Vi a. m^f^ U FACT U R e F? S OF ■ and ■ NEW YORK Price List — OF — Rogers & Brother, WATERBURY, CONN., ■ MANUFACTURERS OF THE CELEBRATED GENUINE ELECTRO SILVER-PLATED gP00Ng,vF0^Kg,vKNIYEg, stamped ''^^ ROGERS & BRO., A-IJ' 690 BROADWAY, NEAR FOURTH STREETrr-^^^. 'VJ«» WATERBURY, CONN. VV Ko4?.^-l^ -1882- 1.0^ American Bank Note Company, 142 Broadway, New Yort.. Engraving on Wood by N. Orr & Co., 52 John St., New York. TO THE TRADE: In presenting a New and Eevised Price List, the occasion is taken to state that the "GENUINE ROGERS GOODS" have, for a period of about thirty-live years maintained their supremacy over all competition; a fact well known to the trade, and also conceded by many competitors, who, finding that purchasers demand "ROGERS" Goods, have, in some way appropriated the name in various forms upon their own goods, or goods made for them. The merits claimed for these goods are as follows : QUALITY:— The metal is of the best Nickel Silver, and heavily plated with pure silver, by weight warranted to exceed the usual extra or standard plate twenty per cent. MANUFACTURE: —Skilled workmen, and valuable pat- ented machinery, together with long experience war- rants the statement that these goods are not excelled. Every piece is " set" or shaped by machinery, thereby insuring absolute uniformity. The weight of metal is distributed in the articles, placing the strength where required, and every improvement is adopted that is of value. STYLES: — The line of patterns is large, and embraces all the new and salable styles, and also the old standards. The dies are finely executed and frequently replaced, no old or worn out dies being ever used. For beauty and symmetry, the " Newport" has never been equal- led. Particular attention is called to our newest pat- tern, ''The Saratoga," of graceful outline and ex- quisite ornamentation ; we predict a large sale of this beautiful pattern, equalling, if not excelhng, its com- panion, "The Newport." For plain patterns, "The Tipped " and "Windsor," are still the favorites. FINISH: — All goods are burnished by patent machinery which imparts a harder and more even, consequently more durable, finish than is possible by the old hand process. As in the past, so in the future, shall the name of ROGERS & BROTHER be synonymous for "The Best." ^I^ nsroTiciB ALL Genuine Spoons, Forks, Knives, Ladles, &c., bear our name or trade-marks, "Rogers & Brother," "Rogers & Bro.," or " * Rogers & Bro., A-i," and are warranted made of the best quality of Nickel Silver Metal (Genuine Albata), and Plated Full Weight of Silver, according to the numbers on the labels, and are guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, and dealers are authorized to make this guarantee good in all cases where they are satisfied that under fair usage the goods have failed to render proper service. "EXTRA OR STANDARD PLATE" Is plated 20 per cent, heavier than the ordinary market standard, and is labeled and stamped " A-i." "DOUBLE PLATE" Is so labeled, and is stamped as follows : Table Spoons, Table and Medium Forks, &c No. 8. Dessert Spoons and Forks, &c No. 6. Tea Spoons, &c. No. 4. "TRIPLE