Wm. Rogers & Son - Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. - design catalogues and historical information

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Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. advertisement


Above, advertisement in Jewelers’ Circular (7 February 1894). For more information, see listing below.


"In 1865, William [Rogers]... went to Hartford and formed William Rogers Manufacturing Company and taking into the business William Rogers, Jr. The trademarks they used were "Wm. Rogers & Son", "Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.", "1865 Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co." and (anchor symbol) Rogers (anchor symbol)". Other members of the firm included Thomas Birch, William J. Pierce and William H. Watrous. [After 1898, Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. became part of the International Silver Company.]

— Edmund P. Hogan. The elegance of old silver plate and some personalities (1980), pp. 169.


Wm. Rogers & Son - Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. - design catalogues and historical information (by year)


Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.; additional brand: Wm. Rogers & Son; merged company: Rogers Cutlery Co. (definitive listing here, in process.)


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1860s

Various newspapers, magazines and other sources

(c. 1865-). Various newspapers, magazines and other sources - search engines. (Updated 25 April 2020. C01268; D01210; D01213).

1853-1931 - company records

International Silver Company. (1853-1931). International Silver Company records. [Including William Rogers Manufacturing Company (Hartford).] (Updated 28 April 2017. A00419.)

1865-68 - merchant papers

John Sise (merchant, Portsmouth, NH). (1865-68). Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. name in Invoice Book, 1865-1868 (pp. 87, 95; folder 1 of 1). (Viewed 26 May 2020. H01698).


1867 advertisements

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1867 - advertisement

Wyman & Huntington, St. Albans, VT. (13 September 1867). Advertisement: "... Wm. Rogers & Son. A A, Are of the highest quality... " [with no illustrations]. The Vermont Transcript (St. Albans, VT), p. 4, col. 3. (Viewed 26 June 2019. E00829).

1867 - two advertisements

Ve. J. Magnin, Guédin & Co., New York. (16 & 20 September 1867). Advertisements: "... only depot in New York for the well-known silverplated ware of Wm. Rogers & Sons of Hartford... " Evening Post. (Viewed 10 February 2019. F00557-58).

1867 - advertisement

Ballard & Fuller, Malone, New York. (10 October 1867). Advertisement: "... Wm. Rogers & Son’s Silver Plated Ware... " [with abstract illustration]. The Malone Palladium (Malone, NY), p. 1, col. 3. (Viewed 10 February 2019. F00555).

1867 - advertisement

Wyman & Huntington, St. Albans, VT. (11 October 1867). Advertisement: "... Wm. Rogers & Son. A A, Are of the highest quality... " [with no illustrations]. The Vermont Transcript (St. Albans, VT), p. 4, col. 3. (Viewed 26 June 2019. E00830).

1867 - advertisement

Ballard & Fuller, Malone, New York. (19 December 1867). Advertisement: "... Wm. Rogers & Son’s Silver Plated Ware... " [with abstract illustration]. The Malone Palladium (Malone, NY), presumably p. 5, col. 1. (Viewed 10 February 2019. F00556).



1868 advertisements

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1868 - advertisement

Wyman & Huntington, St. Albans, VT. (18 June 1868). Advertisement: "... Wm. Rogers & Son’s Spoons, Forks, Knives, Ladles... " [with no illustrations]. The Vermont Transcript (St. Albans, VT), unknown page number, col. 2. (Viewed 26 June 2019. E00831).

1868 - advertisement

Wyman & Huntington, St. Albans, VT. (11 September 1868). Advertisement: "... Wm. Rogers & Son’s Spoons, Forks, Knives, Ladles... " [with no illustrations]. The Vermont Transcript (St. Albans, VT), unknown page number, col. 3. (Viewed 26 June 2019. E00832).




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1870s

1871 advertisements

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1871 - advertisement

Smith Brothers, Nashville, TN. (1871). Text-based advertisement: "Agents for Wm. Rogers’ Manufacturing Co’s Celebrated Plate Spoons and Forks". In The Southern farmer, v. 5, no. 1, p. 45, col. 1. (Viewed 29 April 2017. A02307-08.)

1871 - advertisement

Smith Brothers, Nashville, TN. (1871). Text-based advertisement: "Agents for Wm. Rogers’ Manufacturing Co’s Celebrated Plate Spoons and Forks". In The Southern farmer, v. 5, no. 2, p. 97. (Viewed 29 April 2017. A02308-09.)



1872 - advertisement

Wm. Rogers Manufacturing Co. (9 January 1872). Advertisement: "Articles of Association... The Wm. Rogers Manufacturing Co. ... " [with no illustration]. Hartford Daily Courant, p. 3. (Viewed 3 June 2019. C00960).

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c. 1872 - design catalogue

William Rogers Mfg. Co. (c. 1872). Price list of silver plated goods manufactured by the Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co., Hartford, Conn. 32 pp. (Updated 24 April 2017. A02042; AAA00599.)

187? - design brochure

William Rogers Mfg. Co. (187?). Genuine Rogers goods. 4 pp. Hartford, Conn. [See Connecticut Historical Society (18—?) listing below as might be the same brochure.] (Updated 24 April 2017. A01457.)

1874 - advertisement and directory listing

Rogers Cutlery Co. (1874). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of Electro-Plated Table Ware... Hartford... " [with no illustrations], (advertising section at end of directory, p. 76). (Also, listed in directory in Manufacturing Companies section along with "Wm. Rogers Manufacturing Co.", (p. 218). (Search directory for other possible listings.) In The Connecticut Business Directory for 1874. Briggs & Co.: Boston. (Viewed 20 October 2020. F01535; F01537; F01553).

1875 - price list

William Rogers Mfg. Co. (1875). Price list of silver plated goods. 42 pp. (Updated 24 April 2017. A00874.)

1875 - price list reprint

Wm Rogers Manufacturing. Co. (1875). Price list of silver plated goods. 42 pp. "Reprint" in Trade catalogues at the Winterthur Museum, Part 2 microfiche (no. 3112, p. 92) (c. 1991). University Publications of America: Bethesda, MD. (Updated 24 April 2017. A00868; A00871-73.) [1]

1875 - advertisement

F. O. Bailey, Auctioneers, Portland, ME. (24 December 1875). Advertisement: "Peremptory Sale of a Manufacturer’s and Wholesale Dealer’s Stock of Triple Silver Plated Ware & Table Cutlery At Auction... William Rogers Manufacturing Company ... Rogers Cutlery Company... " [with no illustrations]. Portland Daily Press (Portland, Maine), presumably p. 3, col. 8. (Viewed 19 December 2021. Q01029).

1877 - text-based advertisement

Davies & Bro’s, Nashville, TN. (13 May 1877). Text-based advertisement: "City items; Quadruple Silver Plated Ware... Rogers Cutlery Company [/ Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.] ... " Daily American (Nashville, TN), presumably p. 4, col. 4. (Viewed 27 December 2021. C01504).

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1879 - revised price list (missing)

Wm. Rogers & Son. (1879). Revised price list [catalogue, with product illustrations]. Number of pages unknown; at least 45 pages. No copy known to be in a public library. (Viewed 14 July 2021. R01507).

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1879 - pattern sheet

Rogers Cutlery Co. / Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. (1879). Pattern sheet for the season of 1879 for spoons, forks, ladles, and every description of silver-plated table ware. 1 sheet. (Viewed 17 August 2018. L00561).


1879 advertisements

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1879 - five advertisements

Rogers Cutlery Company. (c. February - June 1879). Advertisement. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review. (Viewed 30 August 2018. B00297; E00233; E00237; E00241; E00244).

1879 - advertisement

Rogers Cutlery Company. (c. July - December 1879). Advertisement [no product illustrations]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. v. (Viewed 30 August 2018. E00248).

1879 - two advertisements

Wm. Rogers Manufacturing Company and Rogers Cutlery Company. (c. July - December 1879). Advertisement: "...Manufacturers of cutlery, and silver plated table ware..." [no illustrations]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review. (Viewed 30 August 2018. E00252; E00255).

1879 - three advertisements

Wm. Rogers & Son. (c. July - December 1879). Advertisement [with illustration of building and spoon, Hartford pattern]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review. (Viewed 30 August 2018. E00262; E00265; E00276).



1879 - patent - design for handles for table-casters

Albert Hart, assignor to the Williams Rogers Manufacturing Company. (11 November 1879; filed 18 October 1879). Design no. 11,506: Design for handles for table-casters. (Viewed 31 March 2018. AAA01676).



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1880s

1880 - advertisement

Wm. Rogers & Son. (c. January 1880). Advertisement [with illustration of Hartford pattern spoon]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. xii. (Viewed 30 August 2018. E00274).

1880 - patent - design for spoon or fork handles

Albert Hart, assignor to the Williams Rogers Manufacturing Company. (20 January 1880; filed 26 December 1879). Design no. 11,614: Design for spoon or fork handles. (Viewed 31 March 2018. AAA01675).

1881 - design catalogue and advertisement

Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. (1881). Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co., manufacturers of the finest quality electro silver plated hollow ware: in great variety. ("Appendix no. 4, August, 1881". Also includes Wm. Rogers knives and spoons; adverts on back cover for Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co, and Hall, Elton & Co forks; and additional appendix no. 5, October 1881.) 84 pp. (Viewed 20 April 2016. A00979; C00001-21. DM.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, call no. F974.62 W212 si 1881.


1882 advertisements

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1882 - advertisement

J. B. Collins & Co., Dansville and Corning, NY. (c. 13 April 1882). Text-based advertisement: "We have in stock a complete line of Wm. Rogers & Son’s best silver plated Knives, Forks and Spoons..." [with no illustrations]. The Danville Express (Danville, New York), unknown page, col. 6. (Viewed 2 May 2019; H00648-49).

1882 - advertisement

H. J. Howe & Co., Syracuse, NY. (23 October 1882). Advertisement: "... Watch dealers and jewelers! ... Our second specialty this season will be in... Wm. Rogers & Son’s extra quality plated spoons, forks and knives... " [with no illustrations]. The Syracuse Daily Journal (Syracuse, New York), unknown page number, col. 4. (Viewed 28 December 2020. D01643).



1883 - historical information

(1883). On "The Wm. Rogers Manufacturing Co.", (p. 197). In The historical, statistical and industrial review of the state of Connecticut. W. S. Webb & Co.: New York. (Viewed 2 March 2017. A01522-23.)


1883 advertisements

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1883 - advertisement

Putnam’s Mammoth Bazaar, Malone, NY. (27 September 1883). Advertisement: "... Wm. Rogers & Son’s knives and forks... " [with no illustration]. The Malone Palladium (Malone, New York), unknown page number, col. 6. (Viewed 24 May 2019. H00970-71).

1883 - two advertisements

Putnam’s Mammoth Bazaar, Malone, NY. (5 October 1883). Advertisements: "... Wm. Rogers & Son’s knives and forks... " [with no illustration]. Franklin Gazette (Fort Covington, New York). (Viewed 24 May 2019. H00972-75).



1884 advertisements

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1884 - advertisement

Wm. Rogers Mf’g. Co., Hartford. (17 March 1884). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of Silver Plated Table Ware... corner of Front and Grove Streets... [with no illustrations]. Hartford Courant, p. 4, col. 4. (Viewed 4 June 2019. C00958).

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1884 - advertisement

Wm. Rogers Mf’g. Co., Hartford. (20 June 1884). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of Silver Plated Table Ware... corner of Front and Grove Streets... [with no illustrations]. Hartford Courant, p. 4, col. 1. (Viewed 4 June 2019. C00959).

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1885 advertisements

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1885 - text-based advertisement

Williams & Adams, Middlesex, NY. (14 January 1885). Text-based advertisement: "New stock of Wm. Rogers & Son’s plated ware, just received at the hardware store of Williams & Adams, Middlesex, for the holidays... " Neapolitan Record (Naples, New York), p. 3, col. 6. (Viewed 7 May 2020. H01436).

1885 - advertisement

Hoffman & Robinson, Lyons, NY. (8 August 1885). Advertisement: "The best goods at a very small margin... Wm. Rogers & Son... Knives and forks, first quality... " Newark Union (New York), presumably p. 4, cols. 7-8. (Viewed 23 April 2020. C01218).



1885 - map

(1885). Hartford, Connecticut map. [Map 15, Wm. Rogers Manufacturing Co. on corner of Grove Street and Front Street]. Sanborn Map & Publishing Co. (Viewed 4 March 2017. A01581-82.)


1886 advertisements

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1886 - advertisement

SeaCurtis & Co., Minneapolis, MN. (12 December 1886). Advertisement: "... Wm. Rogers & Son’s Triple Plate Silver Ware knives and forks... " [with no related illustrations]. St. Paul Daily Globe (St. Paul, Minnesota), p. 13, col. 1. (Viewed 24 April 2020. D01285).

1886 - advertisement

A. M. Wentworth, Portland, ME. (22 December 1886). Advertisement: "Great bargains... Knives, stamped Wm. Rogers & Son..." [with no llustrations]. The Press (Portland, Maine), p. 2, col. 2. (Viewed 23 April 2020. D01286).



1887 advertisements

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1887 - advertisement

A. M. Wentworth, Portland, Maine. (7 February 1887). Advertisement: "Great Bargains... Wm. Rogers & Son... " [with no illustrations]. Portland Daily Press (Portland, Maine), unknown page number, col. 8. (Viewed 6 July 2019. F01100-01).

1887 - advertisement

Seymour and Curtis, St. Paul, MN. (11 December 1887). Advertisement: "... Holiday Purchases... Wm. Rogers & Sons’ [sic] ... " [with no illustrations]. St. Paul Daily Globe (St. Paul, MN), p. 10, col. 4. (Viewed 6 July 2019. F01113).



1888 - missing design catalogue

Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. (1888). [Catalogue / price list]. At least 44 pages. (No copy in a public library known to exist). (Viewed 6 September 2018. C00256-57).


1888 articles

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1888 - news mention

(March 1888). Trade gossip (with mention of Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. and their business doing well). The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 94. (Viewed 5 September 2018. F00266-67).

1888 - news mention

(June 1888). Trade gossip (about Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. and new catalogue / price list). The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 98. (Viewed 6 September 2018. C00256-57).

1888 - news mention

(December 1888). Around Boston (including mention of C. Rogers & Bros. and Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. and their New England agent Burden & Company). The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 96. (Viewed 9 September 2018. L00741.)



1888 - advertisement

R. H. McDowell, Dayton, OH. (13 December 1888). Advertisement: "... Wm. Rogers & Son Triple Plate Silver kinves [sic] and forks... " [with illustration of fork and knife]. The Dayton Daily Herald (Ohio), presumably p. 3, col. 5. (Viewed 28 June 2021. D01827).

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1889 - historical information

(1889). On "The Wm. Rogers Manufacturing Co.", (pp. 105-06, with illustration of building). In Hartford, Conn., as a manufacturing, business and commercial center; with brief sketches of its history, attractions, leading industries, and institutions. Illustrated. (Viewed 3 March 2017. A01560-62.)


1889 articles

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1889 - news mention

(3 January 1889). Official list of patent issued to citizens of Connecticut... [with mention: "Trade Marks; Wm. Rogers Manufacturing company, gold, silver and plated wares for household use"]. The Press (Stafford, Springs, CT), presumably p. 2, col. 1. (Viewed 26 December 2020. D01615).

1889 - news mention

(10 October 1889). America in Connecticut: Visit of the International [American] Congress to Willimantic, South Manchester, and Hartford [including paragraph about their visit to the Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.] Hartford Courant, p. 1. (11 September 2018. L00764).

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"Hartford has the reputation of being the birthplace of the electro-plating industry in the United States, so far as applied to table ware: and so it was eminently proper that the delegates should be taken through the extensive works of the William Rogers Manufacturing Company, on Market street. This company do an extensive business in South America and their trade-mark is almost as well known there as in this country." (Excerpt from above.)




18—? - price list

Wm Rogers Manufacturing. Co. (18—?). Genuine Rogers goods. Read the facts within and send for our price list, just issued. Hartford, CT. 4 pp. (Viewed 13 January 2017. C00001-22.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, call no. 974.62 H328ro #3.
  • (See Winterthur 187? listing above as this might be the same brochure.)


1890s

1890 - price list

William Rogers Mfg Co. (1890). Price-list. 86 pp. Hartford, Conn. (Updated 24 April 2017. A00875.)

1890 - price list reprint

William Rogers Manufacturing Co. (1890). Price-list. 86 pp. “Reprint” in Trade catalogues at the Winterthur Museum, Part 2 microfiche (no. 3111, p. 92). (c. 1991). University Publications of America: Bethesda, MD. (Updated 24 April 2017. A00868; A00871; A00876-77.) [2]


1890 articles

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1890 - news mention

(February 1890). Trade gossip [includes paragraph on the Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.; describes recent purchase of company in Norwich, CT, presumably Norwich Cutlery, that makes steel blanks.] The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 122A. (Viewed 4 September 2018. F00233).

1890 - news mention

(April 1890). Trade gossip [includes paragraph that the Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. "reports that their sales for the last year exceeded those of all previous years..."] The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 84. (Viewed 4 September 2018. F00239).

1890 - news mention

(July 1890). Trade gossip [with mention of Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. vs. Hall & Elton dispute]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 85. (Viewed 4 September 2018. F00241).

1890 - news mention

(July 1890). Trade gossip [with paragraph about Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. vs. Rogers & Hamilton dispute]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 85. (Viewed 4 September 2018. F00241-42).

1890 - news mention

(August 1890). Trade gossip [with paragraph about new flatware catalogue by Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 87. (Viewed 4 September 2018. F00246-47).

1890 - news mention

(September 1890). The death of Horace Wilcox ["The king of the silverware trade is dead", with reference to Meriden Britannia Company and mention of Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 31-2. (Viewed 4 September 2018. F00249-52).

