Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Wm. Rogers

A Collection of Wm. Rogers and Son Silverplate Flatware with Additional Silverplate and Sterling Handle Pieces, in a Wooden Chest, with Two Vintage Publications - This lot presents a diverse collection of flatware, primarily silverplated, along with two vintage publications. The main set of flatware is marked ”J&L WALLACE XXXX” and is corroborated by a ”Wm. Rogers and Son / International Silver Co. QUADRUPL XXXX SILVERPLATE 50 YEAR GUARANTEE” card. This set is housed in a brown wooden tarnish-proof chest with a felted interior. Additional loose flatware pieces are identified as ”SILVERPLATED ITALY,” ”FAIRFIELD SILVER PLATE,” and ”BOUQUET SILVER PLATE.” A distinct large fork is marked ”STERLING HANDLE,” indicating its handle is sterling silver. The collection features various patterns, from ornate to simpler designs. Accompanying these items are a ”THOMAS' REGISTER OF AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS” (45th Edition, 1955, published December 1954) and an ”INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING SINGER PORTABLE ELECTRIC SEWING MACHINE 221-1” manual (copyrights through 1952).