate. The value is about $9.95 in used condition. Thanks guys for all your help.

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