1890 - news mention

(2 September 1890). Lawn Tennis Association [with mention: "... The following prizes will be contested for: ... Gents’ Doubles for the ’Wm. Rogers Manufacturing Co.’s Championship Cups’... "]. Democratic Herald (Clyde, New York), presumably p. 2, col. 3. (Viewed 26 December 2020. D01616).



1890 advertisements

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1890 - advertisement

Atkinson House Furnishing Co., Portland, ME. (c. 20 January 1890). Advertisement: "... The Celebrated Wm. Rogers & Son’s Best Quadruple Plate... " [with illustrations of water pitcher set, castor, and basket]. Portland Daily Press (Portland, Maine), unknown page number, col. 6-7. (Viewed 6 July 2019. F01114-15).

1890 - advertisement

Leggett & Mattison, Newark, NY. (17 December 1890). Advertisement: "... They have... almost everything in the line of Silver Ware imaginable of Wm. Rogers & Son’s Quadruple Plate... " [with no illustrations]. The Arcadian Weekly Gazette (Newark, New York), unknown page number, cols. 5-6. (Viewed 3 July 2019. F01067).



1891 - historical information

(1891). On the "The Wm. Rogers Manufacturing Co.", (p. 62, including illustration of building). In Connecticut of to-day: Its chief business centres. Acme Publishing and Engraving: New York. (Viewed 3 March 2017. A01543-45.)


1891 advertisements

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1891 - advertisement

(1891). Wm. Rogers Manufacturing Co. advertisement. In Picturesque New London, (p. 33). C. J. Viets: New London. (Viewed 2 March 2017. A01520.)

1891 - eight advertisements

Wm. Rogers Manufacturing Co. (February - March 1891). Advertisement: "... the highest grade of electro silver plated ware..." The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review. (Viewed 1 September 2018. B00291; E00280; E00285; E00290; E00294; E00300; H00378; H00385).



1892 articles

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April 1892 - news mention

(20 April 1892). Connecticut (mentions of Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. and Rogers Cutlery Co. "corporation returns".) The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 22. (Viewed 28 August 2018. H00352-53.)

May 1892 - news mention

(18 May 1892). Trade gossip (mentions Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.) The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 34. (Viewed 28 August 2018. H00364-65).

"The Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co., Hartford, Conn., have just published a pocket price list of their well-known electro silver-plated table ware. The book contains over sixty five pages and is filled with illustrations. It has a green flexible cover with artistic silver lettering..." (Excerpt from above.)


June 1892 - news mention

(1 June 1892). Connecticut concerns that have applied for space at Chicago [World’s Fair]. [Mention of Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.] The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 12. (Viewed 28 August 2018. H00366-67).



1892 advertisements

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1892 - four advertisements

Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. (April 1892). Advertisements: "Remember this... Genuine Rogers’ Silver Plated Ware..." The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review. (Viewed 27 September 2017. G00714; G00723; G00727-28.)

1892 - four advertisements

Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. (May 1892). Advertisements: "Remember this... Genuine Rogers’ Silver Plated Ware..." The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review. (Viewed 27 September 2017. G00490; G00495; G00733; G00736.)

1892 - five advertisements

Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. (June 1892). Advertisements: "Remember this... Genuine Rogers’ Silver Plated Ware..." The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review. (Viewed 28 September 2017. G00742; G00746; G00753; G00756; G00758.)



c. 1892 - missing pocket price list

Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. (c. 1892). [Price list]. [No copy known to be in a public library.] About 65 pp. (Viewed 28 August 2018. H00364-65).

1893 - promotional booklet

Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. (1893). Silver table ware, how it is made. 20 pp. (“Published in conjunction with World’s Columbian Exposition, Chicago”.) (Updated 28 April 2017. A00520; A00901.)

1893 - promotional booklet reprint

Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. (1893). Silver table ware, how it is made. 20 pp. (“Published in conjunction with World’s Columbian Exposition, Chicago”). “Reprint” in Trade catalogues at Winterthur (microform), (v. 1), (entry 1682, p. 293), (1984). Clearwater Pub. Co.: New York. (Viewed 19 June 2016. A00518-19; A00902.) [3]

1893 - historical information

D.H. Hurd & Co. (1893). Listing: Rogers, Manufacturing Co, Wm. (The), Hartford, CT, (page 209). ["Manufacturers Electro Silver-Plated Table Ware; Rogers Brand."] In Town and city atlas of the State of Connecticut. Compiled from government surveys, county records and personal investigations. Boston, MA; 223 pp. (Viewed 8 January 2017. A00514; A01459.)

1893 - Wm Rogers Mfg Co in exposition

(1893). World’s Columbian Exposition, 1893 (Chicago), Official catalogue, Part VIII. [Exposition dates: 1 May - 30 October 1893; listed: Wm. Rogers Manufacturing Company, (p. 28)]. W. B. Conkey Company: Chicago. (Viewed 8 January 2017. A00850; A01460; AAA00588.)

1893 - Wm Rogers Mfg Co in exposition

(1898). Connecticut at the World’s Fair: Report of the commissioners from Connecticut of the Columbian Exhibition of 1893 at Chicago. [Listed: Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. (p. 128)]. Case, Lockwood & Brainard Company: Hartford, CT. (Viewed 2 March 2017. A01528-31.)

1893 - directory listing

(1893). "William Rogers Mfg." listings. In The New England business directory and gazetteer, [pp. 1415 (Cutlery Manufacturers, incl. "Rogers Cutlery Co."); 1546 (Silver Plated Ware Manufs.); 1813 (Manufacturing Companies, "Rogers Cutlery Co."); 1816 (Manufacturing Companies)]. (Sampson & Murdock Company: Boston, MA). (Viewed 5 May 2020. H01348-49; H01363; H01369-70; H01374).


1893 advertisements

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1893 - thirteen advertisements

Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. (January-March 1893). Advertisements: "None better... New catalogue for the asking...." (with illustration of pie server). The Iron Age. (Viewed 8 May 2018. G02091; G02093-2999; G02516; G02518; G02521-36).

1893 - three advertisements

W. S. Wilkinson & Co., Olean, New York. (c. 7, c. 11, c. 12 December 1893). Advertisements: "We have largely increased our stock of silver plated flat ware and added a fine line of plated hollow ware... Wm. Rogers Manufacturing Co. ... " [with no illustrations]. Olean Herald (Olean, New York). (Viewed 3 July 2019. F01068-71).



c. 1893 - design catalogue (missing)

Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. (c. 1893). [Catalogue]. (Number of pages unknown. No copy known to be in a public library. Viewed 8 May 2018. G02091; G02093).


1894 articles

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1894 - news mention

(21 February 1894). Trade gossip (including a paragraph on Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. and their new Ormonde pattern. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 26. (Viewed 5 September 2018. F00290).

1894 - news mention

(14 March 1894). Connecticut (with statement of the corporation returns of Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.). The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 19. (Viewed 5 September 2018. F00292).



1894 advertisements

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1894 - advertisement

Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. (1894). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the Celebrated Rogers Brand of Silver Plated Ware... Victoria Tea Spoon... Cromwell Bouillon Spoon ... 66-68 Market Street, Hartford, Conn. ... Factories: Hartford... Norwich... Taunton, Mass. ..." [with illustrations of the spoons in the patterns]. Connecticut Business Directory, unknown page number. (Viewed 15 June 2020. J00065; J00068).

  • Offline - New Haven Museum library, Connecticut.

1894 - advertisement

Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. (7 February 1894). Advertisement: "New novelties in silver plated ware..." (with five illustrations showing the following patterns: Columbus, Cromwell and Victoria). The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review. (Viewed 28 August 2018. B00222.)

1894 - six advertisements

Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. (October-December 1894). Advertisements: "Our Latest is the Ormonde..." Hardware. (Viewed 21 September 2017. G00546; G00556; G00564; G00570; G00578; G00585.)



1894 - patent - design for a spoon, fork, or similar article

Sidney Smith, assignor to the Williams Rogers Manufacturing Company. (5 June 1894; filed 7 May 1894). Design 23,326; serial no. 510,406: Design for a spoon, fork, or similar article. (Viewed 31 March 2018. AAA01668).


1895 advertisements

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1895 - advertisement

(10 April 1895). Advertisement: Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [Illustration of Ormonde pattern spoon.] In (10 April 1895), Hardware v. 11, p. 106. (Viewed 30 April 2017. A02334; A02338.)

1895 - advertisement

Leggett & Mattison, Newark, NY. (27 November 1895). Advertisement: "... A large assortment of Wm. Rogers & Son Plated Ware... " [with no illustrations]. The Arcadian Weekly Gazette (Newark, New York), p. 1. (Viewed 23 May 2019. H00976-77).



1895 - patent - Design for a spoon, fork

Sidney Smith, assignor to William Rogers Manufacturing Company. (14 May 1895). Design no. 24,298; serial no. 540,529: Design for a spoon, fork. (Viewed 8 March 2018. AAA01035.)

1896 - design catalogue

Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. (1896). [Catalogue no. 42]. Hartford, CT. Number of pages unknown. (Viewed 13 January 2017.)

  • Offline - University of California, Santa Barbara, Special Coll., Romaine Trade Catalogues.

1896 - promotional booklet

Hooker, Isabella Beecher / Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. (1896). A brief sketch of the life of Harriet Beecher Stowe. 16 pp. [Notes; "Promotional biography to advertise souvenir spoon designed by Isabella Beecher Hooker in memory of her sister. Advertisement for ’Uncle Tom’s Cabin’ souvenir tea spoon, Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co., Hartford, Conn., including illustration, on back cover.] (Viewed 20 August 2018. L00640).


1896 advertisements

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1896 - two advertisements

Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. (14 & 28 October 1896). Advertisements [with no product illustrations]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review. (Viewed 30 August 2018. B00271-72.)

1896 - three advertisements

Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. (25 November, 9 December, 23 December 1896). Advertisement: "Uncle Tom’s Cabin, sterling silver souvenir spoon..." The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review. (Viewed 30 August 2018. B00273-75.)



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1897 - advertisement

Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. (6 January 1897). Advertisement: "Uncle Tom’s cabin, sterling silver souvenir spoon..." [with illustration of spoon]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 3. (Viewed 4 September 2018. F00217).

1897 - five advertisements

Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. (20 January 1897). Advertisement [with no product illustrations]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review. (Viewed 4 September 2018. C00247; F00213; F00222, F00226; F00229).

1897 - three advertisements

Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. / Silversmiths’ Building, Chicago. (24 February 1897). Advertisement: [company moving presumably an office / display room into the building] [no product illustrations]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review. (Viewed 4 September 2018. C00249; F00211; F00232).

1897 - advertisement

Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. (31 March 1897). Advertisement: "A new idea and a good one..." [with illustration of salt or pepper shaker]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 39. (Viewed 4 September 2018. F00216).



c. 1897 - historical information

Davis, William T. (Ed.) (c. 1897). On "Wm. Rogers Manufacturing Co.", (p. 832). In The New England states, their constitutional, judicial, educational, commercial, professional and industrial history, vol. 2. Boston: D. H. Hurd & Co. (Viewed 9 June 2017. A02626; A02635.)

1897 - design catalogue

Sears, Roebuck & Co. (1897). Wm. Rogers Mfg Co silverware [including the Yale pattern (berry spoon and pie knife).] In 1897 Sears Roebuck catalogue, pp. 441-42. New York: Chelsea House Publishers. (Updated 21 June 2020. A02406; A02408-09.)


1898 advertisements

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1898 - three advertisements

Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. (6 July, 20 July, 3 August 1898). Advertisement [no illustrations]. Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review. (Viewed 3 September 2018. D00275; D00282; D00290).

1898 - four advertisements

Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. (17 August, 31 August, 14 September, 28 September 1898). Advertisement [with no product illustrations]. Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review. (Viewed 3 September 2018. C00218; C00232; C00243; D00298).




The William Rogers Mfg. Co. (and Wm. Rogers & Son brand) became part of the International Silver Company after 1898. After this date, it is assumed that any design patents utilized by the William Rogers Mfg. Co. and Wm. Rogers & Son were assigned to the International Silver Company. (See the ISC historical documentation page).



after 1898 - design catalogue

Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. / ISC. (after 1898). Price list of electro silver plated table ware, manufactured by the Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co., international silver co., successor, Meriden, Conn. [possibly catalogue no. 48 (see entry notes). 57 pp. (Viewed 6 May 2017. A02383.)

after 1898 - design catalogue

Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. / ISC. (after 1898). Price list of electro silver plated table ware, manufactured by the Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co., international silver co., successor, Meriden, Conn. 107 pp. (Viewed 20 August 2018. L00639).

c. after 1898 - guarantee

Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. (c. after 1898). Guarantee: (eagle) Wm. Rogers (star)... Wm. Rogers Mfg Co. [/ International Silver Co. presumably]; Meriden, Connecticut. (Viewed 15 June 2020. D01472).


1899 advertisements

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1899 - advertisement

Woodward & Bro., Wilmington, DE. (21 December 1899 Advertisement: "Holiday shoppers... The Wm Rogers Mfg. Co’s [/ International Silver Co.] Triple-plated ... " [with no illustrations]. Evening Journal (Wilmington, Delaware), unknown page number, cols. 5-6. (Viewed 24 June 2019. D00997).

1899 - advertisement

Clark Hardware Co., presumably Jamestown, NY. (23 December 1899). Advertisement: "We mean what we say, Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ International Silver Co.] Triple Plated Knives or Forks... [with no illustration]. The Evening Journal (Jamestown, NY), p. 4, cols. 6-7. (Viewed 22 May 2019. H00938 ).



1900s

1900 - news mention

(5 February 1900). [No article heading; listing the William Rogers Manufacturing Company, Hartford as "Factory H" of the International Silver Company]. The Daily Morning Journal and Courier (New Haven, CT), p. 1, col. 7. (Viewed 30 September 2018. B00566-67).

1900 - spotlighted advertisement mention

Aldrich, Barton, VT. (26 March 1900). Advertisement: "A true history of Rogers & Bro. ... Rogers Brothers Manufacturing Co. ... Rogers, Smith & Co. ... Wm. Rogers Manufacturing Co. ... Meriden Britannia Co. ... 1847 Rogers Brothers... International Silver Co. ... " [with no illustrations]. Orleans County Monitor (Barton, VT), presumably p. 5, cols. 5-6.


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1900 - advertisement

Wm. Hengerer Co., Buffalo, NY. (22 February 1900). Advertisement: ".... Silver Plated Ware... Wm. Rogers Manufacturing Co. [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. Buffalo Evening News (New York), p. 2, col. 8. (Viewed 18 July 2020. L01649-50).

1900 - advertisement

Woodward & Bro., Wilmington, DE. (12 December 1900). Advertisement: "Holiday shoppers... The Wm Roger[s] Mfg. Co’s [/ International Silver Co.] Triple-plated ... " [with no illustrations]. The Sun (Wilmington, Delaware), unknown page number, cols. 5-6. (Viewed 24 June 2019. D00992).

1900 - advertisement

Thomas H. Bradley, presumably Watertown, NY. (22 December 1900). Advertisement: "... look at a most complete line of ... William Rogers & Son’s [/ International Silver Co.] silver plated ware, which make useful presents for Christmas for a lady... " [with no illustration]. Watertown Herald (Watertown, New York), p. 1, col. 7. (Viewed 21 May 2019. H00931-32).



c. 1900 - design catalogue

Wm Rogers Mfg. Co. (c. 1900). [Catalogue no. 35... high-grade hollow ware]. 80 pp. (Viewed 17 August 2018. L00558).

1901 - news brief

Hartford Times. (25 July 1901). International Silver Co sues Hartford parties [of the S. L. & G. H. Rogers company]. Meriden Weekly Republican, p. 6, col. 6. (Viewed 24 November 2020. F01893).

"The International Silver company has brought suit in the district court of the United States against... [persons] who are dealers in silver plated ware, under the firm name of S. L. & G. H. Rogers. It alleges that the defendants are infringing a trademark.

The company states... that in May, 1899, it became owners of the Meriden Britannia company and the William Rogers Manufacturing company, including the trademarks of the companies. It claims that the defendants are selling silverware under the trademark of ’Rogers Brothers’ and ’Rogers’ similar to those of the company..." (Excerpt from above.)


1901 - spotlighted advertisement mention

Simeon L. and George H. Rogers Company. (18 May 1901). Advertisement: "... Sterling silver and silver plated ware... Facts about Rogers trade-marks... " [with mention of Rogers Bros. Manufacturing Co.; Rogers, Smith & Co.; Rogers & Bro.; 1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Co.; Wm. Rogers Manufacturing Co.] [with no product illustrations]. The American Artisan and Hardware Record, p. 7. (Viewed 6 July 2021. R01453).


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1901 - advertisement

E. P. Miller, Albany, NY. (30 January 1901). Advertisement: "... The Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ International Silver Co.] Knives and Forks..." [with no illustrations]. The Coeymans Herald (Coeymans, New York), p. 1, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 16 May 2020. H01544).

1901 - advertisement

Glessner & Washburn, Minneapolis, MN. (30 November 1901). Advertisement: "... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ... 6 knives and 6 forks... " [with no illustrations]. The Minneapolis Journal (Minneapolis, MN), unknown page number, cols. 6-7. (Viewed 6 July 2019. F01116-17).



1902 - article mention

(4 September 1902). Alterations on [International] Silver Co.’s various shops (with mention of Barbour Silver Co., "Factory E" [Meriden Britannia Co.], "Wallingford" [Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co.], Watrous Manufacturing Co., and William Rogers Mfg. Co.). Meriden Weekly Republican, p. 2, col. 1. (Viewed 3 July 2020. F01352-53).


