Okay, so I recently got my hands on this “fb rogers silver company tea set” and I was like, what even is this? I wanted to figure out how old it is and if it’s worth anything. Here’s how I went about it.

First Steps: Looking for Marks

First thing I did was flip the pieces over. I was hunting for any kind of markings, you know, like a signature or a stamp. And yep, I found “FB Rogers Silver Company” stamped on the bottom. Some pieces also had numbers, which I guessed might be pattern numbers or something.

Hitting the Internet

Next, I jumped online. I started with a simple search, typing in stuff like “FB Rogers Silver Company tea set markings” and “FB Rogers Silver Company history.” I learned that this company has been around for a while, and they’ve made tons of different patterns. So, I knew I needed to dig deeper to narrow it down.

Getting Specific with Images

Then I switched to image searches. I found this really helpful. I used terms like “FB Rogers silver tea set floral pattern” (because mine had some flower designs). I started to see pictures of tea sets that looked similar to mine, which was encouraging!

Finding Similar Sets and Asking Forums

I started to compare features to find mine, such as:

• The Shape: Is it rounded? Or have straight lines?
• The Handle: Is the handle of tea set plain? Or some special designs.
• The Spout: Some tea set spouts are simple, some is fancy.
• The Feet: If the set has feet, what design are they?
• Any Extra Decorations: Mine got flower patterns, is there any other patterns?

I also found some online forums and groups dedicated to silverware and antiques. I posted some photos of my tea set, including close-ups of the markings. I asked if anyone recognized the pattern or could give me an estimate of its age and value.

Still Figuring It Out

Honestly, figuring out those old stuff is a bit of a journey. It’s not always a quick and easy * by checking the markings, doing lots of searches, and asking for help, I’m getting closer to understanding what I’ve got. It’s kind of fun, like being a detective!