Silverplate Pedestal Vessel Appraisal

Wm. A. Rogers Silverplate Pedestal Vessel

This is a vintage silver-plated vessel, likely a vase or goblet, featuring a distinctly weighted pedestal base. The item displays a deep, dark oxidation or heavy tarnish across most of its exterior surface, which has masked the original bright silver finish. Underneath the base, there is a visible oval paper or foil label that reads 'Wm. A. ROGERS by ONEIDA LTD. SILVERSMITHS', indicating it was manufactured by Oneida Ltd. under the William A. Rogers brand name, a common mid-20th-century American silverplate mark. The construction appears to be silver-on-copper or a similar base metal, as evidenced by the brownish-orange corrosion and pitting visible on the underside of the base where the plating has worn thin or reacted to moisture. The base is circular with a flared rim, leading up to a bulbous body. Condition issues are significant, including heavy surface tarnish, potential plating loss (peeling), and spotting on the underside. There is also evidence of surface scratches and minor scuffs indicative of age and previous utilitarian use. The overall style is classic and minimalist, typical of mass-produced silverplate holloware from the 1940s to 1960s. The presence of the original sticker suggests it may not have been polished or used extensively in recent decades.