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1902 - advertisement

International Silver Co. (4 September 1902). Advertisement: "... Makers of wares in Sterling Silver, Gold and Silver Plate and Rich Cut Glass... Salesrooms: Meriden, New York, Chicago, Hamilton, Ontario; Factories: ’A,’ formerly Barbour Silver Co., ’E,’ formerly Meriden Britannia Co., ’F’ formerly Meriden Silver Plate Co., ’N,’ formerly Wilcox Silver Plate Co. Also Bridgeport [presumably Holmes & Edwards], Derby [presumably Derby Silver Co.], Hartford [presumably Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.], Norwich [presumably Norwich Cutlery], Waterbury [presumably Rogers & Brother and Rogers & Hamilton], Wallingford [presumably Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. and Watrous Manufacturing Co.], Lyons, N.Y. [presumably Manhattan Silver Plate Co.] and Canada [with no illustrations]. Meriden Weekly Republican, p. 3, col. 6. (Viewed 28 June 2020. F01266).

1902 - advertisement

I. T. Branigan, presumably Worthington, MN. (28 November 1902). Advertisement: "... Special Bargain... A few sets of Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ... Knives and Forks... " [with no illustrations]. The Worthington Advance (Worthington, Minnesota), unknown page number, col. 2. (Viewed 14 July 2019. H01067-68).

1902 - advertisement

Butler Cash Department Store, Butler, MO. (11 December 1902). Advertisement: "... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ... teaspoons... " [with no illustrations]. The Butler Weekly Times (Butler, Missouri), p. 1, col. 3. (Viewed 6 July 2019. F01118-19).

1902 - advertisement

International Silver Co. (11 December 1902). Advertisement: "... Makers of wares in Sterling Silver, Gold and Silver Plate and Rich Cut Glass... Salesrooms: Meriden, New York, Chicago, Hamilton, Ontario; Factories: ’A,’ formerly Barbour Silver Co., ’E,’ formerly Meriden Britannia Co., ’F’ formerly Meriden Silver Plate Co., ’N,’ formerly Wilcox Silver Plate Co. Also Bridgeport [presumably Holmes & Edwards], Derby [presumably Derby Silver Co.], Hartford [presumably Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.], Norwich [presumably Norwich Cutlery], Waterbury [presumably Rogers & Brother and Rogers & Hamilton], Wallingford [presumably Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. and Watrous Manufacturing Co.], Lyons, N.Y. [presumably Manhattan Silver Plate Co.] and Canada [with no illustrations]. Meriden Weekly Republican, p. 3, col. 6. (Viewed 2 July 2020. F01301).



1903 articles

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1903 - news brief

(January 1903). Untitled news brief mentioning Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ International Silver Company], Barbour Silver Co. [/ISC]. House Furnishing Review, p. 32, col. 1. (Viewed 28 July 2020. G01137).

1903 - article

(5 March 1903). Wm Rogers’ shop; wellknown Hartford silver concern coming here; Reported that it will be installed in the C. Rogers’ Factory in Butler Street. Meriden Weekly Republican, p. 6, col. 4. (Viewed 29 June 2020. F01273-74).

"... The William Rogers Mfg. Co. of Hartford is one of the most important outside plants in the control of the International Silver Co... At the C. Rogers & Bro. factory it was said yesterday that about twenty-five employes were laid off because of the suspension of the plating department ..." (Excerpt from above.)




1903 advertisements

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1903 - two advertisements

International Silver Company. (January-February 1903). Advertisements: "Makers of Wares of Sterling and Silver Plate... [Factories:] The Barbour Silver Co., The Holmes & Edwards Silver Co., Meriden Britannia Co., The Meriden Silver Plate Co., Rogers & Brother, Wilcox Silver Plate Co., The Meriden Cut Glass Co., The Derby Silver Co., Manhattan Silver Plate Co., The Forbes Silver Co., The Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co., The Rogers & Hamilton Co.; Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co., The Watrous Mfg. Co." House Furnishing Review. (Viewed 7 October 2017. G01135; G01151.)

1903 - four advertisements

International Silver Company. (March-June 1903). Advertisements: "... Makers of Wares in Sterling and Silver Plate... [Factories:] The Barbour Silver Co., The Holmes & Edwards Silver Co., Meriden Britannia Co., The Meriden Silver Plate Co., Rogers & Brother, Wilcox Silver Plate Co., The Meriden Cut Glass Co., The Derby Silver Co., The Forbes Silver Co., The Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co., The Rogers & Hamilton Co.; Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co., The Watrous Mfg. Co., Middletown Plate Co. ..." House Furnishing Review. (Viewed 7 October 2017. G01154; G01159.)

1903 - advertisement

International Silver Co. (10 December 1903). Advertisement: "... Makers of wares in Sterling Silver, Gold and Silver Plate and Rich Cut Glass... Salesrooms: Meriden, New York, Chicago, Hamilton, Ontario; Factories: ’A,’ formerly Barbour Silver Co., ’E,’ formerly Meriden Britannia Co., ’F’ formerly Meriden Silver Plate Co., ’H,’ formerly Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co., ’N,’ formerly Wilcox Silver Plate Co. Also Bridgeport [presumably Holmes & Edwards], Derby [presumably Derby Silver Co.], Norwich [presumably Norwich Cutlery], Waterbury [presumably Rogers & Brother and Rogers & Hamilton], Wallingford [presumably Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. and Watrous Manufacturing Co.], Lyons, N.Y. [presumably Manhattan Silver Plate Co.] and Canada [with no illustrations]. Meriden Weekly Republican, p. 3, col. 6. (Viewed 2 July 2020. F01302).



1904 advertisements

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1904 - advertisement

Macy’s, New York. (23 October 1904). Advertisement: Mid-Autumn Sale of Silverware... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. New York Tribune, p. 12, col. 3. (Viewed 18 Aprl 2020. D01177-78).

1904 - advertisement

Meyers Bros.’ Department Store, Newport News, VA. (3 December 1904). Advertisement: "... Christmas Sale... Wm. Rogers & Sons [/ International Silver Co.] extra quality silver plated cutlery in the newest and most artistic designs..." [with no related illustrations]. Virginia Gazette (Williamsburg, VA), p. 4, cols. 4-6. (Viewed 23 April 2020. D01283-84).



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1905 - advertisement

E. P. Miller, Albany, New York. (21 April 1905). Advertisement: "Rogers best plated ware... Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.’s [/ ISC] ... " Altamont Enterprise (Altamont, New York), presumably p. 8, cols. 5-6. (Viewed 9 February 2019. F00552).

1905 - advertisement

International Silver Company. (4 October 1905). Advertisement: "Rich American cut glass..." [including listing of Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.; with illustration of product design]. The Jewelers’ Circular — Weekly, p. 27. (Viewed 2 September 2018. H00386.)

1905 - advertisement

International Silver Company. (25 October 1905). Advertisement [including listing of Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.; with product illustration]. The Jewelers’ Circular — Weekly, p. 33. (Viewed 2 September 2018. H00399).

1905 - advertisement

International Silver Company. (1 November 1905). Advertisement: "Rich American cut glass..." [including listing of Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.; with product illustration]. The Jewelers’ Circular — Weekly, p. 31. (Viewed 2 September 2018. D00253).

1905 - advertisement

International Silver Company. (8 November 1905). Advertisement: "... Many new and seasonable goods..." [includes listing of Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.; no illustration]. The Jewelers’ Circular — Weekly, p. 37. (Viewed 2 September 2018. D00257).



1906 - historical information

Gillespie, Charles Bancroft & Curtis, George Munson. (1906). Biographies of Rogers Bros. Co. (Waterbury) and Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. (Hartford) management: George Redfield Curtis (director) (pp. 305-08 including portrait); Horace C. Wilcox (director) (pp. 530-32 including portrait). In A century of Meriden: A historic record and pictorial description of the town of Meriden, Connecticut and the men who made it, from earliest settlement to close of its first century of incorporation, (Part II). 1248 pp overall. (Viewed 19 November 2016. A00791-92.)


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1906 - advertisement

Bennett’s, Omaha, NE. (22 April 1906). Advertisement: "... Silverware... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no related illustrations]. Omaha Sunday Bee (Nebraska), editorial section, p. 1. (Viewed 23 June 2019. D00976-77).

1906 - advertisement

International Silver Company. (14 June 1906). Advertisement: "... Makers of Wares in Sterling Silver, Gold and Silver Plate and Rich Cut Glass, Salesrooms[:] Meriden, New York, Chicago, San Francisco... Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co." [with no illustrations]. Meriden Morning Record, p. 7, col. 1. (Viewed 23 October 2018. B01192).



1907 - article mention

(6 May 1907). Hartford the hub of the wheel of commerce of Connecticut ("William Rogers Manufacturing Company [/ International Silver Co.], electroplating" mention). New York Herald, unknown page number. (Viewed 23 April 2020. C01210).


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1907 - advertisement

A. H. Jenks & Son, presumably Dansville, New York. (25 April 1907). Advertisement: "Silver Plated Table Ware, Rogers Bros. 1847 [/ ISC] Brand and Rogers & Bro. [/ ISC] A1 ’Star Brand’... Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ ISC] ’Anchor’ Brand..." The Dansville Express (Dansville, NY), presumably p. 3, col. 5. (Viewed 9 February 2019. F00553-54).

1907 - advertisement

Goldenberg’s, Washington, DC. (17 November 1907). Advertisement: "... Rogers’ Silverware... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. 8. (Viewed 24 June 2019. C00882).

1907 - advertisement

International Silver Co. (10 December 1907). Advertisement: "... Makers of wares in Sterling Silver, Gold and Silver Plate and Rich Cut Glass... Salesrooms: Meriden, New York, Chicago, Hamilton, Ontario; Factories: ’A,’ formerly Barbour Silver Co., ’E,’ formerly Meriden Britannia Co., ’F,’ formerly Meriden Silver Plate Co., ’H,’ formerly Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.; ’N,’ formerly Wilcox Silver Plate Co.; also Bridgeport [presumably Holmes & Edwards], Derby [presumably Derby Silver Co.], Norwich [presumably Norwich Cutlery], Waterbury [presumably Rogers & Brother and Rogers & Hamilton], Wallingford [presumably Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. and Watrous Manufacturing Co.], and Canada" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Morning Record, p. 9, col. 1. (Viewed 29 June 2020. F01272).



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1908 - advertisement

Macy’s, New York. (19 January 1908). Advertisement: "... Plated and Sterling Silver and Cutlery... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. New-York Tribune, part V, p. 1, cols. 6-7. (Viewed 25 June 2019. E00827-28).

1908 - advertisement

International Silver Co. (2 April 1908). Advertisement: "... Makers of wares in Sterling Silver, Gold and Silver Plate and Rich Cut Glass... Salesrooms: Meriden, New York, Chicago, Hamilton, Ontario; Factories: ’A,’ formerly Barbour Silver Co., ’E,’ formerly Meriden Britannia Co., ’F,’ formerly Meriden Silver Plate Co., ’H,’ formerly Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.; ’N,’ formerly Wilcox Silver Plate Co.; also Bridgeport [presumably Holmes & Edwards], Derby [presumably Derby Silver Co.], Norwich [presumably Norwich Cutlery], Waterbury [presumably Rogers & Brother and Rogers & Hamilton], Wallingford [presumably Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. and Watrous Manufacturing Co.], and Canada" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Morning Record, p. 7, col. 1. (Viewed 2 July 2020. F01303).

1908 - advertisement

International Silver Co. (11 June 1908). Advertisement: "... Makers of wares in Sterling Silver, Gold and Silver Plate and Rich Cut Glass... Salesrooms: Meriden, New York, Chicago, Hamilton, Ontario; Factories: ’A,’ formerly Barbour Silver Co., ’E,’ formerly Meriden Britannia Co., ’F,’ formerly Meriden Silver Plate Co., ’H,’ formerly Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.; ’N,’ formerly Wilcox Silver Plate Co.; also Bridgeport [presumably Holmes & Edwards], Derby [presumably Derby Silver Co.], Norwich [presumably Norwich Cutlery], Waterbury [presumably Rogers & Brother and Rogers & Hamilton], Wallingford [presumably Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. and Watrous Manufacturing Co.], and Canada" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Weekly Republican, p. 3, col. 1. (Viewed 22 October 2020. F01625).

1908 - advertisement

International Silver Co. (13 August 1908). Advertisement: "... Makers of wares in Sterling Silver, Gold and Silver Plate and Rich Cut Glass... Salesrooms: Meriden, New York, Chicago, Hamilton, Ontario; Factories: ’A,’ formerly Barbour Silver Co., ’E,’ formerly Meriden Britannia Co., ’F,’ formerly Meriden Silver Plate Co., ’H,’ formerly Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.; ’N,’ formerly Wilcox Silver Plate Co.; also Bridgeport [presumably Holmes & Edwards], Derby [presumably Derby Silver Co.], Norwich [presumably Norwich Cutlery], Waterbury [presumably Rogers & Brother and Rogers & Hamilton], Wallingford [presumably Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. and Watrous Manufacturing Co.], and Canada" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Weekly Republican, p. 3, col. 1. (Viewed 10 November 2020. F01866).

1908 - advertisement

J. A. Baillargeon & Co., Seattle, WA. (15 December 1908). Advertisement: "... We’re selling Wm. Rogers & Sons [sic] [/ International Silver Co.] Table Silver, because it is good... " [with no illustrations]. The Star (Seattle, Washington), p. 4, cols. 7-8. (Viewed 15 July 2019. H01075).



1909 - design catalogue

Benj. Allen & Co. (wholesaler). (1909). Annual illustrated price list: Watches, diamonds, jewelry, sterling silver and silver plated ware, cut glass, clocks and optical goods. [Thirty-sixth catalogue. Including Wm. Rogers & Son (/ International Silver Co.) (with illustrations showing different flatware patterns including Alhambra, Arbutus, Argyle, Flower, Florida, Oxford, Mayflower, Round, Shell, Tipped), pp. 435, 454.] Chicago: Benj. Allen & Co. (Viewed 29 April 2020. H01254).


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1909 - advertisement

Liebig Company. (7 January 1909). Advertisement: "Handsome silver plated spoon given for a metal top for a Liebig Company’s Extract of Beef jar... This teaspoon is full size and exclusive Rose Pattern... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with abstract illustration of spoon]. The Sun (Baltimore, Maryland), unknown page number, col. 1. (Viewed 2 June 2019. E00620).

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1909 - three advertisements

Table Talk Publishing Co. (April - June 1909). Advertisements: "High-grade silverware given away; We are pleased to announce to our subscribers... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Company] ... beautiful Arbutus Pattern, Bright Finish... " [with six illustrations showing cutlery in the pattern]. Table Talk. (Viewed 23 July 2020. L01819-21).

1909 - advertisement

Table Talk Publishing Co. (July - September 1909). Advertisements: "High-grade silverware given away; We are pleased to announce to our subscribers... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Company] ... beautiful Arbutus Pattern, Bright Finish... " [with six illustrations showing cutlery in the pattern]. Table Talk. (Viewed 23 July 2020. L01822-24).

1909 - advertisement

Howland Dry Goods Co., Bridgeport, CT. (14 July 1909). Advertisement: "Howland’s Mill End Sale... Silverware from Wm. Rogers & Sons [/ISC]— Spoons and knives... " [with no illustrations]. The Farmer (Bridgeport, CT), presumably p. 3, col. 3. (Viewed 15 April 2020. D01135-36).

1909 - advertisement

International Silver Company. (1 September 1909). Advertisement: "Sterling Silver, Silver Plate and Cut Glass... Factories: The Barbour Silver Co., The Holmes & Edwards Silver Co., Meriden Britannia Co., The Meriden Cut Glass Co., 1847 Rogers Bros., Rogers & Brother; Rogers, Smith & Co.; Wilcox Silver Plate Co., The Derby Silver Co., The Meriden Silver Plate Co., The Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co., The Rogers & Hamilton Co.; Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co., The Watrous Mfg. Co." The Jewelers’ Circular, p. 31. (Viewed 19 September 2017. G00475.)



1910s

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1910 - advertisement

Liebig Company’s Extract of Beef. (1 January 1910). Advertisement: "Beautiful Spoons and Forks Practically Free... we give you these beautiful, full-sized, heavily-plated teaspoons and forks, of exclusive rose pattern, furnished in ’French Gray’ like the newest Sterling ware... by Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with abstract illustration of spoons]. The Boston Cooking School Magazine of Culinary Science and Domestic Economics, p. IX. (Viewed 3 June 2019. E00621).

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1910 - two advertisements

Sanger, presumably Honeoye Falls, NY. (c. 21 April & c. 12 May 1910). Advertisement: "... Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. ... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. The Honeoye Falls Times (Honeoye Falls, NY). (Viewed 30 May 2019. C00851-55).

1910 - advertisement

The Whitehouse, Spokane, WA. (23 December 1910). Advertisement: "... A Christmas Half-Price Sale... Wm. Rogers & Sons’ [/ International Silver Co.] AA Teaspoons... " [with no illustrations]. The Spokane Press (Washington), presumably p. 9, cols. 5-7. (Viewed 2 June 2020. 1952-54).



1910? - promotional booklet

(1910?). Wm. Rogers Manufacturing Co. / (ISC). Promotional pages showing Sunkist designs (orange spoon, coffee spoon, teaspoon, salad fork, oyster fork, child’s knife, child’s fork), pp. 16-17, 22, 24. In Recipes for dainty dishes: Culinary, toilet and medicinal hints. 40 pp. Chicago: California Fruit Growers Exchange. (Updated 9 May 2017. A02302-06; A02402.)


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1911 - advertisement

The California Fruit Growers’ Exchange, Chicago, IL. (18 March 1911). Advertisement: "... By saving your ’Red Ball’ oranges and lemon wrappers,, you can easily secure a full set of genuine Rogers orange spoons, dessert spoons and fruit knives... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with illustrations of two spoons and a knife]. Detriot Free Press, p. 7. (Viewed 4 June 2019. E00622).

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1911 - advertisement

The Porteous & Mitchell Co., presumably Norwich, CT. (8 November 1911). Advertisement: "... Wm. Rogers & Sons" [/ International Silver Co.] [with illustrations of spoons, Alhambra and Arbutus patterns; child’s set, Arbutus pattern; fork, Daisy pattern]. Norwich Bulletin (Connecticut), p. 7. (Viewed 6 October 2018. B00773-74).



