Early 20th Century Heirloom Plate / Wm. A. Rogers, Cardinal Pattern Silverplate, Pat - 107 pcs

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Exceptional 107-Piece Antique Wm. A. Rogers Heirloom Plate "Cardnial" Silverplate Flatware Service, patented March 1920.
A remarkable and unusually extensive … Read more Exceptional 107-Piece Antique Wm. A. Rogers Heirloom Plate "Cardnial" Silverplate Flatware Service, patented March 1920.
A remarkable and unusually extensive collection of early 20th-century American silverplate flatware in the Cardinal pattern by Wm. A. Rogers / Heirloom Plate, patented March 1920. This substantial service includes an impressive assortment of table and serving pieces, making it particularly appealing for formal entertaining, historic homes, collectors of American silverplate, or designers looking for a complete period table setting.
107 pieces total, including:

12 dinner forks
12 salad forks
12 large dinner knives
12 medium knives
12 dinner spoons
12 soup spoons
12 dessert spoons
12 tea spoons
6 large serving / table spoons
1 very large serving spoon
1 smaller serving / table spoon
1very large serving / salad fork
1 ladle
1 butter knife

The pieces feature the distinctive Cardinal handle design with its architectural, tapered form, decorative terminal and fine liner detailing. Several pieces retain the original Heirloom Plate / Wm. A. Rogers markings, including the March 1920 patent reference.

The flatware has been carefully cleaned and polished while retaining the character appropriate to antique silverplate. Condition is consistent with age and previous use, including expected surface scratches and variations in finish. Buyers should expect some differences in plating wear among individual pieces due to the extensive size and age of the collection. (Please note that the original fitted utensil drawers are not included and has been sold separately).

A rare opportunity to acquire an exceptionally large, cohesive service in a discontinued early 20th century American silverplate pattern. See less