PLATE" Is so labeled, and is stamped as follows : Table Spoons, Table and Medium Forks, &c No. 12. Dessert Spoons and Forks, &c No. 9. Tea Spoons, &c No. 6. "QUADRUPLE PLATE" Is furnished to order only, and is stamped as follows : Table Spoons, Table and Medium Forks, &c No. 16. Dessert Spoons and Forks, &c No. 12. Tea Spoons, &c No. 8. "SECTIONAL PLATE" (Where the heel, breast and points of an article are plated extra heavy) is stamped and labeled XII. I^or description see page 7. In ordering Sectional Plate designate XII (not 12). Fancy Pieces, such as Ladles, Cake, Pie and Fish Knives, &fc., S^c, are carried in stock in A-1 or Extra Plate only. Heavier Plates fur- nished to order. XII or Patent Sectional Plate and Heavy, Spring Tempered Shank. Figures i and 2 show a Nickel Silver Fork and Spoon, with the XII plate on, as they appear before the final plating ; after the final plating the appearance is the same as regular plated goods, or solid silver. ^ c-, , Figure i also shows the Heavy, Spring Tempered Shank. KoGERS & Brother, Waterbury, Conn. OR PATENT SECTIONAL PLATE. -es^ Goods plated by this process are having a large and increasing sale, for the simple reason that they give more loear than other spoons of higher cost, the silver being triple plated on those parts that usually wear out first. they are the most serviceable, and dealers are largely ex- tending their sales by keeping them in stock arid explaining their merits to purchasers. Heavy, Spring Tempered Shank, (PATENTED.) By this important improvement, great strength is im- parted luhere it is required, without onaking the article clumsy and heavy in other parts. 8 KoGEES & Brother, Waterbury, Conn. PLAIN. TIPPED. RoGEES & Brother, Waterbury, Conn. 9 FIDDLE. OVAL THREAD. 10 EoGERS & Brother, Waterbury, Conn. OLIVE. PERSIAN. RoGEES & Brother, Waterbury, Conn. 11 LILY. PRINCESS. 12 EoGERS & Brother, Waterbury, Conn. VS^INDSOR. CROWN. RoGEES & Beother, Waterbuey, Conn. 13 GOTHIC. COTTAGE. These patterns are made only in Tea, Dessert and Table Spoons, Medium and Dessert Forks, Sugar Shells and Butter Knives. 14 EoGERS & Brother, Waterbury, Conn. THE NEWPORT. (Patented.) EoGEES & Brother, Waterbury, Conn. 15 LAUREL. LORNE. 16 RoGEES & Beother, Waterbuey, Conn. THE SARATOGA." (Patented.) EoGERS & Brother, Wateebury, Conn. 17 N. B. — The following styles being superseded by newer designs, "are not carried in stock, but can be furnished to order when desired: Antique. Threaded. Old Gothic. Prices same as Tipped. Prices same as Oval Thread, Prices same as Olive. 18 EoCtErs & Brother, AVaterbury, Conn. N. B. — The following styles being superseded by newer designs are not carried in stock, but can be fui'nished to order when desired: Beaded. Tuscan. Ivy (or Grape). Roman. Prices same as Olive. EoGEES & Brother, AVaterbury, Conn. 19 Coffee Spoon, SMALL. Coffee Spoon. Mustard. Spoon. Salt Spoon. Cuts are Exact Size Exact Sizes. CO D> o in U\ P <: h m o u > o > a: cc w cq ri 22 KoGERS ct Beother, Wate^^ibury, Conn. a: o PC w H m >^ PC o w h o z CO PC u 0. Exact Sizes. I o w u I— I cm C/) yy' if m w 7lC>J 03 I— I s -§ A' ~-!ii«Hiiiil CM O t^ CO 