Help identify tea set pattern

[Margo Weathers]

I have a large tea/coffee set marked 'eagle' WmRogers 'star' and each piece is numbered beginning with 1000. The pieces are multi-sided. I've read a lot of the postings and have visited many websites trying to identify the pattern. I'm confused because there is conflicting info about the dates the eagle/star pieces were manufactured and also I haven't been able to identify the pattern and I've looked at hundreds of tea/coffee sets. I'd like to be able to purchase a matching set but I don't have a clue as to the date of manufacture or the pattern. I'd be most appreciative if someone can help me make an identification.

[2209patrick]

The Eagle, Wm. Rogers and Star mark was first used around 1836 on coin silver spoons.
From 1878 to 1893 this mark was used on silverplated flatware produced by the Simpson, Hall, Miller & Company.
International Silver used this mark on silverplated flatware until 1976.
International Silver also used this mark on silverplated holloware from 1938 to 1976.

Regards,
Pat.

[Margo Weathers]

Thank you very much! Since this is hollowware it has to be from the last period you mentioned, right? Also, since it doesn't indicate if it's sterling or silver plate how can I determine which one it is? I'm a newbie and know just enough to be dangerous!

[2209patrick]

Don't feel bad, all these diferent Rogers marks are difficult for anyone to understand.

Yes, your silverplated tea/coffee set was made by International Silver sometime between 1938 and 1976. When an American piece, made after about 1860, is not marked sterling or .925 you can assume it's silverplate.

Pat.