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1912 - advertisement

Omaha Bee, NE [promotion]. (12 May 1912). Advertisement: "... Wm. Rogers & Son[s] [/ International Silver Co.] ... Why we named this pattern Le Necessaire... Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. ... " [with photos of 11 pieces of cutlery, full size, Le Necessaire pattern]. Omaha Daily Bee (Nebraska), p. 8. (Viewed 25 June 2019. E00824-26).

1912 - advertisement

Goldman Bros., St. Louis, MO. (24 November 1912). Advertisement: "... if you buy [furniture] from us, this beautiful Silver Service is what you will get... It contains 26 pieces, consisting of 6 knives, 6 teaspoons, 6 tablespoons, 6 forks, 1 sugar shell and 1 butter knife, all complete with a fine Solid Oak Chest with drawer... Wm. Rogers & Son[s] [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with abstract illustration]. St. Louis Post-Dispatch, p. 9B. (Viewed 4 June 2019. E00623).

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1913 - advertisement

O’Neill-Adams Co., New York. (1 June 1913). Advertisement: "... Silver Plated Flat-Ware... William Rogers Manufacturing Co. [/ISC] ..." [with no illustration]. The sun (New York), p. 8. (Viewed 9 February 2019. E00598-99).

1913 - advertisement

Boston Store, Chicago. (19 October 1913). Advertisement: "... 20 Mule Team Borax ... Doubles the cleansing power of any soap... The package tops are redeemed for genuine Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] guaranteed silver plated teaspoons... " [with no illustration]. Chicago Daily Tribune, p. C8. (Viewed 4 June 2019. E00624).

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1913 - advertisement

Pacific Coast Borax Co., Chicago, IL. (29 October 1913). Advertisement: "These handsome Oak Leaf pattern, French Gray finish, genuine Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] spoons are given free to the users of 20 Mule Team Borax... " [with illustration of spoon]. Chicago Daily Tribune, p. 9. (Viewed 4 June 2019. E00625).

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1914 - design catalogue

Wyeth Hardware & Manufacturing Company. (1914). Wyeth’s Annual Catalogue (1914 Hardware Edition, catalog no. 104). [Includes Wm. Rogers & Son / International Silver Co. (with illustrations showing Daisy and Isabella patterns), pp. 971-78.] St. Joseph, Missouri: Wyeth Hardware & Manufacturing Company. (Viewed 27 April 2020. H01227).

1914 - announcement / brochure excerpt

(March 1914). Announcement / excerpt of Importers Coffee Ltd., New Orleans, 4-page leaflet including a 26-piece set of Wm. Rogers & Son / (ISC) with illustration. In Coffee and tea industries and the flavor field, v. 37, p. 322. (Viewed 29 April 2017. A03210-11.)


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1914 - advertisement

Hickel Commission Co., St. Louis, MO. (3 March 1914). Advertisement: "... Free! Wm. Rogers & Son’s [/ International Silver Co.] guaranteed spoons... by saving the Coupons in Each Package of Belle Springs Butter... " [with illustration of spoon]. St. Louis Post-Dispatch, p. 15. (Viewed 2 June 2019. E00627).

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1914 - advertisement

California Fruit Growers Exchange, Chicago. (9 April 1914). Advertisement: "Open a ’Sunkist’ orange! ... ’Sunkist’ silverware... Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. ... " [/ International Silver Co.] [with illustration of spoon with orange]. The Evening World (New York), p. 6. (Viewed 22 May 2019. H00940-41).



1915 - design catalogue

The Sperry & Hutchinson Co. - The Hamilton Corporation. (1915). National Service catalog (green trading stamps) [catalog T]: Wm Rogers Manufacturing Co. silverware / (ISC), (pp. 10-12, 52-3: #7108-7149). (Viewed 3 March 2017. A01563-67.)

1915 - spotlighted advertisement - Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. presumably in Panama-Pacific Exposition

International Silver Company. (1 March 1915). Advertisement: "The International Silver Co. invite the trade to visit their exhibit at the Panama-Pacific Exposition [20 February - 4 December 1915] Varied Industries Building, Section Fifteen... Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. ... " [with illustration presumably of ISC’s architectural booth display]. Hardware Dealers’ Magazine, unknown page number. (Viewed 30 April 2020. D00860).

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1915 advertisements

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1915 - advertisement

National Souvenir Spoon Co., Chicago. (11 February 1915). Advertisement: "Begin your collection of 48 stunning state seal souvenir spoons... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with seven illustrations of spoons for Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin]. Colman’s Rural World (St. Louis, Missouri), p. 16. (Viewed 14 June 2019. E00660).

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1915 - advertisement

Canadian Souvenir Spoon Co., Toronto, Canada. (20 February 1915). Advertisement: "Made in Canada! Dominion Coat-of-Arms Spoons for Toronto Globe Readers... Made by Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] in Canada... " [with illustration of spoon]. The Globe (Toronto, Canada), p. 11. (Viewed 7 June 2019. E00661).

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1915 - advertisement

Royal Souvenir Co., Bellingham, WA. (10 June 1915). Advertisement: "... ’Washington State’ Spoons... Wm. Rogers & Son... International Silver Co. ... " [with illustration of spoon]. The Lynden Tribune (Lynden, Washington), p. 6, cols. 4-6. (Viewed 23 June 2019. D00978-79).

1915 - advertisement

F. E. Burr, presumably Barre, VT. (24 December 1915). Advertisement: "Holiday goods... Twelve makes and patterns of Tableware, including... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no product illustrations]. The Barre Daily Times (Barre, VT), p. 8, cols. 6-7. (Viewed 10 July 2021. R00080).

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1916 advertisements

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1916 - advertisement

(1916). Wm. Rogers Manufacturing Co. / (ISC) advertisement, (p. 31). In Woodmen of the World Convention: Souvenir of Niagara Falls [Held at Niagara Falls, Canada, March 15th, 16th and 17th, 1916.] Niagara Falls, ON. (Viewed 2 March 2017. A01521.)

1916 - advertisement

A. L. Kimbriel’s Drug Store, Durant, OK. (2 June 1916). Advertisement: "This 26 Piece Silver Service Given for 600 Certificates... Genuine Wm. Rogers & Sons’ [sic; / International Silver Co.] extra quality ware... artistic pattern... " [with abstract illustration of silverware in chest]. Durant Weekly News (Durant, Oklahoma), p. 4, cols. 5-6. (Viewed 15 July 2019. H01076-77).

1916 - advertisement

The Porteus & Mitchell Co., presumably Norwich, CT. (7 November 1916). Advertisement: "... Buy now for Christmas... Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ International Silver Co.] ... Alhambra Pattern... Daisy Pattern... Windsor or Plain Patterns... " [with no related product illustrations]. Norwich Bulletin (Norwich, CT), p. 7, cols. 5-7. (Viewed 29 December 2020. D01676).

1916 - advertisement

F. E. Burr, Barre, VT. (21 December 1916). Advertisement: "Holiday Goods... Twelve makes and patterns of Tableware, including ... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. Barre Daily Times (Barre, Vermont), p. 2, cols. 6-7. (Viewed 1 June 2020. H01903-04).



1917 - historical information

(1917). Encyclopedia of Connecticut biography, vol 3. [On George H. Wilcox, president of International Silver Company, and Horace C. Wilcox (partner, Meriden Britannia; director: Manning, Bowman & Co.; Meriden Silver Plate Co.; Rogers Brothers (Waterbury); R. Wallace & Sons (Wallingford); William Rogers Manufacturing Co. (Hartford), (pp. 70-3).] The American Historical Society, Inc.: Boston, New York, Chicago. (Viewed 28 November 2016. AAA00525; AAA00540-41.)


1917 advertisements

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1917 - advertisement

Scott-Halliburton Co., Oklahoma City, OK. (13 April 1917). Advertisement: "... Wm. Rogers & Sons’ [sic; / International Silver Co.] Heavy Silver-Plated Tableware... " [with abstract illustration of silverware in chest]. Oklahoma City Times, p. 5. (Viewed 23 June 2019. D00984).

1917 - advertisement

The Owl Drug Co., San Francisco Bay Area, California. (18 June 1917). Advertisement: "Wm. Rogers & Sons] [sic] [/International Silver Co.] is nationally favored for its good wearing qualities... " [with abstract illustrations of cutlery]. San Francisco Chronicle, p. 5. (Viewed 5 June 2019. E00662-63).

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1917 - advertisement

Wm. Rogers & Son / Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. / International Silver Co. (October 1917). Advertisement: "... a Teaspoon of rare Colonial mold, bearing the mark of the generations... " [with elegant illustration of spoon in the Clinton pattern]. Ladies’ Home Journal, p. 99. (Viewed 5 June 2019. E00664-65).

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1917 - advertisement

Walbridge & Co., Buffalo, NY. (18 November 1917). Advertisement: " ... Let us assist you prepare the nation’s greatest dinner successfully... Gifts; Chests of Silver... Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no specific product illustrations]. The Illustrated Buffalo Express (New York), presumably p. 6, col. 3. (Viewed 17 January 2021. R00030).

  • Online - fultonhistory.com. (Search the archive, "Newspapers Buffalo NY Morning Express 1917 - 0885", and scroll down for the link.)



1918 advertisements

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1918 - advertisement

Little Joe’s, Baltimore, MD. (23 February 1918). Advertisement: "... Household Hints... Silver Set: 26 pieces; Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] A. A. silverplate... " [with no illustrations]. The Sun (Baltimore, Maryland), p. 7. (Viewed 14 June 2019. E00666).

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1918 - advertisement

Kann’s, Washington, DC. (22 September 1918). Advertisement: "... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ... Lincoln Pattern... " [with illustration of spoon and knife]. The Sunday Star (Washington, DC), part 1, p. 12. (Viewed 23 June 2019. D00985).

1918 - advertisement

Goldman Bros., St. Louis, Missouri. (19 December 1918). Advertisement: "... Great 26 piece Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] silver service... " [with illustrations of cutlery]. St. Louis Post-Dispatch, p. 15. (Viewed 5 June 2019. E00667).

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1919 advertisements

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1919 - advertisement

Ben Barnett Jewelry Co., St. Louis, MO. (19 January 1919). Advertisement: "... Wm. Rogers & Son’s [/ International Silver Co.] 26-Piece Set Silverware... " [with abstract illustration of silverware in chest]. St. Louis Post-Dispatch (Missouri), p. 12, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 18 June 2019. E00668).

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1919 - advertisement

Becker-Ryan & Co., Chicago, IL. (13 April 1919). Advertisement: "... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] Table Silverware, Lincoln Pattern... " [with no illustrations]. Chicago Daily Tribune, part 6, p. 2. (Viewed 23 June 2019. E00669-70).

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1919 - advertisement

George H. Wheelock & Company, South Bend, IN. (13 April 1919). Advertisement: "... Tomorrow begins a Sale of Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] new Lincoln Pattern ..." [with illustrations of knife, fork, spoon, and serving spoon]. The South Bend Times (South Bend, Indiana), p. 8, cols. 1-3. (Viewed 15 July 2019. H01078-79).

1919 - advertisement

Bush Terminal Sales Building, New York. (23 April 1919). Advertisement: "A beacon of light for retailers... Here a vast assortment of American and foreign products... Rogers Mfg. Co., The Wm. ... International Silver Co. ... Room 1922 ... " [with no product illustrations]. New York Times, p. 25, col. 3. (Viewed 30 April 2020. H01274).

  • Online - fultonhistory.com. (Search the archive, "New York NY Times 1919 Apr 16-30 Grayscale (274)", and scroll down for the link.)




Click the following link to see designs and documentation for other historical silver companies that were connected to the International Silver Company, and those from the Meriden area, including other "Rogers" companies; go to the historical Meriden design overview page and scroll down to section D: "ISC, predecessors & divisions" and E: "Other featured companies".



1920s

1920 advertisements

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1920 - advertisement

Lord & Taylor, New York. (8 February 1920). Advertisement: "... A Sale of Silverware... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] Silver Plated Flatware... Plain polished pattern having the appearance of Sterling Silver... " [with no related illustrations]. New-York Tribune, p. 11. (Viewed 23 June 2019. E00671).

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1920 - advertisement

Jiffy-Jell / Jiffy Dessert Co., Waukesha, Wisconsin. (2 November 1920). Advertisement: [promotion] "We supply dessert spoons, teaspoon size, in this exquisite pattern of Wm/ Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] AA silverplate... " [with abstract illustration of spoon]. Nashville Tennessean, p. 5. (Viewed 23 June 2019. E00672).

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1920 - advertisement

Jiffy Dessert Co., Waukesha, Wisconsin. (17 November 1920). Advertisement: "... A new pattern of Wm. Rogers & Son AA silverplate... Send two JJ trade-marks for one spoon... " [with illustration of spoon]. The Times (Bridgeport, CT), p. 5, cols. 5-7. (Viewed 15 July 2019. H01080-82).



1921 advertisements

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1921 - advertisement

G. Fox & Co., Hartford, CT. (8 March 1921). Advertisement: "Easter Sale Price on the Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] Flatware... " [with abstract illustrations of serving spoon and fork in Lincoln and Clinton patterns, and silverware in a chest]. Hartford Courant, unknown page number. (Viewed 5 June 2019. E00673).

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1921 - advertisement

S. J. Morton, Jeweler, Endicott, NY. (c. 15 July 1921). Advertisement: "... Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ International Silver Co.], Silverware, 6 Knives and Forks of fine grade... " [with no illustration]. Endicott Bulletin (Endicott, New York), p. 10, cols. 1-4. (Viewed 22 May 2019. H00942-43).



1922 advertisements

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1922 - advertisement

Lord & Taylor, New York. (12 January 1922). Advertisement: "... A Sale of Silver-Plated Flatware, William Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ISC] ..." [with abstract illustration]. The Evening World (New York), p. 6. (Viewed 9 February 2019. E00596-97).

1922 - advertisement

Central Furniture Company, Louisville, KY. (5 February 1922). Advertisement: "... Silverware Specials... 1847 Rogers Bros. ... Wm. Rogers & Son [/International Silver Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. Courier-Journal (Louisville, Kentucky), p. A10. (Viewed 5 June 2019. E00674).

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1923 advertisements

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1923 - advertisement

Wm. Rogers & Son / International Silver Co. (February 1923). Advertisement: "... Our Mother’s birthday will truly be a ’mirth day’ when she finds that the silverplate which Johnny has selected for her is Wm. Rogers & Son... " [with colorful full-page illustration including knife and fork in Mayfair Pattern]. Ladies’ Home Journal, p. 100. (Viewed 24 June 2019. E00675-76).

1923 - advertisement

Wm. Rogers & Son / International Silver Co. (June 1923). Advertisement: "... The moderate prices, the charming designs, the substantial finish, tell every woman that Wm. Rogers & Son silverplate gives ununusual value for her money... " [with colorful full-page illustration including flat server and cold meat fork in Mayfair pattern]. Ladies’ Home Journal, p. 71. (Viewed 24 June 2019. E00677-78).

1923 - advertisement

Wm. Rogers & Son / International Silver Co. (September 1923). Advertisement: "... Wm. Rogers & Son silverplate has built a reputation for long and constant wear... " with illustration including knife and spoon in Mayfair pattern]. Ladies’ Home Journal. p. 54. (Viewed 24 June 2019. D00993-94).

1923 - two advertisements

Edwards - Ludwig - Fuller Jewelry Co., Kansas City, MO. (November - December 1923). Advertisements: "... A few well known lines that we carry... [presumably] Wm. Rogers [Mfg. Co. / International Silver Co.] Silver ... " [with abstract illustration of jewelry company catalogue]. Jewelers’ Circular. (Viewed 22 May 2020. H01641-42).



1924 - spotlighted news mention - Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. in St. Louis convention exhibit

(3 September 1924). Notes of the exhibits made during the great [American National Retail Jewelers’ Association] A. N. R. J. A. convention: The convention exhibits [Hotel Statler, St. Louis, MO (25 August - 3 September 1924)]. Jewelers’ Circular, pp. 160-64. (Viewed 20 May 2020. H01609-10).

"International Silver Co., Meriden, Conn. ... It would tax most any descriptive power to adequately describe the display made at the convention by the International Silver Co. ... sterling flatware and hollowware, plated flatware and hollowware, pieces of old Dutch design and the Paisley line gold plated. A full line of toiletware was also on display... International Sterling... 1847 Rogers Bros. ... Derby Silver... Barbour [Silver] line... Simpson, Hall & Miller [sic]... Wilcox & Everston [sic]... Holmes & Edwards... Meriden Silver [Plate Co.]... Forbes [Silver] ... Watrous Mfg. Co. ... Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. ... Wilcox Silver [Plate] Co. ...." (Excerpt from above.)



1924 advertisements

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1924 - three advertisements

Edwards - Ludwig - Fuller Jewelry Co., Kansas City, MO. (January - March 1924). Advertisements: "... A few well known lines that we carry... [presumably] Wm. Rogers [Mfg. Co. / International Silver Co.] Silver ... " [with abstract illustration of jewelry company catalogue]. Jewelers’ Circular. (Viewed 22 May 2020. H01639-40; H01643).

1924 - advertisement

Wm. Rogers & Son / International Silver Co. (February 1924). Advertisement: "... It looks so handsome and wears so well... " [with illustration including knife and fork in La France pattern]. Ladies’ Home Journal, p. 136. (Viewed 24 June 2019. D00995-96).

1924 - advertisement

Wm. Rogers & Son / International Silver Co. (April 1924). Advertisement: "... Beautifying your table every meal, This silverplate costs but little... " [colorful illustration including two spoons in the Mayfair and La France patterns]. Ladies’ Home Journal, p. 141. (Viewed 24 June 2019. E00679-80).

