Overview
This is an expansive 8-piece silver-plated service featuring a rare tilting hot water kettle on a stand, a coffee pot, a teapot, and matching service vessels.
Preliminary identification
Wm. Rogers & Son Silver-Plated 8-Piece Tea and Coffee Service
Photo reference
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Story
The Rogers name was the 'gold standard' of American silver plating, a dynasty that began in the 1840s and eventually became part of the massive International Silver Company.
Maker / Origin
The Rogers brothers (William, Asa, and Simeon) were the pioneers who perfected electroplating in America, making the look of solid sterling silver accessible to the public. Their 'Wm.
Condition & Value
The set shows significant tarnish and 'bleeding' (where the base metal shows through the silver plating), particularly on the tray and high-contact areas of the handles. The presence of all pieces in a matching pattern is a major plus, though a professional polishing would be required to restore its luster.
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Market Analysis
Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Value Drivers
- ▲ Strong maker attribution with credible period details
- ▲ Better-than-average condition for the category
- ▲ Broader demand rises when presentation and finish feel intact
Concerns
- ▼ Decorative-only demand limits the ceiling
- ▼ Surface wear or missing provenance can compress the range fast
- ▼ Regional sale lanes often underperform specialist venues
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Comparable Sales
5 compsRegional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
SOLD
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
SOLD
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
SOLD
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
SOLD
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375
SOLD