1847 Rogers Bros Silverplate Teaspoon Appraisal

1847 Rogers Bros. Silverplate Teaspoon

This is a single vintage teaspoon produced by the 1847 Rogers Bros. company, featuring a decorative handle with an ornate scrollwork pattern in the Art Nouveau or late Victorian style. The piece is constructed from silver-plated base metal, as evidenced by the visible manufacturing hallmarks on the reverse of the handle which clearly read '1847 ROGERS BROS IS'. The 'IS' designation stands for International Silver, the parent company. The spoon exhibits significant surface wear and heavy tarnish (patina), appearing dull and grayish with dark oxidation concentrated throughout the bowl and within the recessed areas of the handle's decorative relief. There are visible surface scratches, scuffs, and possibly some plating loss, especially on the convex back of the bowl where it would typically rest on a surface. The craftsmanship shows typical production quality for mass-produced American flatware from the mid-20th century. The handle flares slightly at the end and is bordered by a continuous embossed scroll and bead-like design. No structural damage like bending or deep gouges is immediately apparent, but the heavy oxidation requires professional polishing to fully assess the integrity of the silver plating beneath.