The Rare Wm. Rogers And Sons Utensil Set Collectors Are Still Hunting For Today

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There is something special about setting a beautiful table for a party or holiday gathering. If you enjoy hosting dinner parties, decorative silverware can help to elevate your table. For a utensil set with vintage charm and a floral-inspired design, there are plenty of cutlery sets on the secondhand market that are worth picking up. One discontinued set to be on the lookout for at thrift stores and antique shops comes from Wm. Rogers and Sons, called Enchanted Rose. 

The brand itself was founded in the 1850s and was known for its expertise in crafting high-quality silverware and accompanying serving pieces. By the late 1800s, they merged into International Silver, and the name carried on. With the Enchanted Rose flatware collection, you have a vintage Art Nouveau pattern offered in both silver and gold plating, featuring a highly detailed floral motif and leafy scrollwork that went the entire length of each handle. The Enchanted Rose pattern features delicate rosettes towards the end of the handle, while the rest of the design looks like scrolls and small leaves up the sides.

Not only can you find individual utensils on sites like Replacements, Etsy, and eBay, but you can also purchase sets that include some serving utensils. In one Etsy listing, a 51-piece gold-plated set comes with a storage case and serving ladle for $125. While on eBay, a 63-piece set that featured all of the original packaging actually sold for $99.99. 

Since this is a discontinued pattern, finding this silverware secondhand is the only way to add it to your collection. And even if you only find a few pieces of Wm. Rogers and Sons Enchanted Rose silverware, you'll want to look for the maker's mark to confirm your find. Check to see if the handles say "Wm. Rogers & Son" in all capital letters, with the word China underneath it. On the knives, this marking will be at the neck of the knife, where it transitions from the blade to the handle. Pay attention to the design itself, which should be on both the front and back of the handle.

If you're looking for the best way to clean your silverware, remember that silver and gold-plated flatware should never be run through a dishwasher; instead, it should be hand washed. You'll also want to dry it right away so water doesn't sit on the metal for too long. Another thing to pay attention to is that you don't want to mix your silver-plated pieces with stainless steel flatware, as there can be a chemical reaction between the two metals that can cause dark spots on the silverware. It's also a good idea to store the Enchanted Rose flatware in an anti-tarnish silverware storage box. If you didn't find one when you picked up the set originally, it's a good idea to purchase one to protect your investment.