Overview
This is a classic American silver-plated compote featuring a dramatic reticulated (pierced) rim with scrolled repoussé motifs.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Wm. A. Rogers Silver-Plated Pierced Compote, c. 1940s-1950s
Photo reference
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Story
Post-World War II American families were eager to embrace a lifestyle of 'gracious living,' where the Sunday dinner table served as a stage for social status.
Maker / Origin
William A. Rogers was a 19th-century entrepreneur whose name became synonymous with the American dream of affordable luxury.
Condition & Value
The piece shows significant surface scratching and some 'pitting' or spotting, likely from contact with moisture or acidic fruits. Silverplate values are currently modest as modern lifestyles move away from high-maintenance items, but 'pierced' pieces like this remain popular for vintage wedding…
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