Material: Silver-plated
Length / Bowl Size: 155 mm length; 33 mm bowl width
Obverse / Reverse Details: This elegant kitchen spoon serves as a classic piece of domestic hollowware manufactured during the post-World War II residential dining boom. The handle layout features a stylized cluster of tightly grouped rose blossoms and leaves nestled near the wider tip, which gracefully tapers down the stem before expanding into a secondary, smaller floral spray just above the heel. Struck via a heavy mechanical press drop-forging method, the detailed reverse side proudly bears the stamped star symbol alongside the historic commercial markings verifying its precise manufacturing pedigree. The exact physical measurements align perfectly with a standard kitchen teaspoon meant for daily beverage stirring or formal dessert service. A warm, golden-brown tarnish halo rings the perimeter of the polished oval bowl, indicating the item was carefully stored in a residential environment for decades rather than being exposed to harsh abrasive cleaning chemicals. Reverse stamped “★Rogers & Bro. IS Original Rogers”.
Circa: Mid 20th Century
Notes:
Rogers & Bro “Queen Rose" series introduced in 1951 . Rogers & Bro. was consolidated under the IS banner, known for its quality electroplated flatware and enduring Rose designs. "International Silver," a cartel of silverware manufacturers formed in 1898 by 14 silver producers, including the Rogers Brothers.