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1924 - three advertisements

Edwards - Ludwig - Fuller Jewelry Co., Kansas City, MO. (April - June 1924). Advertisements: "... A few well known lines that we carry... [Presumably] Wm. Rogers [Mfg. Co. / International Silver Co.] Silver ... " [with abstract illustration of jewelry company catalogue]. Jewelers’ Circular. (Viewed 18 May 2020. H01587-89).

1924 - three advertisements

Edwards - Ludwig - Fuller Jewelry Co., Kansas City, MO. (July - September 1924). Advertisements: "... A few well known lines that we carry... [presumably] Wm. Rogers [Mfg. Co. / International Silver Co.] Silver ... " [with abstract illustration of jewelry company catalogue]. Jewelers’ Circular. (Viewed 22 May 2020. H01635-37).

1924 - advertisement

Chas. Schwartz & Son, Washington, DC. (31 October 1924). Advertisement: "... Annual Christmas Shopping Club... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with abstract illustration of silverware chest]. Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. 22, cols. 1-4. (Viewed 7 August 2020. L01958-59).

1924 - advertisement

Wm. Rogers & Son / International Silver Co. (December 1924). Advertisement: "... Christmas Gifts... Discriminating women who insist upon beauty and quality... " [with several illustrations focused on Mayfair pattern including knife, fork, spoons, gravy ladle, butter spreaders, steak knife, child’s set, and salad forks]. Ladies’ Home Journal, p. 108. (Viewed 24 June 2019. E00681-82).

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1925 advertisements

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1925 - advertisement

Marx Jewelry Co., Washington, DC. (13 August 1925). Advertisement: "... 26-Pc. Set Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] Guaranteed Tableware... " [with abstract illustration of silverware in case]. Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. 15, col. 4. (Viewed 16 July 2019. C01013-14).

1925 - advertisement

Wm. Rogers & Son / International Silver Co. (September 1925). Advertisement: "... For sixty years, artists and craftsmen of Wm. Rogers & Son have been designing and fashioning that which is so appealing to woman’s sensitive and responsive taste... " [colorful illustration including spoon in La France pattern and fork in Mayfair pattern]. Ladies’ Home Journal, p. 199. (Viewed 24 June 2019. E00683-84).

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1925 - advertisement

Wm. Rogers & Son / International Silver Co. (November 1925). Advertisement: "... She loved the ’Triumph’ pattern best. You will love it too... " [colorful illustration with fork and spoon in Triumph pattern]. Ladies’ Home Journal, p. 121. (Viewed 24 June 2019. E00685-86).

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c. 1925 - design catalogue

International Silver Company. (c. 1925). International Silver Co. silverplate: 1847 Rogers Bros., Wm. Rogers & Son, Holmes & Edwards. 40 pp. (Updated 23 April 2017. A00957.)

  • Offline - The Strong, Rochester, NY, call no. TS735.I5785 I57856 1925.


1926 advertisements

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1926 - advertisement

Kay Jewelry Co., Washington, DC. (3 January 1926). Advertisement: "... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] Tableware, 26 Pieces Boxed in Beautiful Case... " [with possibly relevant abstract illustration]. The Sunday Star (Washington, DC), p. 5, cols. 7-8. (Viewed 16 July 2019. C01015-16).

1926 - advertisement

Wm. Rogers & Son / International Silver Co. (February 1926). Advertisement: "Triumph Pattern; Wm. Rogers & Son; ISC... " [with colorful illustration including tea spoon, dinner fork, and salad fork in the pattern]. Ladies’ Home Journal. p. 205. (Viewed 15 July 2019. E00687-88).

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1926 - advertisement

Wm. Rogers & Son / International Silver Co. (June 1926). Advertisement: "Mayfair Pattern, Wm. Rogers & Son... International Silver Co. ... " [with colorful illustration showing table spoon and cold meat fork]. Ladies’ Home Journal, p. 188. (Viewed 15 June 2019. E00689-90).

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1927 advertisements

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1927 - advertisement

Wm. Rogers & Son / International Silver Co. (June 1927). Advertisement: "Today - the means of entertaining from the very start... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.]... " [with illustration of spoon in Triumph pattern and silverware in a chest]. The Ladies’ Home Journal, p. 192. (Viewed 5 June 2019. E00691-92).

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1927 - advertisement

Fearl & Son, Hutchinson, KS. (29 July 1927). Advertisement: "... Silver Plated Flatware: Wm. Rogers and [Son / International Silver Co.] ... " [with no product illustrations]. The Hutchinson News (Hutchinson, KS), p. 5. (Viewed 29 June 2021. C01439).

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1927 - advertisement

J. C. Penney Co., Hornell, New York. (18 November 1927). Advertisement: "... Another offering of the famous Rogers’ Silverware... The Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.’s [/ ISC] guarantee ..." [with abstract illustration]. The Dansville Express (Dansville, New York), p. 8. (Viewed 9 February 2019. E00600; F00551).



1928 advertisements

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1928 - advertisement

Kann’s, Washington, DC. (26 February 1928). Advertisement: "... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] Silver-Plate; Select Your Own Set ... " [with illustration of knife, fork and spoon in Mayfair Pattern, and abstract illustration of silverware in case]. Evening Star (Washington, DC), part 2, p. 13. (Viewed 23 June 2019. D00982-83).

1928 - advertisement

Wm. Rogers & Son / International Silver Co. (March 1928). Advertisement: "What a very pleasant surprise... " [with illustration of different pieces of cutlery in Triumph pattern, and spoons in Mayfair and Triumph patterns]. Ladies’ Home Journal, p. 133. (Viewed 10 June 2019. E00693-94).

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1928 - advertisement

Wm. Rogers & Son / Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. / International Silver Co. (June 1928). Advertisement: "Jane went to town with a twenty dollar bill... And purchased twice the silverplate she expected... " [with illustration of different pieces of cutlery on a tray, and in the foreground, spoons in the Mayfair and Triumph patterns]. Chatelaine (Toronto, Canada), p. 2. (Viewed 5 June 2019. E00695-96).

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c. 1928 - missing booklet

Wm. Rogers & Son / International Silver Co. (c. 1928). How to select twice as much silver? (brochure). Number of pages unknown. (Viewed 10 June 2019. E00693-94).

  • Offline - citation - Wm. Rogers & Son / International Silver Co. (March 1928). Advertisement: "What a very pleasant surprise... Won’t you write for our booklet How to select twice as much silver?" Ladies’ Home Journal, p. 133. See worldcat.org for locations.

1929 or earlier - design booklet (missing)

International Silver Co. (1929 or earlier). [Booklet HW-149; cited advertisement mentions Wm. Rogers & Son, however it’s unclear if Wm. Rogers & Son designs are in the booklet as only ISC is specified.]. Number of pages unknown. No copy known to be in a public library. (Viewed 28 July 2020. C00904-05).

  • Offline - citation - International Silver Co. (May 1929). [Advertisement]. Good Housekeeping, p. 135.

1929 - spotlighted advertisement showing Modernist designs

International Silver Co. (11 May 1929). Advertisement: "New sophistication in keeping with the fine old traditions of silversmithing... For illustrations of a wider variety of such goods, as are shown on this page, write for booklet No. HW-235... In addition to designs as illustrated, special patterns are made to match the knives, forks and spoons of ... Wm. Rogers & Son... " [with no photos of designs by the Wm. Rogers & Son division]. Vogue, p. 71. (Viewed 8 July 2019. E00786-87).

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1929 - other advertisements

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1929 - advertisement

Wm. Rogers & Son / International Silver Co. (March 1929). Advertisement: "I won’t wait, I won’t wait... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] Silverplate... " [with illustrations of Mayfair, Princess, and Triumph patterns]. Ladies’ Home Journal, p. 162. (Viewed 5 June 2019. E00697-98).

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1929 - advertisement

International Silver Co. (May 1929). Advertisement: "Worthy to be jewels of the home... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no specific product illustrations]. Good Housekeeping, p. 135. (Viewed 28 July 2020. C00904-05).

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1929 - advertisement showing Modernist designs

International Silver Co. (June 1929). Advertisement: "New sophistication in keeping with the fine old traditions of silversmithing... For illustrations of a wider variety of such goods, as are shown on this page, write for booklet No. HW-150... In addition to designs as illustrated, special patterns are made to match the knives, forks and spoons of ... Wm. Rogers & Son..." [with no photos of designs by Wm. Rogers & Son division]. Good Housekeeping, p. 302. (Viewed 8 July 2019. E00788-89).

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1929 - advertisement showing Modernist designs

International Silver Co. (June 1929). Advertisement: "New sophistication in keeping with the fine old traditions of silversmithing... For illustrations of a wider variety of such goods, as are shown on this page, write for booklet No. HW-146... In addition to designs as illustrated, special patterns are made to match the knives, forks and spoons of ... Wm. Rogers & Son..." [with no photos of design by Wm. Rogers & Son division]. Harper’s Bazaar, p. 155. (Viewed 6 July 2019. E00790-91).

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1929 - advertisement

The P. E. Merrill Co., Sandusky, NY. (30 August 1929). Advertisement: "... With your purchase we give profit sharing certificates, redeemable at our store with Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ International Silver Co.], AA brand, reinforced Silver Plate Table ware... Lady Anne pattern... " [with no illustrations]. Arcade Herald (Arcade, New York), p. 3, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 22 May 2019. H00944).



c. 1929 - missing brochure / booklet

Wm. Rogers & Son / International Silver Co. (c. 1929). A portfolio of Silverware Patterns [brochure or booklet]. (Viewed 5 June 2019. E00697-98).

  • Offline - citation - Wm. Rogers & Son / International Silver Co. (March 1929). Advertisement: "I won’t wait, I won’t wait... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] Silverplate... " Ladies’ Home Journal, p. 162. See worldcat.org for locations.

c. 1929 - missing booklet

International Silver Co. (c. 1929). [Booklet No. HW-235]. Number of pages unknown. (Viewed 6 June 2019. E00786-87).

  • Offline - citation - International Silver Co. (11 May 1929). Advertisement: "... For illustrations of a wider variety of such goods, as are shown on this page [not including Wm. Rogers & Son], write for booklet No. HW-235... In addition to designs as illustrated, special patterns are made to match the knives, forks and spoons of ... Wm. Rogers & Son ..." Vogue, p. 71. See worldcat.org for locations.

1920s - thirteen advertisements

Wm. Rogers & Son / International Silver Company. (1920s). Thirteen advertisements in unspecified publications, showing the following patterns: La France, Mayfair, Princess, and Triumph. (Viewed 21 August 2018. L00658-70).


1930s

1930 - design catalogue

J. W. Johnson (New York). (1930). Silverware catalogue including hollow ware and some Modernist designs by 1847 Rogers Bros. / Holmes & Edwards Silver Company / Wm. Rogers & Son / International Silver Company and Wallace [Silversmiths]. (Pages presumably from this catalogue.) (Viewed 22 August 2018. J00133).

> Wm. Rogers & Son / ISC patterns shown: Mayfair, Princess, and Triumph.

1930 - article mention

(25 August 1930). Interesting Connecticut industry; International Silver Company, Meriden, Conn. [with mention of Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.]. Hartford Courant, p. 17. (Viewed 7 August 2020. D00408).

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1930 advertisements

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1930 - advertisement

Wm. Rogers & Son / International Silver Co. (April 1930). Advertisement: "... Don’t say ’Rogers’— say ’Wm. Rogers & Son’ [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with two photos of silverware, one showing Mayfair, Princess and Triumph patterns, and small photo of coffee / tea pot and double vegetable dish]. Better Homes and Gardens, p. 3. (Viewed 7 June 2019. E00699-700).

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1930 - advertisement

Brown Thompson, Inc., Hartford, CT. (20 May 1930). Advertisement: "Set your table with this smartest silver... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with illustration showing spoons in Mayfair, Paris, Princess and Triumph patterns]. Hartford Courant, p. 3, cols. 6-8. (Viewed 17 June 2019. E00701-02).

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1930 - advertisement

Selingers, Washington, DC. (1 December 1930). Advertisement: "A Gift of Jewelry ... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ... 26 pieces in a Beautiful gift tray... " [with abstract illustration of silverware in tray]. The Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. C-10, cols. 4-6. (Viewed 23 June 2019. D00980-81).



c. 1930 - six display cards

Wm. Rogers & Son / International Silver Co. (c. 1930). Six display cards. (Viewed 15 June 2020. D01473).

c. 1931 - design catalogue

International Silver Company. (c. 1931). Wm. Rogers & Son genuine original Rogers silverplate. ("Successors to Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.") Meriden, CT. Number of pages unknown. (Updated 28 April 2017. A00489.)

1931 - design catalogue

H. O. Hurlbert & Sons (presumably retailer). (1931). International Silver Company; 1847 Rogers Bros., genuine original Rogers silverplate; Holmes & Edwards inlaid, “Something more than plate”; Wm. Rogers & Son, silverplate. H. O. Hurlburt & Sons, 817 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA. Approx. 52 pp. (Viewed 28 June 2018. A03004; AAA03376-21).

1931 - news brief

(18 September 1931). Silver account to Benton & Bowles ("International Silver Company... has appointed [them] to direct the advertising of its Wm. Rogers & Son and William Rogers Manufacturing Company divisions"). Evening Post (New York), p. 25, col. 7. L02018-19).

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1931 - advertisement

Geo. H. Prince, Geneva, NY. (5 June 1931). Advertisement: "Some wonderful silverware bargains... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. / International Silver Co.] ... Mayfair Pattern... " [with no illustrations]. Geneva Daily Times (New York), p. 2, col. 6. (Viewed 13 August 2020. L02015-16).

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1932 - advertisement

Colonial Stores, Chatham, NY. (6 October 1932). Advertisement: " ... Ivanhoe mayonnaise... salad fork given on this special offer... Legion pattern ... Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.; International Silver Co. successor ... " [with no fork illustration]. The Courier (Chatham, New York), p. 3, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 13 August 2020. L02017).

1932 - advertisement

Ivanhoe Mayonnaise (promotion). (28 October 1932). Advertisement: "New Legion pattern ... Free genuine Wm. Rogers [Mfg. Co. / International Silver Co.] salad fork ... " [with illustration of fork]. Schnectady Gazette (New York), p. 18, cols. 3-5. (Viewed 15 August 2020. L02051).

1932 - advertisement

Crescent Jewelry Co., San Bernardino, CA. (2 December 1932). Advertisement: "... One of the most sensational rapid merchandising events ever held in the city... [Wm.] Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no related product illustrations]. San Bernardino Sun (San Bernardino, CA), p. 15, cols. 4-6. (Viewed 18 July 2021. R00122).

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1933 - design catalogue

Wm. Rogers & Son / (ISC). (1933). Mickey Mouse Ware. Approx 38 pp. (Viewed 20 February 2017. AAA00570-062.)

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1933 - advertisement

Sayles’ I. G. A. store, presumably Cazenovia, NY. (11 May 1933). Advertisement: "... Genuine original Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. Silverware... International Silver Company... Sovereign Pattern" [with no illustrations]. Cazenovia Republican (Cazenovia, New York), p. 2, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 22 May 2019. H00945-46).

1933 - advertisement

Palais Royal, Washington, DC. (5 June 1933). Advertisement: "... 26-pc. Chest of Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with abstract illustration]. Evening Star (Washington, DC). p. B-7, col. 4. (Viewed 7 May 2020. H01412-13).



1934 or before - brochure (missing)

Wm. Rogers & Son / International Silver Co. (1934 or before). ... 26 pieces of this lovely new Burgundy pattern. Number of pages unknown. No copy known to be in a public library. (Viewed 20 September 2020. AAA00163-02.)

1934 or before - brochure (missing)

Wm. Rogers & Son / International Silver Co. (1934 or before). 78 pieces of this beautiful silver for $50.75! Number of pages unknown. No copy known to be in a public library. (Viewed 20 September 2020. AAA00163-02.)

1934 or before - brochure (missing)

Wm. Rogers & Son / International Silver Co. (1934 or before). Did you ever see such stunning silver? Number of pages unknown. No copy known to be in a public library. (Viewed 20 September 2020. AAA00163-02.)

1934 or before - brochure (missing)

Wm. Rogers & Son / International Silver Co. (1934 or before). Imagine! This lovely new Burgundy pattern... Number of pages unknown. No copy known to be in a public library. (Viewed 20 September 2020. AAA00163-02.)

1934 - spotlighted internal article

Wm. Rogers & Son / International Silver Co. (October 1934). Three new containers; Will be featured in Wm. Rogers & Son advertising to appear in the Saturday Evening Post this fall [with illustrations of silverware in three cases]. International Silver Service (ISC internal magazine for staff, distributors, retailers), p. 12. (Viewed 20 September 2020. AAA00163-02.)


1934 - internal articles

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1934 - internal article mention

International Silver Co. (October 1934). Christmas chest; success of wedding containers inspires demand for one for the holidays [with mention of 1847 Rogers Bros., Holmes and Edwards, and Wm. Rogers & Son, with illustrations of silverware and chests]. International Silver Service (ISC internal magazine for staff, distributors, retailers), p. 9. (Viewed 20 September 2020. AAA00163-02.)

1934 - internal article

Wm. Rogers & Son / International Silver Co. (October 1934). Forceful advertising of Wm. Rogers & Son throughout fall [with illustration showing four brochures and mention of Burgundy, Guild and Paris patterns]. International Silver Service (ISC internal magazine for staff, distributors, retailers), p. 13. (Viewed 20 September 2020. AAA00163-02.)

1934 - internal article mention

International Silver Co. (October 1934). Your sales are the key to the whole situation [with mention of 1847 Rogers Bros and Wm. Rogers & Son]. International Silver Service (ISC internal magazine for staff, distributors, retailers), back cover. (Viewed 20 September 2020. AAA00163-02.)



1934 advertisements

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1934 - advertisement

General Mills Incorporated. (1934). Series no. 1 Betty Crocker’s $25,000 Recipe Set leaflet. [Presumably includes an advertisement for Wm Rogers & Son. / (ISC) silverware.] (Viewed 3 July 2018. G02144).

