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Is F.B. Rogers silver real silver?

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Is F.B. Rogers silver real silver?
Yes, F.B. Rogers silver is real silver. However, most pieces produced by the American silversmith are not solid silver. The company is best known for manufacturing silverplate, which sees a thin layer of genuine silver applied to objects made of base metals. Find antique F.B. Rogers Silver Company furniture and decor for sale on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
F.B. Rogers Silver Co. Lidded Silverplate Ice Bucket with Milk Glass Liner
By F.B. Rogers Silver Co.
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This elegant lidded ice bucket was produced by the esteemed F.B. Rogers Silver Company, a respected American silver manufacturer founded in 1883. The piece features a classic silver-plated exterior with restrained neoclassical lines, scroll-form side handles, and a domed lid topped with a sculptural acorn finial. Inside, the bucket retains its original milk glass liner, designed to insulate ice while protecting the silverplate from moisture—an increasingly rare and highly desirable feature. The base is stamped “F.B. Rogers Silver Co.” along with a crown emblem and the date 1883, which references the company’s founding year, not the production date. The number 6599 or 8599 is a model or pattern number, used internally by the manufacturer. This stamp confirms the piece is silverplate (not sterling) and authentic to F.B. Rogers’ mid-20th-century production, when the firm was especially known for refined barware and entertaining pieces. With its substantial weight, timeless silhouette, and practical liner, this ice bucket bridges function and decorative appeal, making it ideal for both use and display. Maker & Markings Maker: F.B. Rogers Silver Company (USA) Founded: 1883 Stamp Meaning: “1883” = company founding date Crown mark = F.B. Rogers trademark 6599 or 8599 = model/pattern number Material: Silverplate over metal with original milk glass liner Origin: United States Period: Mid-20th century Materials & Construction Exterior: Silverplate with polished finish Interior: Thick white milk glass insert Details: Cast scroll handles, domed lid, decorative acorn finial Base: Raised circular foot for stability and elegance Styling Ideas: Style on a bar cart or cocktail console with crystal decanters. Use as a functional ice bucket for entertaining or champagne service. Display on open shelving in a library, dining room, or butler’s pantry. Beautiful layered into traditional, English country, Hollywood Regency, or old-money interiors. Works equally well styled empty as a sculptural silver accent. This piece pairs beautifully with cut crystal, vintage bar tools...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

F.B. Rogers Gold Plate Walnut Shaped Trinket Box Keepsake, 1970, America
By F.B. Rogers Silver Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage walnut box, trinket box, keepsake made in the USA by F.B. Rogers Silver Company, circa 1970. Made out of gold plate metal and left intentio...
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Vintage FB Rogers English Regency Silver Plated Coat of Arms Covered Ice Bucket
By F.B. Rogers Silver Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage FB Rogers English Regency Style Silver Plated Covered Mercury Glass Lined Ice Bucket w/ Monogram Engraved Coat of Arms and Inscription which Reads "Major Ab Adversis" which T...
Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

F.B. Rogers Silver Company Paul Revere Silverplate Trophy Bowl Argentina 1955
By F.B. Rogers Silver Co.
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A unique engraved silver plate Paul Revere Bowl. This petite dish will be a great addition to a current silverplate collection. This piece is unique, as it is engraved on the front w...
Category

Vintage 1950s American American Classical Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Rogers Antique Styled Silver Plated Engraved Serving Tray
By F.B. Rogers Silver Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This silver plated serving tray was made by Rogers of Canada in approximately 1960 in an Edwardian antique style. The tray has a simple series of indentations around the raised outer...
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Copper

Wonderful Roger’s Silver Plate Co. Gold Cherub Man In The Moon Vanity Mirror
By F.B. Rogers Silver Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Rogers Silver Plate Co. Gold Gilt Cherub & Man In The Moon Vanity Table Top Mirror
Category

20th Century Belle Époque Table Mirrors

Materials

Silver Plate

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