Antique Silver-Plated Salad Servers by 1847 Rogers Bros

Approximate dimensions:

• Tomato spoon length: 7.5" (190mm)
• Fork length: 8.4" (214mm)

Condition Good with light marks indicative of both age and usage. Naturally tarnished. Tarnishing left on; polish optional.

The Tomato Serving Spoon & Fork Silver Plated Salad Servers by 1847 Rogers Bros measure approximately 190mm and 214mm respectively. They feature raised molded floral and foliage patterning on their handles, with simpler decoration on the underside, both branded with "1847 Rogers Bros."

Established in 1847 in Hartford, Connecticut, by William, Asa, and Simeon Rogers, 1847 Rogers Bros became renowned for its silverware production. These salad servers exhibit light marks consistent with age and usage, with natural tarnishing left on, though it can be polished away as preferred.

Silver-plated salad servers like these were commonly used during the 19th and early 20th centuries for formal dining occasions. Crafted from a base metal like brass or nickel, they were coated with a layer of silver through electroplating, offering an affordable alternative to solid silverware with similar aesthetic appeal.

Item Specifics:

• Manufacturer: 1847 Rogers Bros
• Materials: Silver-plated
• Age: Antique
• Dimensions: Tomato spoon length - 7.5" (190mm), Fork length - 8.4" (214mm)
• Features: Raised molded floral and foliage patterning on handles, branded with "1847 Rogers Bros"