05 ^ fl - ■* - ~ (1) ^*^ \d J Q : : : :: < J >^ S D. P h > ^ cc q: c/] S o 30 EoGERS & Beothee, Wateebuey, Conn. Sugar Shell, 6 ins. long. Jelly " 7 Preserve " 8i " Sugar Tongs, 6^ ins. long. " Medium, Sf " " Small, S " 'i* 'i* "t" 'i" 'i* 'C 'i* I o '^ V-l 02 -73 ^ &. -itr e3 REVISED PRICE LIST ROGERS & BROTHER. SPOONS. EXTRA PLATE. DOUBLE PLATE. TRIPLE PLATE. PATENT PLATE. tx:a^ sjpooks. JVo. 2. No. 4. No. 6. No. XII. Plain per doz. Tipped $4 00 4 25 4 25 4 50 4 75 4 75 4 75 4 75 4 75 4 75 4 75 4 50 4 75 4 75 4 75 4 75 |5 25 5 50 5 50 5 75 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 5 75 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 $6 50 6 75 6 75 7 00 7 25 7 25 7 25 7 25 7 25 7 25 7 25 7 00 7 25 7 25 7 25 7 25 1 5 00 Fiddle 5 00 Oval Thread 5 25 Olive 5 50 Gothic 5 50 Persian 5 60 Princess 5 50 Lily 5 50 Windsor 5 50 Crown Cottage 5 50 5 25 Newport 5 50 Lorne 5 50 Laurel 5 50 Saratoga 5 50 DESSEJtT SPOONS. No. 3. No. 6. No. 9. No. XII. Plain 7 00 7 50 7 50 8 00 8 50 8 50 8 50 8 50 8 50 8 50 8 50 8 00 8 50 8 50 8 50 8 50 9 00 9 50 9 50 10 00 10 50 10 50 10 50 10 50 10 50 10 50 10 50 10 00 10 50 10 50 10 50 10 50 11 00 11 50 11 50 12 00 12 50 12 50 12 50 12 50 12 50 12 50 12 50 12 00 12 50 12 50 12 50 12 50 Tipped 8 63 Fiddle 8 63 Oval 9 13 Olive 9 63 Gothic Persian 9 63 9 63 Princess 9 63 Lily 9 63 Windsor 9 63 Crown 9 63 Cottasre , 9 13 Newport 9 63 Laurel 9 63 Lorne 9 63 Saratoga 9 63 KoGERS & Beother, Waterbury, Conn. 33 SF'OON S—Conti/iitec/. EXTRA PLATE. TABLE SPOOXS. Xo. 4. Plain per doz, Tipped Fiddle Oval Olive Gothic Persian Princess Lily Windsor Crown Cottage Newport Lome Laurel Saratoga '$8 00 8 50 8 50 9 00 9 50 9 50 9 50 9 50 9 50 9 50 9 50 9 00 9 50 9 50 9 50 9 50 SALT SPOONS. Tipped 3 75 Fiddle 3 75 Oval j 4 00 Olive ! 4 25 Persian 4 25 Princess 4 25 Lily 4 25 Windsor 4 25 Crown 4 25 Newport 4 25 Lome 4 25 Laurel 4 25 Sai'atoga 4 25 Gilt Bowls, $2 per doz. extra ^ DOUBLE PLATE. Xo. S. •$10 50 11 00 11 00 11 50 12 00 12 00 12 00 12 00 12 00 12 00 12 00 11 50 12 00 12 00 12 00 12 00 TRIPLE j PATENT PLATE. PLATE. Xo. 13. Xo. XII. 113 00 13 50 13 50 14 00 14 50 14 50 14 50 14 50 14 50 14 50 14 50 14 00 14 50 14 50 14 50 14 50 No. G. 5 00 6 25 5 00 6 25 5 25 6 50 5 50 6 15 5 50 6 75 5 50 6 75 5 50 6 75 5 50 6 75 5 50 6 75 5 50 6 75 5 50 6 75 5 50 6 75 5 50 6 75 10 00 10 00 10 50 11 00 11 00 11 00 11 00 11 00 11 00 11 00 10 50 11 00 11 00 11 00 11 00 Spoons. 34 KoGERS & Brother, Waterbury, Conn. S POO N S— Continued. EXTRA PLATE. DOUBLE PLATE. TRIPLE PLATE. MVSTAMD SPOONS. No. 2. No. 4. No. 6. Tipped Fiddle Oval Olive per doz. 14 25 4 25 4 50 j 4 75 ; 4 75 4 75 4 75 4 75 ; 4 75 4 75 4 75 4 75 4 75 $5 50 5 50 5 75 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 $6 75 6 75 7 00 7 25 Persian Princess 7 25 7 25 Lily 7 25 Windsor Crown 7 25 7 25 Newport Lome 7 25 7 25 Laurel Saratoga .... Gilt Bowls, $2 per doz. extra. 7 25 7 25 EGG SPOONS. No. 2. No. 4. No. 6. Oval Olive S53 Tea spoon shaped Bowls. ^• 14 50 4 75 4 75 4 75 4 75 4 75 4 75 4 75 4 75 4 75 4 75 $5 75 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 GO 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 $7 00 7 25 Persian . . . 