1934 - advertisement

M. Goldberg & Sons, Syracuse, NY. (7 December 1934). Advertisement: "... Special Christmas Offer... 26-pc. chest of silver; included with every lane cedar chest... Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ International Silver Co.] silver... " [with abstract illustration of silver in a tray]. Syracuse Journal (New York), p. 23. (Viewed 14 August 2020. L02024-25).



1934 - secondary source

(1934). William Rogers and his brothers in the silverware industry. The Keystone magazine, (August 1934), 5 pp., and (September 1934), 4 pp. Reprinted in source unknown, possibly International Silver Company promotional material. [Refers to Meriden Britannia; 1847 Rogers Bros.; Rogers & Brother; Rogers Bros. Mfg. Co.; Rogers Cutlery; Rogers, Smith & Co.; Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.; and Wm. Rogers & Son.] (Viewed 9 May 2017. AAA00598; A02400.)

1934 - advertisement

IGA supermarkets, Livonia, Conesus, Honeoye, Lakeville, NY. (14 December 1934). Advertisement: "Use this valuable coupon ... Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ International Silver Co.] silverware ... The Perfect Christmas Gift... " [with no illustrations]. Livonia Gazette (Livonia, New York), p. 6, cols. 4-7. (Viewed 14 August 2020. L02020-21).

1935 - historical information

Snow, William G. (1935). The Cowles family in the Turkey Hills District: The Spoonville factory — its predecessors and successors. 2 leaves. (Subjects include: Meriden Britannia Company, International Silver Company, and William Rogers Mfg Co.) (Updated 28 April 2017. A00517.)


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1935 - advertisement

A. McMillan, presumably Ottawa, ON, Canada. (30 May 1935). Advertisement: "... 50-piece set of flatware... Wm. Rogers & Son... Special Anniversary Sale... Sheffield Reproductions; English Gadroon and Shell patterns ... tea & coffee set... rose bowls... These are high quality goods, made by the International Silver Company of Canada... " [with seven product illustrations]. Ottawa Journal (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada), p. 5. (Viewed 8 January 2021. D01987).

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1935 - advertisement

Gold Medal Flour (promotion). (19 September 1935). Advertisement: "... Coupon for free silverware; now, free, a full set of beautiful Wm. Rogers & Son [/ Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. / International Silver Co.] guaranteed silverware in the smart Modality ... pattern... " [with no specific product illustrations]. Binghampton Press (New York), p. 16, col. 6. (Viewed 13 October 2020. L02013-14).

1935 - advertisement

The Wallace Co., Schenectady, NY. (20 November 1935). Advertisement: "... Rogers Silver... Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ International Silver Co.] and the popular ’Inspiration’ pattern ... " [with illustration of abstract case containing silverware]. Schenectady Gazette (New York), p. 3, cols. 3-8. (Viewed 26 December 2020. D01617).



c. 1935 - design catalogue

International Silver Company / 1847 Rogers Bros.; Wm. Rogers & Son. (c. 1935). 1847 Rogers Bros., Wm. Rogers & Son hollow ware, approx. 106 pp. [Including Modernist lines: Modern Colonial; Arcadia; Legacy.] (Viewed 24 September 2016. AAA00202. DM.)

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1936 - coupon

(1936). Wm. Rogers & Son / (ISC) coupon for silverware. In General Mills, (1936). Foods men rave about! Number of pages unknown. (Viewed 9 May 2017. A02403.)

1936 - spotlighted article mention

Snow, William G. (17 April 1936). Meriden’s silverware industry history [with mention of Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. and Rogers Cutlery Co.]. The Meriden Daily Journal [Fiftieth Anniversary issue (1886-1936)], unknown page numbers. (Viewed 30 December 2020. D01699).

1936 - article mention

(17 April 1936). International Silver Co. [with mention of Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. and Rogers Cutlery Co.]. The Meriden Daily Journal [Fiftieth Anniversary issue (1886-1936)], unknown page number. (Viewed 30 December 2020. D01700).


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1936 - advertisement

Hulett & Son, Jewelers, presumably Ogdensburg, New York. (18 March 1936). Advertisement: "Half Price Silver Sale... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with abstract illustration of silverware in chest]. Ogdensburg Journal (Ogdensburg, New York), p. 5, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 29 June 2019. E00949-50).

1936 - advertisement

International Silver Co. (17 April 1936). Advertisement: "Eighty-fourth Anniversary Year; International Silver Co. ... International Sterling; 1847 Rogers Bros.; Holmes & Edwards Inlaid; Wm. Rogers & Son; International Holloware... " [with illustration of 1855 Meriden Britannia Co. building]. The Meriden Daily Journal [Fiftieth Anniversary issue (1886-1936)], unknown page number. (Viewed 25 November 2020. F01910).

1936 - advertisement

Kwik-Solv (promotion). (14 May 1936). Advertisement: "Special offer with Kwik-Solv; Beautiful Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ International Silver Co.] teaspoons; Lincoln pattern... " [with illustration of three spoons]. Utica Observer-Dispatch (New York), p. 27, cols. 5-8. (Viewed 14 August 2020. L02022-23).



1937 - design catalogue

International Silver Company. (1937). Wm. Rogers silverplated hollowware / International Silver Co. 72 pp. ["Wm. Rogers" here is presumably Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. or Wm. Rogers & Son.] (Viewed 6 May 2017. A02385.)

c. 1937 - design catalogue

International Silver Company. (c. 1937 or after). 1847 Rogers Bros. [Meriden Britannia], Wm. Rogers & Son Hollowware. [Contains: 1847 "First Love", "Lincoln", "Modern Colonial", "Neptune", Arcadia", Marquis", "Legacy"; WmR&S-"York", "Shelley", "Guild".] 98 pp. (Updated 16 October 2017. AAA00570-065.)


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1937 - advertisement

Wm. Rogers & Son / International Silver Company. (18 October 1937). Advertisement: "How to get the most silver out of a dollar..." [showing Burgundy, Gardenia, and Georgie patterns]. LIFE magazine, pp. 84-85. (Viewed 16 October 2017. G01435.)

1937 - advertisement

Wm. Rogers & Son / International Silver Company. (25 October 1937). Advertisement: "’We know how to squeeze the most silver out of a dollar!’ ... " [showing Burgundy, Gardenia, and Georgie patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 18. (Viewed 16 October 2017. G01436.)

1937 - advertisement

Wm. Rogers & Son / International Silver Company. (8 November 1937). Advertisement: "’These little girls got the most silver out of a dollar... " [showing Burgundy, Gardenia, and Georgie patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 91. (Viewed 16 October 2017. G01439.)

1937 - advertisement

Schopp’s Jewelry Shoppe, Tonawanda, NY. (19 November 1937). Advertisement: "Set a smart table for your Thanksgiving Dinner with this Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] 51 pc. set of silverplate... " [with illustrations of silverware in cases]. The Evening News (North Tonawanda, NY), p. 5, cols. 1-3. (Viewed 28 December 2020. D01644).

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1938 - news brief

(21 July 1938). Makers of Lux sponsor amazing premium offer ["The offer consists of 6 Original Rogers Silverplate Teaspoons... International Silver Company... Each set of spoons is wrapped with a certificate of quality... William Rogers Manufacturing Company... "]. The Evening News (North Tonawanda), p. 6, col. 2. (Viewed 26 December 2020. D01618).

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1938 - advertisement

Alpert’s, Elmira, NY. (2 June 1938). Advertisement: "June events of interest to everyone!... Weddings... Chest of Silver; 51 pieces; Service for Eight People; Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] [with abstract illustration of silverware in chest]. Elmira Star-Gazette (Elmira, New York), p. 9, col. 8. (Viewed 8 December 2021. Q009 ).

1938-39 - design catalogue

A. I. Hall & Son, Inc. (San Francisco, Los Angeles) (wholesaler). (1938-39). 1938-1939 catalogue number forty-five. [Includes designs for hollow ware and flatware by 1847 Rogers Bros. / Wm. Rogers & Son / (anchor) Rogers (anchor) / (eagle) Wm. Rogers (star) / International Silver Company.] (Pages presumably from this catalogue.) (Viewed 21 August 2018. J00134).

> Wm. Rogers & Son / ISC patterns shown: Burgundy, Gardenia, Georgic, Guild, Mayfair, Paris, Talisman, and York;
> (anchor) Rogers (anchor) / ISC patterns shown: Future Values, Malden, Norfolk, and Sharon.


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1939 - advertisement

Fowler’s, Binghampton, NY. (24 February 1939). Advertisement: "... Spring sale; Paris pattern; Wm. Rogers & Son [/ Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. / International Silver Co.] ..." [with abstract illustration of spoon and silverware in case]. Binghampton Press, p. 3, cols. 4-6. (Viewed 13 August 2020. L02011-12).

1939 - advertisement

Fowler’s, Binghampton, NY. (1 March 1939). Advertisement: "... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. / International Silver Co.] Paris pattern... " [with abstract illustration of silverware in case]. Binghampton Press, p. 7, col. 1. (Viewed 13 August 2020. L02010).



c. 1939 - design catalogue

International Silver Company. (c. 1939). Wm. Rogers, silverplated hollowware. Meriden, CT. ["Wm. Rogers" here is presumably Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. or Wm. Rogers & Son.] 76 pp. (Updated 13 May 2020. A01421; A02386; H01454.)


1940s

1940 advertisements

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1940 - advertisement

Wm. Rogers & Son / International Silver Company. (20 May 1940). Advertisement: "Hurry, Hurry, The supply is limited..." [with illustration of four forks in Exquisite pattern]. LIFE magazine, p. 11. (Viewed 21 October 2017. G01464.)

1940 - advertisement

Segel’s, Schenectady, NY. (2 April 1940). Advertisement: "Silverware selected by Miss Jacobson for the Pageant of Foods Cooking School is from Segel’s; Complete showing of... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ..." [with portrait photo of Jacobson]. Schenectady Gazette, p. 18, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 26 December 2020. D01515).



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1941 - advertisement

Geo. F. Kamman, Seymour, IN. (19 March 1941). Advertisement: "... this is the best grade of silver that Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ International Silver Co.] makes... " [with illustration of silverware in case]. Seymour Daily Tribune (Seymour, Indiana), p. 3, col. 8. (Viewed 12 January 2021. D01822).

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1941 - advertisement

Beir Bros., Niagara Falls, NY. (17 November 1941). Advertisement: "Santa says: Make this a Christmas to Remember... with a Gift of Silver... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.]; ’Exquisite’, ’Gardenia’, Talisman’ ... " [with abstract illustration of silverware in case]. Niagara Falls Gazette (Niagara Falls, New York), p. 3, col. 5. (Viewed 28 December 2020. D01648).

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1942 - advertisement

Dey Brothers & Co., presumably Syracuse, NY. (17 February 1942). Advertisement: "... Sale! 50-pc. Complete Service for Eight... By Wm. Rogers & Son and International Silver Co. ... " [with illustration of two handles showing the Chermaine and Memory patterns]. Syracuse Herald-Journal (Syracuse, New York), p. 24, col. 3. (Viewed 28 December 2020. D01647).

1942 - advertisement

Mack’s Credit Jewelers, (10 April 1942). Advertisement: "... America’s ’Home Week’ double the pleasure... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] service for six... " [with small, abstract illustration of silverware in case]. Oswego Palladium-Times (Oswego, New York), p. 4, cols. 7-8. (Viewed 14 November 2021. ).



1943 - advertisement

Montgomery Ward, Jamaica, NY. (24 January 1943). Advertisement: "... Silverware... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] open stock silver Talisman and Exquisite patterns... " [with no product illustrations]. Long Island Daily Press (Jamaica, New York), p. 3, col. 2. (Viewed 30 January 2021. R00925).

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1944 - advertisement

Jensen’s, presumably Salt Lake City, UT. (2 July 1944). Advertisement: "Sale of silverware... Prewar prices... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. The Salt Lake Tribune, p. 13, col. 1. (Viewed 1 July 2021. D01828).

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1944 - advertisement

H. Post & Sons, Decatur, IL. (3 September 1944). Advertisement: "... Quality silverplate flatware... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with possibly relevant, abstract product illustrations— handle and silverware in three cases]. Decatur Sunday Herald and Review (Decatur, IL), section II, presumably p. 1, cols. 1-4. (Viewed 17 July 2021. D01829).

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1944 - advertisement

H. Post & Sons, Decatur, IL. (7 September 1944). Advertisement: "... Silverplate flatware... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with possibly relevant, abstract product illustrations— silverware in three cases]. Decatur Review (Decatur, IL), p. 17, cols. 7-8. (Viewed 24 July 2021. D01830).

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1945 - advertisement

The Jewel Box, Wilmington, NC. (9 December 1945). Advertisement: "... Hundreds of Beautiful Items to Choose from... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no relevant illustrations]. The Sunday Star-News (Wilmington, North Carolina), p. 5-B. (Viewed 6 July 2019. F01111-12).


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1946 - advertisement

Lit Brothers, Philadelphia, PA. (17 March 1946). Advertisement: "Scoop! 500 sets silverplate; By famed Wm. Rogers Manufacturing Company... International Silver Co. ... " [with illustration of knife, fork and spoon]. Philadelphia Inquirer, p. A9. (Viewed 14 November 2021. Q00957).

1946 - advertisement

Rudolph’s, presumably Amsterdam, NY. (26 September 1946). Advertisement: "... 50-Pc. Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ’Exquisite’ Pattern Complete with Chest Service for 8... " [with abstract illustration of silverware in case]. Evening Recorder (Amsterdam, New York), p. 7. (Viewed 28 December 2020. D01645).

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1947 - book mention

May, Earl Chapin. (1947). "William Rogers Manufacturing Company" and "William Rogers & Son" mentions, (pp. 52, 130, 360). In Century of silver, 1847-1947; Connecticut Yankees and a noble metal. 388 pp. New York: E.M. McBride & Company. (Updated 17 April 2017. DM.)

1947 - book mention

May, Earl Chapin. (1947). Illustration of various International Silver Co. predecessors and divisions, including Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. (Canada) [founded 1911 presumably; became part of International Silver Co. of Canada (1922)] In Century of silver, 1847-1947; Connecticut Yankees and a noble metal, inside front cover. 388 pp. New York: E.M. McBride & Company. (Viewed 10 September 2020. DM.)


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1947 - advertisement

Post cereal (Grape Nuts Wheat-Meal) (promotion). (2 February 1947). Advertisement: "Original Rogers Silverplate Knife and fork... Each knife and fork is guaranteed by Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with illustration of knife and fork]. This Week Magazine / Sunday Star / Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. 11. (Viewed 7 June 2020. D01338-40).

1947 - advertisement

Post cereal (Grape-Nuts Wheat-Meal). (7 April 1947). Advertisement: promotion - Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. / (International Silver Company) Avalon pattern, knife and fork. LIFE magazine, p. 51. (Viewed 26 November 2017. G01719.)



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1948 - advertisement

Kann’s, Washington, DC. (18 April 1948). Advertisement: "... Holmes & Edwards and 1847 Rogers [Bros. / International Silver Co.] Silverplate; 52 pieces plus chest... Also available, Wm. Rogers & Son Silverplate, 50-Piece Sets... " [with photo of chest of silverware and illustrations of handles in unspecified patterns]. Sunday Star (Washington, DC), p. D-15. (Viewed 15 July 2019. H01072-73).

1948 - advertisement

The Hecht Co., Washington, DC. (3 November 1948). Advertisement: "Now you can choose your favorite silver-plate... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no relevant photos]. Evening Star (Washington, DC), B-12. (Viewed 25 June 2019. E00811-12).



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1949 - advertisement

Loblaws, presumably Newark, NY. (3 November 1949). Advertisement: "...Silverware Special; 3 beautiful ’Camelot’ pattern silver-plated teaspoons; American Silver Plate made and guaranteed by Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ International Silver Company; Instant Ralston hot breakfast cereal promotion] ... " Newark Courier-Gazette / Marion Enterprise / Clifton Springs Press (Newark, New York), p. 5, col. 1. (Viewed 1 June 2020. H01892-93).

1949 - advertisement

Loblaws, presumably Penn Yan, NY. (3 November 1949). Advertisement: Advertisement: "...Silverware Special; 3 beautiful ’Camelot’ pattern silver-plated teaspoons; American Silver Plate made and guaranteed by Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ International Silver Company; Instant Ralston hot breakfast cereal promotion] ... " Chronicle-Express (Penn Yan, New York), p. 8, col. 1. (Viewed 1 June 2020. H01894-95).



1950s

c. 1950s - personnel directory brochure

International Silver Company. (c. 1950s). Personnel directory for customers brochure. [Mentions 1847 Rogers Bros., Holmes & Edwards Silver Company, Wm. Rogers & Son, Webster & Wilcox hollowware.] 8 pp. (Viewed 13 August 2017. AAA00633.)


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1950 - advertisement

Kellogg Company. (19 June 1950). Advertisement: Kellogg’s Rice Krispies with mention and promotion of Signature pattern [Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. / (International Silver Company)] teaspoons. LIFE magazine, p. 17. (Viewed 25 October 2017. G01593.)

1950 - advertisement

Kellogg Company (promotion). (29 June 1950). Advertisement: "... 4 ’Signature’ silverware teaspoons... Kellogg’s variety package... Old Company Plate made and guaranteed by Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ International Silver Co.]... " [with illustration of spoons in the pattern]. Cape Vincent Eagle (Cape Vincent, New York), presumably p. 2, col. 5. (Viewed 28 May 2020. H01755-56).



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1951 - advertisement

Quaker Cane Sugar (promotion). (16 January 1951). Advertisement: "Amazing silver offer... Original Rogers silverplate; exclusive Inheritance pattern ... Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with abstract illustration of spoon]. Plain Speaker (Hazleton, Pennsylvania), p. 11, cols. 4-6. (Viewed 20 January 2021. D01823).

