1847 Rogers Bros Vintage Silver Plate 1957 Adoration 74-Pc “R”-Monogrammed Flatware Set for 8. Each piece is in this flatware set treasure is in very good to excellent condition. The case is original with red velvet interior found directly from an estate collection with protective covering. Each piece’s handle is monogrammed with an R. Monogrammed flatware was a major indicator of social status and wealth during the Victorian era, serving as a display of family identity and refinement for upper and middle-class households. In the “French fashion” adopted by the Victorians, monogrammed silverware was often placed upside down at table settings, ensuring the monogram was visible when the item was set. The mid-century Victorian revival of silver plate tabletop hollowware and flatware was prolific in manufacturing designs, pieces and traditions of the era’s dignified and elegant dining. This set embodies the era, in an exceptional, intact, well-maintained and complete silver plate flatware set. The 1847 Rogers Brothers vintage silver plate mid-century Adoration pattern was designed in the silver plate Victorian revival period, reminiscent of that notable, historic and elegant era. From an estate collection, the 74-piece set in seven-piece place settings for eight plus ten serving pieces, presented in its original, very mid-century, two-tier, blonde wooden case. The set is complete, cleaned, polished and table-ready. 8 Hollow Handle Dinner Knives. 8 Oval Soup Spoons. 8 Iced Tea Spoons. 1 Cold Meat Fork. 1 Master Butter Knife. 3 Solid Serving Spoons. Original Vintage Flatware Case. ?? We are treasure hunters! Our mission in searching for silver plate antique and vintage flatware sets is to discover beautiful, traditional flatware for your holiday and formal dinner tables. These sets, when brought back into service for special occasions, celebrate your tablescape, thoughtfully planned and executed in elegance and sophistication. Our large collection of antique and vintage silver plate flatware sets for eight and twelve diners is unique, and is always expanding! Our full sets are complete, always including the pattern’s cold meat fork and gravy ladle with accompanying serving pieces. Each set is inspected, approved, cleaned and polished, and made table-ready! Pricing is a reflection the age of the set, pattern, condition, rarity, piece count and market. Our dedication to offering flatware sets that are as antique-and-vintage-perfect as possible is a labor of love. We hope that it brings joy through many perfect dinners.
