I just bought a WM Rogers tea set. The only marking on it is the eagle and star with WM Rogers. I have searched online and only found one set that looked like mine. Most sets have four legs on the bottom of the pieces. However, mine has a single round stand under the center of the pieces. The ones with legs were going for $40-$100 while the only one without legs was $475. This sparked my interest. I only paid $20 at a flea market for the set, and I plan on keeping it for display at my home no matter the value. Also, it seems I am missing the platter that the set goes on. However, I plan on finding the piece that completes it. The first question I have is how can I tell if the piece I have is coin silver or silver plated? The second question is, what are the possible values of my set? Thanks for the help!
Description
Category
Silver and Silver Overlay
Medium
Silver or silver plated?
Distinguishing marks
WM Rogers with star and eagle
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
Tea pot - 11" tall
Cream and sugar dishes - 6" tall
Cream and sugar dishes - 6" tall
Date Period
Unk
Weight
Unk
History
Bought these at a flea market today. Seller mentioned that all the marks matched but didn't know anything about the piece.
Condition notes - some tarnish and light scratches.
Condition notes - some tarnish and light scratches.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
$20
For Sale?
No