7 25 Princess . . . 7 25 Lily Windsor. . . >, Crown 7 25 7 25 7 25 Jif evvport . . Lome 7 25 7 25 Laurel 7 25 Saratoga . . 7 25 Gilt Bowls, 5 per doz. ext ra. BAM SPOONS. No. 3. No. 6. No. 9, Tipped Oval Olive 5 00 5 50 6 00 G 00 5 00 7 50 8 50 4 25 4 50 4 75 i 4 75 6 50 7 00 7 50 7 50 6 50 9 00 ! 10 00 5 50 5 75 1 6 00 6 00 8 00 8 50 9 00 Persian 9 00 Windsor .... 8 00 Windsor, twist handle 10 50 Spanish, long Tipped, small AVindsor, " Olive, " Tipped, med . twist handle Nos Nos Nos Nos 11 50 2, 2, 2, 2, 4, 6.. 4, 6. 4, 6.. 4, 6.. 1 75 ! 7 00 7 25 7 25 Rogers & Brother, Waterbury, Conn. 35 SPOONS— ContiHUfd. EXTRA PLATE. DOUBLE PLATE. TRIPLE PLATE. BERRTor VEGETABIjE SPOONS. No. 4. No. 8. No. 12. Oval per doz, Olive 621 00 24 00 24 00 24 00 24 00 24 00 24 00 24 00 24 00 24 00 $27 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 133 00 36 00 Persian 36 00 Princess 36 00 Lily 36 00 Crown 36 00 Newport 36 00 Lome 36 00 Laurel 36 00 Saratoga 36 00 Gilt Bowls, $9 per doz. extra. NVT or SALAD SPOONS. No. 4. No. 8. No. 12. Newport 24 00 24 00 30 00 30 00 36 00 36 00 Used also as Ice Cream and Egg Spoons. No. 2. No. 4. No. 6. Oval 4 50 4 75 4 75 4 75 4 75 4 75 4 75 4 75 4 75 4 75 4 75 4 75 4 75 4 75 5 75 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 7 00 Olive 7 25 Persian 7 25 Princess 7 25 Lily 7 25 Windsor 7 25 Crown 7 25 Newport 7 25 Laurel 7 25 Lome 7 25 Sai'atoga 7 25 Gilt Bowls, §3 Iter dozen extra. Windsor, extra small 7 25 Newport, " 7 25 Laurel, " 7 25 PLATTER SPOOXS. (Long Handle.) No. 4. No. 8. No. 12. Oval 36 00 45 00 54 00 36 EoGERS & Brother, Waterbury, Conn. FORKS. EXTRA PLATE. DOUBLE PLATE. TRIPLE PLATE. XII PLATE. DESSERT FORKS. No. 3. JVo. 6. No. 9. No. XII Tipped per doz. Fiddle $7 50 7 50 8 00 8 50 8 50 8 50 8 50 8 60 8 50 8 50 8 00 8 50 8 50 8 50 8 50 $9 50 9 50 10 00 10 50 10 50 10 50 10 50 10 50 10 50 10 50 10 00 10 50 10 50 10 50 10 50 $11 50 11 50 12 00 12 50 12 50 12 50 12 50 12 50 12 50 12 50 12 00 12 50 12 50 12 50 12 50 $8 63 8 63 Oval 9 13 Olive 9 63 Gothic 9 63 Persian 9 63 Princess 9 63 Lily 9 63 Windsor 9 63 Crown 9 63 Cottao-e 9 13 Newport 9 63 Lome ■ 9 63 Laurel 9 63 Saratoga 9 63 MEDIUM FORKS. JVo. 4. No. 8 No. I'i. No. XII Tipped 8 50 8 50 9 00 9 50 9 50 9 50 9 50 9 50 9 50 9 50 9 00 9 50 9 50 9 50 9 50 11 00 11 00 11 50 12 00 12 00 12 00 12 00 12 00 12 00 12 00 11 50 12 00 12 00 12 00 12 00 13 50 13 50 14 00 14 50 14 50 14 50 14 50 14 50 14 50 14 50 14 00 14 50 14 50 14 50 14 50 10 00 Fiddle 10 00 Oval 10 50 Olive 11 00 Gothic 11 00 Persian 11 00 Princes 11 00 Lily 11 00 11 00 Crown 11 00 Cottage 10 50 K^ewport 11 00 Lome 11 00 Laurel 11 00 Saratog'a 11 00 TABLE FORKS. Extra Heavy. JVo. 4. No. 8. JVo. I'i. No. XII Tipped 9 00 11 50 14 00 10 50 RoGEES & Beother, Waterbury, Conk, 37 FORKS — Continued. EXTRA PLATE. DOUBLE PLATE. TRIPLE PLATE. OYSXEJS, FORKS. Tipped per doz Oval Olive Persian Princess Lily Orown French, long handle Kewport " , 8arat02'a " FISXC Olt SAZAD FOJRKS. Olive Persian . . Pi'incess. , Crown . . . Newport Lome . . . . Laurel . . . Saratoga ( HILDBEN'S FORKS. Used also as Beef Forks. ^6 00 6 50 7 00 7 00 7 00 7 00 7 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 JVb. 4. 