Is 1847 Rogers Bros?
“1847 Rogers Bros” was actually a trademark used starting in 1862. There were many Rogers names used during the time period in the silver making as well. Many independent silversmiths joined together with that shop to form International Silver Co that became the world’s largest manufacturer of silverware.
Where was 1847 Rogers Bros silverware made?
Anniversary Pattern, 1847 Rogers Bros. Silverplate, International Silver Company, Meriden, Connecticut | Historic New England.
What kind of silver did Rogers Bros use?
FLATWARE PATTERNS GORHAM HOLMES & EDWARDS INTERNATIONAL SILVER CO KIRK STIEFF CORPORATION REED & BARTON 1847 ROGERS BROS TOWLE MFG CO WALLACE SILVERSMITHS INC. STERLING SILVER OF USA AND CANADA
Where did the name Rogers Bros come from?
1847 ROGERS BROS Rogers is a recurrent name in American makers of coin, sterling and silverplate ware. There is a great confusion about the firms bearing this name. The number of companies using the Rogers name is countless.
When did Meriden Britannia Company buy Rogers Brothers?
In 1862 Meriden Britannia Company bought the hollowware division, tools and dies of Rogers Brothers Mfg Co (incorporating Rogers, Smith & Co).
What does 1847 mean on Rogers Brothers Silver?
The first thing we tell people about 1847 Rogers Brothers Silver is that the 1847 is NOT the manufacturer date. This is the founding date of Rogers Brothers that they include in the hallmark of all their silverware. The “IS” stands for International Silver who has owned Rogers since 1898.
FLATWARE PATTERNS GORHAM HOLMES & EDWARDS INTERNATIONAL SILVER CO KIRK STIEFF CORPORATION REED & BARTON 1847 ROGERS BROS TOWLE MFG CO WALLACE SILVERSMITHS INC. STERLING SILVER OF USA AND CANADA
1847 ROGERS BROS Rogers is a recurrent name in American makers of coin, sterling and silverplate ware. There is a great confusion about the firms bearing this name. The number of companies using the Rogers name is countless.
In 1862 Meriden Britannia Company bought the hollowware division, tools and dies of Rogers Brothers Mfg Co (incorporating Rogers, Smith & Co).