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1951 - advertisement

Quaker Cane Sugar (promotion). (24 January 1951). Advertisement: "... Imagine— as little as 25c in cash will bring you an exquisite ’Inheritance’ silverplate piece by world-famous Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with illustration of knife, spoons and forks presumably in Inheritance pattern]. Gazette and Bulletin (Williamsport, PA), p. 5, cols. 6-8. (Viewed 17 July 2021. D01824).

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1951 - advertisement

Kellogg’s (promotion). (15 April 1951). Advertisement: "... Only famous favorites in Kellogg’s Variety Pack... ’Your Initial’ Teaspoons; Best offer in silverplate today... Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with illustration of handle]. Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. 28. (Viewed 13 January 2021. C01539).



1952 - design catalogue

International Silver Company. (1952). 1847 Rogers Bros., America’s finest silverplate; Wm. Rogers & Son, reinforced plate by International; Rogers sterling, beauty and craftsmanship in solid silver: Products of the International Silver Company. 44 pp. (Updated 26 April 2017. A00491.)


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1952 - advertisement

(January 1952). Advertisement: International Silver Company - "America’s most distinguished and best selling designs in sterling and silverplate" [showing 31 flatware patterns by ISC, divisions and brands including 1847 Rogers Bros., International Sterling, Holmes & Edwards, and Wm. Rogers & Son]. Connecticut Circle magazine. (Viewed 18 August 2017. AAA00637,b.)

1952 - advertisement

Wilsons, Auburn, NY. (3 April 1952). Advertisement: "Wilsons brings you the most sensational offer ever! 45-pc. service for 8; Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] silverware... " [with illustrations of silverware in case]. The Citizen Advertiser (Auburn, New York), p. 14. (Viewed 28 December 2020. D01637).

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1952 - advertisement

Elbe’s Jewelry Store, Niagara Falls, NY. (7 October 1952). Advertisement: "... Niagara’s Oldest Jewelry Store... We Also Represent These Famous Silversmiths... [Wm.] Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no product illustrations]. The Niagara Falls Gazette (Niagara Falls, NY), p. 14, cols. 1-4. (Viewed 4 December 2021. Q00989).

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1953 - advertisement

Snellenburgs, Philadelphia area. (22 February 1953). Advertisement: "... Sterling and Silver Plate Holloware... Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ International Silver Co.]... " [with possibly relevant photos of designs]. Philadelphia Inquirer, p. 33. (Viewed 14 November 2021. Q00956).

1953 - advertisement

C. L. Campbell, Jeweler, Livonia, NY. (10 December 1953). Advertisement: "Gifts; Christmas Shopping Made Easy... Chests of Silver; 52 Pieces... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no product illustrations]. Livonia Gazette, p. 2. (Viewed 8 December 2021. Q00992).



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1954 - advertisement

Birds Eye Frosted Foods. (19 July 1954). Advertisement: Promotion with presumably Wm. Rogers & Son / International Silver Company silverplate [with illustration showing several pieces of cutlery and objects in Avalon pattern]. LIFE magazine, p. 10. (Viewed 26 October 2017. G01634.)

1954 - advertisement

Shopwell, Yonkers, NY (promotion). (30 September 1954). Advertisement: " ... Now available to all Shopwell customers with any purchase... Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with abstract illustrations of silverware]. Herald Statesman (Yonkers, New York), p. 23. (Viewed 15 August 2020. L02046-47).

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1955 - advertisement

Jack Frost cane sugar (promotion). (23 June 1955). Advertisement: "Save on Wm. Rogers [Mfg. Co. / International Silver Co.] Silverware with Jack Frost box tops! ... Inheritance pattern ... " [with photo of three spoons in the pattern]. Elmira Star-Gazette (New York), p. 38, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 15 August 2020. L02048-50).

1955 - advertisement

Quality Jewelers, Wolcott, NY. (10 November 1955). Advertisement: "... Lovely sets of silver... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] .. " [with no product illustrations]. Fair Haven Register (Fair Haven, New York), p. 8, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 14 November 2021. Q00958).

1955 - advertisement

Shacter’s Jewelers & Appliances of Lima, Inc., Lima, New York. (8 December 1955). Advertisement: "Famous Silverware... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with abstract illustration showing seven handles in unspecified patterns and abstract illustration of silverware in chest]. The Honeoye Falls Times (Honeoye Falls, New York), p. 7, cols. 5-7. (Viewed 4 July 2019. F01076-77).



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1956 - advertisement

Mills, presumably Niagara Falls, NY. (6 January 1956). Advertisement: "... Pre-inventory clearance... Silverware ... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no product illustrations]. Niagara Falls Gazette (Niagara Falls, NY), p. 28, col. 8. (Viewed 28 December 2020. D01642).

  • Online - fultonhistory.com. (Search the archive, "Niagara Falls NY Gazette 1956 Jan-Feb Grayscale - 0136", and scroll down for the link.)

1956 - advertisement

C. L. Campbell, Livonia, NY. (13 December 1956). Advertisement: "Christmas shopping made easy... Wm. Rogers & Son - Tudor [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. The Livonia Gazette (Livonia, NY), p. 4. (Viewed 28 June 2021. R01369).



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1957 - advertisement

Sunflour Self-rising Flour (promotion). (17 January 1957). Advertisement: "... Free! Original Rogers silverplate... Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with abstract illustration of spoon]. The Progressive Age (Scottsboro, Alabama), p. 9, cols. 5-7. (Viewed 20 January 2021. D01825).

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1957 - advertisement

C. L. Campbell, Livonia, NY. (12 December 1957). Advertisement: "Gifts; Christmas Shopping Made Easy... Chests of Silver... Wm. Rogers & Son — Tudor [/ International Silver Co.] ..." [with no related product illustrations]. The Livonia Gazette (Livonia, New York), p. 5, cols. 3-6. (Viewed 28 December 2020. D01639).



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1958 - advertisement

C. G. Johnson, Jeweler, Wilton, CT. (29 January 1958). Advertisement: "Wm Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] Silverplate "Victoria Rose" 52 Piece Set, Service for 8... " [with abstract illustration of silverware in case]. Bulletin (Wilton, Connecticut), p. 16-A, cols. 4-5. (Viewed 28 December 2020. D01646).

1958 - advertisement

C. L. Campbell, Livonia, NY. (18 December 1958). Advertisement: "Gifts; Christmas Shopping Made Easy... Chests of Silver... Wm. Rogers & Son — Tudor [/ International Silver Co.] ..." [with no related product illustrations]. The Livonia Gazette (Livonia, New York), p. 2, cols. 3-6. (Viewed 28 December 2020. D01640).



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1959 - advertisement

Levy’s Jewelers, presumably Buffalo, NY. (6 May 1959). Advertisement: "Going out of business... Silverware ... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no product illustrations]. Buffalo Evening News, p. 30. (Viewed 28 December 2020. D01641).

1959 - advertisement

Sterling Jewelry, presumably Twin Falls, Idaho. (29 November 1959). Advertisement: "... Annual Christmas Sale... Silver Plated Flatware ... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no related product illustrations]. Times News (Twin Falls, Idaho), p. 30, col. 2. (Viewed 14 November 2021. Q00959).



1960s

1960 advertisements

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1960 - advertisement

Edwards, presumably Rochester, NY. (12 June 1960). Advertisement: "Edwards... midsummer clearance... Silverware... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.], 1881 Silver Plate, 52-Pc. service for 8..." [with no illustrations]. Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, NY), p. 7. (Viewed 10 July 2023. C01447).

1960 - advertisement

Sage-Allen, Hartford, CT area. (16 October 1960). Advertisement: "Special superb silverplate gifts by famous International; William Rogers [& Sons or Mfg. Co. presumably] silverplate... party tray... chafing dish and tray... tureen with tray... butter dish... covered casserole... " [with illustrations of these items]. Hartford Courant, p. 5A. (Viewed 13 June 2019. F00877).

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1961 - advertisement

Geibel’s Home Furnishings, Mexico, NY. (15 June 1961). Advertisement: "Free Wm. Rogers. Mfg. Co.’s [/ International Silver Co.] Caravan Pattern, Stainless, This is our way of showing our appreciation for trading with us... " [with no illustration]. Mexico Independent & Parish Mirror (Mexico, New York), p. 6, cols. 5-6. (Viewed 22 May 2019. H00937).

1961 - advertisement

Carson Pirie Scott & Co. (28 September 1961). Advertisement: "... We’ve a magnificant collection of Wm. Rogers [Mfg Co. or & Sons] and Webster Wilcox silverplate by International Silver Company..." [with illustrations]. Chicago Daily Tribune, p. B5. (Viewed 7 August 2020. F00878).

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1962 - article mention

Revi, Albert Christian. (May 1962). American cut glass patterns [with mention of William Rogers Manufacturing Company]. Spinning Wheel, pp. 16-7. (Viewed 22 July 2021. R01584).


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1962 - advertisement

Dufore Jewelers, Oswego, NY. (3 December 1962). Advertisement: "Visit our complete stainless department... New! Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] stainless... " [with unclear but probably related illustrations]. The Palladium-Times (Oswego, New York), p. 14, bottom of page. (Viewed 8 December 2021. Q014 ).

1962 - advertisement

Dufore Jewelers, Oswego, NY. (6 December 1962). Advertisement: "Visit our complete stainless department... Wm. Rogers & Son stainless... Bermuda... Royal Manor... Symmetry... New Cotillion... 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ International Silver Co.]" [with illustrations]. The Palladium-Times (Oswego, NY), p. 7. (Viewed 10 July 2023. D01896).



1963 - advertisement

Armstrong Landon Co., Kokomo, IN. (14 November 1963). Advertisement: "... Christmas gifts... Sensational Value! Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ International Silver Co.] ’Inspiration’ 50-pc. set silverplated silverware... " [with abstract illustration of silverware in case]. The Kokomo Tribune (Kokomo, IN), p. 35. (Viewed 12 July 2021. D01826).

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1964 - advertisement

Lurie’s, presumably Amsterdam, NY. (19 March 1964). Advertisement: "Wm. Rogers & Son Stainless... 50-pc. service for 8... International Silver Co. ..." [with illustration showing spoons in Bermuda, Lone Star, and Royal Manor patterns]. Evening Recorder (Amsterdam, New York), p. 7, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 28 December 2020. D016 ).

  • Online - fultonhistory.com. (Search the archive, "Amsterdam NY Daily Democrat and Recorder 1964 Mar-Apr Grayscale - 0260", and scroll down for the link.)

1964 - advertisement

Scheefer Jewelers, Saranac Lake, NY. (26 May 1964). Advertisement: "Wm. Rogers & Son Stainless [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with illustrations of spoons showing the Bermuda, Lone Star, Royal Manor patterns]. Adirondack Daily Enterprise (Saranac Lake, New York), p. 3, cols. 7-8. (Viewed 7 May 2020.



1965 - two advertisements

Lippa’s, Plattsburgh, New York. (10 & c. 12 April 1965). Advertisements: "... 55-piece silver for eight... Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ International Silver Co.] [with photos / illustrations]. Plattsburgh Press-Republican (New York). (Viewed 21 May 2019. H00933-36).

1966 - encyclopedia entry

Rainwater, Dorothy T. (1966). "International Silver Co." [with mention of Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. / Rogers Cutlery Co.], (pp. 82-3). In American silver manufacturers: Their marks, trademarks and history. Everybodys Press: Hanover, PA. (Viewed 9 August 2020. L01882-83 L01900-01).

1966 - encyclopedia entry

Rainwater, Dorothy T. (1966). "Rogers Brothers" [with mention of Rogers Cutlery Co. (Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.)], (p. 146). In American silver manufacturers: Their marks, trademarks and history. Everybodys Press: Hanover, PA. (Viewed 5 August 2020. L01882-83; L01915).

1966 - encyclopedia entry

Rainwater, Dorothy T. (1966). "Rogers Cutlery Co." ["Founded in 1871. Consolidated with Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. ... in 1879..."] [with marks], (p. 147). In American silver manufacturers: Their marks, trademarks and history. Everybodys Press: Hanover, PA. (Viewed 8 August 2020. L01882-83; L01915).

1966 - encyclopedia entry

Rainwater, Dorothy T. (1966). "William Rogers Mfg. Co." [with marks], "Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co., Ltd." (Niagara Falls, Ontario), (pp. 152-53). In American silver manufacturers: Their marks, trademarks and history. Everybodys Press: Hanover, PA. (Viewed 8 August 2020. L01882-83; L01918).


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1966 - advertisement

Penn Fruit, Philadelphia, PA / Dash (promotion). (8 December 1966). Advertisement: "... Free Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] Stainless for Dash box tops; 24 pieces— service for 6... " [with illustration of two spoons, fork and knife]. Philadelphia Inquirer, p. 17, col. 2. (Viewed 8 December 2021. Q0099 ).

1966 - advertisement

Fortunoff’s Westbrook, Westbury, NY. (12 December 1966). Advertisement: "Where, but at Fortunoff’s will you see find these 120 fabulous tea sets... 8. International [Silver Co.] Wm. Rogers [Mfg. Co. presumably] plate, 5-pc. ... [and other Wm. Rogers division designs] ... " [with illustrations]. Newsday (Long Island), p. 11B. (Viewed 9 December 2021. Q00993).



1967 - magazine article mention - historical silver

Hogan, E. P. (November 1967). The card receiver in Victorian silverplate. Spinning Wheel, pp. 12-13. (Viewed 10 November 2017. AAA00697.)

Illustrations:
> Derby Silver Co.: card receiver (1883)
> Hartford Silver Plate Co.: card receiver (1856-62);
> Meriden Britannia Co.: two card receivers (1873, 1882); eight illustrations of card receivers from 1882 catalogue;
> Meriden Silver Plate Co.: card receiver (c. 1885);
> Rogers, Smith & Co.: card receiver (1856-62);
> Also, Middletown Plate Co.; Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co.; Wilcox Silver Plate Co.; and Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. are mentioned.

  • Offline - "Meriden - Industries - Silver" file, Meriden Public Library, CT.
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1967 - advertisement

Dash, Maple Plains, Minnesota. (17 September 1967). Advertisement: "... This elegant 24-piece set of Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] Stainless FREE! for as few as 4 DASH boxtops! ... " [with photo showing over 20 pieces of cutlery in the Bermuda pattern]. Los Angeles Times, p. M31. (Viewed 15 July 2019. E00970).

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1967 - advertisement

Dash, Maple Plains, Minnesota. (October 1967). Advertisement: "... This elegant 24-piece set of Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] Stainless FREE! for as few as 4 DASH boxtops! ... " [with photo showing over 20 pieces of cutlery in the Bermuda pattern]. Better Homes and Gardens, p. 37. (Viewed 15 July 2019. E00967-68).

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1968 articles

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1968 - magazine article

Hodgson, Beulah D. (February 1968). [Rogers Brothers, The International Silver Company (/ Meriden Britannia), Meriden, Conn.] Silver Magazine. (Viewed 13 September 2017. G00209.)

1968 - article mention

Hogan, E. P. (June 1968). Brides baskets and bowls [with photo of Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. basket (1889)]. Spinning Wheel, pp. 16-17. (Updated 23 July 2021. AAA00697; R01597.)

  • Online - archive.org. (Email-based registration required.)
  • Offline - "Meriden - Industries - Silver" file, Meriden Public Library, CT.

1968 - magazine article mention - historical silver

Hogan, E. P. (December 1968). Figural napkin rings for collectors. Spinning Wheel, pp. 12-14. (Viewed 9 November 2017. AAA00696.)

Illustrations:
> Barbour Silver [Plate] Co. pear and leaves napkin ring (1895).
> Derby Silver Co. bird on wishbone napkin ring (1886).
> Meriden Britannia Company: two reprinted pages from 1882 catalogue showing 13 napkin rings; reprinted excerpt from 1886 catalogue showing figural boy and girl pepper shakers and cat napkin ring; seven others (1873, 1877, 1878, 1879, 1886, 1888).
> Rogers, Smith & Co.: cupids holding napkin ring (1878).
> Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co.: two reprinted pages from 1886 catalogue showing 12 napkin rings; another one shown (1879).
> E. G. Webster & Bro. bird napkin ring (1873). > Wilcox Silver Plate Co. pug with glass eyes napkin ring (1884, another 1873).
> Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. squirrel napkin ring (1889).

  • Offline - "Meriden - Industries - Silver" file, Meriden Public Library, CT.
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"The trend toward ornamenting napkin rings with full round figures started about 1879 and reached its peak about 1886... So popular were these figural napkin rings that in a short three-year period— 1886, 1887, and 1888— five firms in the Meriden, Conn. area offered 82 different designs... By 1900, tastes had changed and the demand for fancy napkin rings dwindled away to nothing..." (Excerpt from above.)




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1968 - advertisement

Fortunoff Westbrook, Westbury, New York. (14 March 1968). Advertisement: "Save on 5 most-wanted International stainless patterns including famous Wm. Rogers by International! Snowflake, Wm. Rogers & Son by International [Silver Co.]... Swirl by International... Elegance by International... Rosebud by International... Colony Park by International... " [with photos of cutlery in the patterns]. Newsday (Long Island, NY), p. 17. (Viewed 15 July 2019. E00969).

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1968 - advertisement

Dash detergent (promotion). (26 May 1968). Advertisement: "FREE! ... This elegant 24-piece set of Wm. Rogers & Son’s [/ISC] stainless FREE! for as few as 4 DASH boxtops... " [with illustrations showing knives, forks and spoons in the Bermuda pattern]. Atlanta Constitution, p. SM35. (Viewed 12 April 2020. E00971).

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1969 articles

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1969 - magazine article

(June 1969). [Isabella (Wm. Rogers & Son) - flatware pattern]. Silver Magazine. (Viewed 13 September 2017. G00209.)

1969 - article mention

(June 1969). That wonderful old Vintage pattern [with mention of Rogers Cutlery Co., Wm. Rogers & Son]. Spinning Wheel, pp. 24-25, 48. (Viewed 20 July 2021. R01561).

1969 - magazine article

(September 1969). [Burgundy (Wm. Rogers & Son) - flatware pattern.] Silver Magazine. (Viewed 13 September 2017. G00209.)



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1969 - advertisement

Zales Jewelers, Atlanta, GA area. (4 April 1969). Advertisement: "Zales Jewelers comes to Atlanta! ... Four Piece Silver-plated Coffee Service by Wm. Rogers & Son [/ISC]..." [with illustration]. Atlanta Constitution, p. 11. (Viewed 15 July 2019. E00972).

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1969 - advertisement

Zales Jewelers, Los Angeles, CA. (20 August 1969). Advertisement: "You’ll love our home economics... Silverplated coffee service; Elegant Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] four-piece set..." [with abstract illustration]. Los Angeles Times, p. 6. (Viewed 17 April 2020. E00973).

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1970s

1970 - magazine article

(July 1970). [Silverplate Patterns of 1940 by Wm. Rogers & Son / (International Silver Company) flatware pattern]. Silver Magazine. (Viewed 7 September 2017. G00209.)


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1970 - advertisement

Sheftall Jewelers, presumably Austin, TX. (11 February 1970). Advertisement: "Distinctive! Lovely Trays for convenient and gracious serving. Wm. Rogers & Son silverplate / International Silver Company..." [with illustration showing three trays]. The Austin Statesman (Texas), p. A8. (Viewed 11 April 2020. E00974).

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1970 - advertisement

Gardiner’s Jewelry, Oil City, PA. (28 April 1970). Advertisement: "The today’s bride; beautiful gifts to cherish a lifetime; This lovely 4 piece coffee service... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.]... " [with illustrations of coffee service and tray]. The News-Herald (Franklin, PA), presumably p. 21. (Viewed 11 October 2021. D01831).

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1970 - advertisement

Troutman’s, presumably Indiana, PA. (8 May 1970). Advertisement: "... mayonnaise-sauce set... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] [with product illustration]. Indiana Gazette (Indiana, Pennsylvania), unknown page number, col. 4. (Viewed 18 December 2021. D01832).

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1971 - article mention

Hogan, E. P. (January-February 1971). The old-fashioned dinner caster. Spinning Wheel, pp. 20-22. (Viewed 9 November 2017. AAA00696.)

Illustrations:
> Meriden Britannia Co.: 3 illustrations of casters in 1855 catalogue; revolving caster (1860); 23 illustrations of dinner castle bottles, 6 dinner casters, and 6 dinner caster bell from 1886 catalogue; also toy caster (1885) and caster (1855-67);
> Rogers Bros. Mfg. Co.: 4 illustrations of dinner casters in 1860 Rogers Bros. Mfg. Co. catalogue;
> Wilcox Silver Plate Co.: caster (1871).
> Also Bergen & Niland; Meriden Flint Glass Company; Meriden Silver Plate Co.; Rogers, Smith & Co.; Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co.; Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. are mentioned.

  • Offline - "Meriden - Industries - Silver" file, Meriden Public Library, CT.
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"By 1893, the demand [for dinner casters] started to wane... They went out of style entirely in the early 1900s." (Excerpt from article above.)


1971 - article mention

Hogan, E. P. (March 1971). Victorian silverplated toilet stands [with mention of Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.]. Spinning Wheel, pp. 18-9. (Viewed 21 July 2021. R01568).



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1971 - advertisement

Sage-Allen, Hartford area, CT. (19 April 1971). Advertisement: "Anniversary sale... Wm. Rogers [presumably Wm. Rogers & Son / Mfg. Co.; / International Silver Co.] silverplate candlesticks... elegant baroque design... " [with illustration]. Hartford Courant, p. 5. (Viewed 14 May 2020. E00963).

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1971 - advertisement

White Front, Los Angeles, CA area. (11 June 1971). Advertisement: "Best Buys for dads, brides & grads... 4 pc. silverplated coffee service; Wm. Rogers & Son silverplate by International... " [with illustration]. Los Angeles Times, p. 6. (Viewed 11 April 2020. E00975).

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1971 - advertisement

Montgomery Ward, Washington, DC area. (9 December 1971). Advertisement: "your Christmas store... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ... tray... well and tree meat platter... compote... salt and pepper shakers... twin condiment with two silverplated spoons... " [with illustrations of designs]. Washington Post / Times Herald (Washington, DC), p. K13. (Viewed 28 July 2020. E00976).

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1972 - advertisement

S. Klein, Philadelphia area, PA. (26 March 1972). Advertisement: "... Wm. Rogers & Son by famous International [Silver Co.]; 50-pc. stainless flatware... " [with illustrations of handles in the Bermuda, First Lady, and Scope patterns]. Philadelphia Inquirer, p. 9-B, col. 4. (Viewed 19 December 2021. F00979).

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1972 - advertisement

Gilchrist’s, Boston, MA area. (2 April 1972). Advertisement: "... Famous Maker’s discontinued pattern... Juliette... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Company]... " [with illustration of knife, fork and spoon in the pattern]. Boston Globe, p. 12. (Viewed 11 April 2020. F00980).

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1973 - advertisement

Davison’s, Atlanta area, Georgia. (25 November 1973). Advertisement: "Wm. Rogers & Son ’Grand Elegance’ Holloware by International [Silver Co.] ... 1847 Rogers Bros. 20-pc. flatware set in fine silverplate, three lovely patterns: Reflection, Centennial and Grand Heritage... It’s Christmas at Davison’s... " [with photos of forks in the pattern, tea service and other pieces of holloware]. Atlanta Constitution, p. SM69. (Viewed 21 June 2019. D00897).

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1974 - advertisement

Standard Federal Savings, Atlanta area, Georgia. (3 January 1974). Advertisement: "Together we can plan for your tomorrow with Gifts of Silver by International... Again this year we’re offering an elegant selection of gifts to our savers from the famous Wm. Rogers & Son silverplate holloware collection... " [with photos of serving tray, salt and pepper set, goblets, coffee service, and covered vegetables]. Atlanta Constitution (Georgia), p. 28C. (Viewed 17 June 2019. F00978).

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1974 - advertisement

Montgomery Ward, Washington, DC area. (28 November 1974). Advertisement: "International Silver Company Silverplated Holloware... Wm. Rogers & Son 4-pc. Coffee Set... " [with photos of Wm Rogers & Son coffee set, salt & pepper set, candy ’n’ nut set; ’Spring Flower’ compote, double vegetable dish; Paul Revere Sugar ’n Cream Set]. Washington Post (Washington, DC), p. D12. (Viewed 15 July 2019. F00977).

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1975 - advertisement

Woolco Department Store, Brandon, MB, Canada. (18 August 1975). Advertisement: "... Month-end clearance... Jewelry... stainless steel flatware— Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] with a rich, delicate embossed design... " [with no product illustrations]. The Brandon Sun (Brandon, Manitoba, Canada), p. 12. (Viewed 11 October 2021. D01833).

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1975 - advertisement

Charles Ogilvy Limited, Ottawa, Canada. (22 October 1975). Advertisement: "... 88th Anniversary Sale; Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] Stainless 40 piece flatware; Service for 8 in a chest [with photo of two forks and silverware in case]. Ottawa Journal (Ottawa, ON, Canada), p. 46, col. 1. (Viewed 30 November 2021. D01834).

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1976 - magazine article mention

Hogan, E. P. (May 1976). Silverware for children [with illustration of Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. child’s cup (c. 1896)]. Spinning wheel, pp. 13-16. (Updated 20 July 2021. AAA00699; R01559.)

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  • Offline - "Meriden - Industries - Silver" file, Meriden Public Library, CT.

1976 - advertisement

Gilchrist, Boston area, MA. (16 May 1976). Advertisement: "Silver Spectacular; International [Silver Co.]; Wm. Rogers & Son... ’Spring Flower’ Pattern Silver Plated Holloware... " [with 11 abstract illustrations of holloware]. Boston Globe, p. 11. (Viewed 15 July 2019. F00976).

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1977 - book mention

Hogan, Edmund P. (1977). On "William Rogers Mfg. Co.", [pp 34, 35, 48, 122 [bowl with shaded blue white satinglass (1889)], 132 [nut bowl (1886)], 157, 161-62, 170-71]. In An American heritage: A book about the International Silver Company. Taylor Publishing Company: Dallas, TX. (Updated 17 April 2017. DM.)

"The Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. started business in 1865...The company produced silverplate carrying their name and in 1866 brought out a brand stamped "Wm. Rogers & Son". In 1879, the firm consolidated with the Rogers Cutlery Co (started in 1871) and William H. Watrous, president of the cutlery company, was made president of the two branches.

The company was primarily a maker of silverplated flatware but in the 1880’s and 90’s offered a fairly externsive line of plated hollowware. This was made by others in the area but trademarked and finished in their own factory.

The operation was moved to Meriden in 1903 and took over the factory formerly occupied by C. Rogers & Bros. When the [International Silver] Company’s Flatware Center was built in 1968, the operation moved there and the old buildings were put up for sale." (Excerpt from above.)


1977 - book mention

Hogan, Edmund P. (1977). "International Silver Co. of Canada, Ltd." and "Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co." mentions, (pp. 170-71). In An American heritage: A book on the International Silver Company. Taylor Publishing Company: Dallas, TX. (Viewed 13 September 2020. DM.)

"... In 1905 International Silver Co. considered it would be advantageous to have a Canadian branch of the Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. Division... [The factory in Niagara Falls, Ontario] was known as H-C. ..."

"Originally the three factories [the Canadian operations of Meriden Britannia Co. in Hamilton, Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. in Niagara Falls, and the Standard Silver Co. in Toronto] operated independently but in the fall of 1924 it was decided to consolidate the three companies... with the head office of International Silver Co. of Canada, Ltd. located in Hamilton." (Excerpt from above.)



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1977 - advertisement

Edmond C. Starch, Executor, presumably New Madison, Ohio area. (9 March 1977). Advertisement: "Large executor sale; Saturday 19, 1977... Silver ware... Wm. Rogers & Son... " [with no illustrations]. Greenville Daily Advocate (Greenville, Ohio), p. 14, cols. 7-8. (Viewed 11 October 2021. D01836).

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1977 - advertisement

Banks Jewelers, Camden, AR. (29 March 1977). Advertisement: "... This lovely 4 piece coffee service ... Wm. Roger & Son / International Silver Company... " [with illustrations of plates and tea set]. The Camden News (Camden, Arkansas), p. 3, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 30 November 2021. D01837).

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1980s

1980 - secondary source

Hogan, Edmund P. (1980). "William Rogers Mfg. Co." mentions, [pp. 26 (photo of figural napkin ring), 48 (dinner casters), 65-7 (photos of nutbowl, 1886; pocket fruit knife with nut pick, 1888; and set of six fruit knives and nutpicks, c. 1890), 104 (photo of child’s cup, 1896); 111 (card receivers), 120 (photo of bride’s basket, 1889), 169 (mention of formation, including mention of Wm. Rogers & Son).] In The elegance of old silver plate and some personalities. Schiffer Publishing Limited: Exton, PA. (Updated 17 April 2017. DM.)

1980 - secondary source

Hogan, Edmund P. (1980). On "The Rogers Brothers", (pp. 161-70; other mentions in book’s index; including reproduced illustration of William, Asa, and Simeon Rogers; adverts; b/w photos of spoons, building illustrations; and photo of Meriden Britannia building). In The elegance of old silver plate and some personalities. Schiffer Publishing Limited: Exton, PA. (Updated 17 April 2017. DM.)

1989 - magazine article

Cramer, Diana. (May / June 1989). [William Rogers Mfg. Co. - Assyrian]. Sculpture Magazine. (Viewed 7 September 2017. G00204.)


1990s

1992-99 - exhibition checklist and show venues - Wm. Rogers & Son / ISC in travelling exhibition

The Museums at Stony Brook. (c. 1997). Exhibition checklist for Shaken, not stirred: Cocktail shakers and design exhibition (3 May - 4 September 1997). (For six other venues and exhibited design, see the Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. / Wm. Rogers & Son exhibitions section.) (Viewed 28 November 2018. B01222-13).

  • Offline - The Long Island Museum of American Art, History, and Carriages (formerly The Museums at Stony Brook, Long Island, New York). (Also supplied venues and dates.)


2000s

2004 - encyclopedia entry

Rainwater, Dorothy T.; Fuller, Martin; Fuller, Collette. (2004). "International Silver Company" [with mention of Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. / Rogers Cutlery Co.], (p. 116-20). Encyclopedia of American silver manufacturers, (revised and expanded 5th ed.). Schiffer Publishing: Atglen, PA. (Viewed 8 August 2020. A02925a-c(-)27a-c).

2004 - encyclopedia entry

Rainwater, Dorothy T.; Fuller, Martin; Fuller, Collette. (2004). "Rogers Brothers" [with mention of Rogers Cutlery Co. / Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.], (pp. 202-03). Encyclopedia of American silver manufacturers, (revised and expanded 5th ed.). Schiffer Publishing: Atglen, PA. (Viewed 8 August 2020. L01872-73).

2004 - encyclopedia entry

Rainwater, Dorothy T.; Fuller, Martin; Fuller, Collette. (2004). "Rogers Cultery Co." [merged into William Rogers Mfg. Co.] [with marks], (p. 204). Encyclopedia of American silver manufacturers, (revised and expanded 5th ed.). Schiffer Publishing: Atglen, PA. (Viewed 2 August 2020. A02878a,b).

2004 - encyclopedia entry

Rainwater, Dorothy T.; Fuller, Martin; Fuller, Collette. (2004). "Silver Plate Cutlery Co.", Birmingham, CT [supplier to Holmes & Edwards and Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.], (p. 228). Encyclopedia of American silver manufacturers, (revised and expanded 5th ed.). Schiffer Publishing: Atglen, PA. (Viewed 20 August 2017. A02882; A02882a.)

2004 - encyclopedia entry

Rainwater, Dorothy T.; Fuller, Martin; Fuller, Collette. (2004). "Watrous Mfg. Co."; Maltby, Stevens and Curtiss (predecessor); Maltby, Steven & Company (predecessor), supplier to Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. (pp. 266-7). Encyclopedia of American silver manufacturers, (revised and expanded 5th ed.). Schiffer Publishing: Atglen, PA. (Viewed 17 August 2017. A02891a,b.)

2004 - encyclopedia entry

Rainwater, Dorothy T.; Fuller, Martin; Fuller, Collette. (2004). "William Rogers Mfg. Co." [with marks] and "William Rogers Mfg. Co." (Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada), (pp. 209-10). Encyclopedia of American silver manufacturers, (revised and expanded 5th ed.). Schiffer Publishing: Atglen, PA. (Viewed 2 August 2020. A02880a,b; A02881a,b).

2005-07 - Wm. Rogers Mfg Co. in exhibition

Stern, Jewel. (2005). Modernism in American silver. [Includes Wm. Rogers Mfg Co. designs.] 392 pp. Dallas Museum of Art and Yale University Press. (Book accompanied exhibition at 5 American venues.) (Updated 17 April 2017. DM.)

> Exhibition venues: Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, DC; Nevada Museum of Art, Reno; Dallas Museum of Art; The Wolfsonian, Miami Beach, FL; The Dixon Gallery and Gardens, Memphis, TN.


2010s

c. 2011 - designs in book

Gordon, John Stuart (c. 2011). Mention and entry on William Rogers Manufacturing Company / International Silver Company designs. In Gordon’s A Modern world: American design from the Yale University Art Gallery 1920-1950. Yale University Art Gallery in association with Yale University Press. (Viewed 15 May 2018. AAA03001; AAA03011; AAA03016; AAA03025).

> Photo of twelve 1939 New York World’s Fair spoons and presentation box, Lilian V. M. Helander for William Rogers Mfg. Co. / International Silver Company, (patented 1938), (p. 249).
> "Lilian V. M. Helander, designer; William Rogers Manufacturing Company / International Silver Company; 1939 New York World’s Fair spoon", (patented 1938), (p. 271). > "Lilian V. M. Helander", biographical statement, one paragraph, (p. 410).


n. d.

n. d. - photo of buildings

(undated). Photo of Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co., 67 Front Street, Hartford. (4 December 2018. B01277; D00578).

n. d. - invoice with illustrations

Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. (undated). Invoice with illustrations. Accession no. L970.D.009. Viewed 22 July 2018. F00124-25).

after 1898 - wrapper

Wm Rogers Mfg. Co. / International Silver Company. (after 1898). Wrapper. (Viewed 22 August 2018. L00677).

n. d. - design catalogue

Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. / (ISC). (1900s). [trade catalogue]. Hartford, CT. (Updated 26 April 2017. A01428.)

n. d. - design catalogue(s)

International Silver Company. (1900s). [Trade catalogue and price lists]. Related companies: 1847 Rogers Bros.; Holmes & Edwards Inlaid; Wm. Rogers & Son; H.O. Hurlbert & Sons. (Updated 23 April 2017. A01426.)

n. d. - design catalogue

Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. (undated). Sterling silver ware and novelties, 4th annual catalogue. Number of pages unknown. Hartford, CT. (Updated 15 September 2020. A01425; E01388.)


Footnotes:
[1] See Thompson, Eleanor McD. (1991). Guide to the microfiche edition of trade catalogues at the Winterthur Museum, part 2 (online), (entry no. 3112, p. 92). 184 pp. Winterthur Museum, Delaware. [A00868; A00871] (Please note, sometimes the trade catalogue itself is searchable in a library catalogue, and sometimes one needs to search the microform series as a whole.)

[2] Ibid. See entries no. 3111, p. 92. Viewed 18 June 2016. [A00868; A00871]

[3] McKinstry, E. Richard / Winterthur Museum. (1984). Trade catalogues at Winterthur: A guide to the literature of merchandising, 1750 to 1980 (online). (Entry no. 1682, p. 293.). Garland Publishing: New York and London. Viewed 19 June 2016. [A00518-19]



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