42 00 42 00 42 00 42 00 42 00 42 00 42 00 42 00 JVo. 3. Tipped . . , Oval Olive.... Persian . . . Princess. . Lily Crown . . . Newport Lome . . . . Laurel . . . Saratoga 6 00 6 50 7 00 7 00 7 00 7 00 7 00 7 00 7 00 7 00 7 00 JVo. 6. JVo. 9. 18 00 S 50 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 11 50 11 50 11 50 $10 00 10 50 11 00 11 00 11 00 11 00 11 00 13 00 13 00 13 00 Ko. 8. 51 00 51 00 51 00 51 00 51 00 51 00 51 00 51 00 Ko. 6. 7 50 8 00 8 50 8 50 8 50 8 50 8 50 8 50 8 50 8 50 8 50 JVo. 12. 63 00 63 00 63 00 63 00 63 00 63 00 63 00 63 00 Ko. fK 9 00 9 50 10 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 H) 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 38 EoctErs & Brother, Waterbury, Conn. FO R K S— Continued. PICM^IuE lOMKS. Tipped per doz Oval Olive Persian Princess Lily Crown French, tipped, long handle Newport, " Saratoga, " Persian, twist, extra, " Crown, " " " Laurel, " " " PIE EOBKS. Size of Dessert Forks with Broad Tines. Oval . . . Olive . . Persian EXTRA I DOUBLE PLATE. PLATE. No. 3. No. 6. 50 00 50 50 50 50 V 50 10 00 10 00 10 00 13 00 13 00 13 00 JVo. 4. 18 00 8 50 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 11 11 11 50 50 50 14 50 14 50 14 50 yo.8. 9 00 1 11 00 9 50 11 50 9 50 11 50 TRIPLE PLATE. No. 9. $9 50 10 00 10 50 10 50 10 50 10 50 10 50 13 00 13 00 J 3 00 16 00 16 00 16 00 No. 12. 13 00 13 50 13 50 Rogers & Beother, Waterbury, Conn. 39 KNIVES. BUTVER KNIVES. Solid or Flat Handle. Oval per doz Olive Persian Princess Lily Crown Newport Lome Laurel Saratoga Spoon, or Bent Handle. Tipped Oval Olive Crown Newport Lome Laurel Gothic Twist or Reversed Handle. Fiddle Oval Olive Persian Princess Lily Windsor Crown Cottage New'port Lome Laurel Saratoga Engraved Blades, $4 per doz. extra TEA KNIVES. Solid or Flat Handle. Oval Olive Persian Princess Crown EXTRA PLATE. No. 3. $8 50 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 8 00 8 50 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 10 00 10 00 10 50 10 50 10 50 10 50 10 50 10 50 10 00 10 50 10 50 10 50 10 50 No. 4. 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 DOUBLE PLATE. No. 6. llO 50 11 00 11 00 11 00 11 00 11 00 11 00 11 00 11 00 11 00 10 00 10 50 11 00 11 00 11 00 11 00 11 00 TRIPLE PLATE. 12 00 12 00 12 50 12 50 12 50 12 50 12 50 12 50 12 00 12 50 12 50 12 50 12 50 No. 8. 11 00 11 00 11 00 11 00 11 00 No. 9. >12 50 l:?! 00 18 00 1:3 00 13 00 13 00 13 00 13 00 13 00 13 00 12 00 12 50 13 00 13 00 13 00 13 00 13 00 11 00 13 00 14 00 14 00 14 50 14 50 14 50 14 50 14 50 14 50 14 00 14 50 14 50 14 50 14 50 No. 12. 13 00 13 00 13 00 13 00 13 00 40 EoGERS & Brothee, "Wateebury, Conn. K N l^'ELS— Continued. EXTRA PLATE. DOUBLE PLAl E. CHILD'S KNIVES. Flat Handle, used also as small Tea or Fruit Knives. No. 3. No. 6. Oval per doz. 8 50 Olive 9 00 Persian 9 00 Princess 9 00 Lily I 9 00 Crown 9 00 Newport 9 00 Lome 9 00 Laurel 9 00 Saratoga 9 00 PIJE KNIVES. $10 00 10 50 10 50 10 50 10 50 10 50 10 50 10 50 10 50 10 50 No. 4. No. 8. Engraved Blades Oval Olive Persian Princess Lily Windsor Crown Newport Lome Laurel Saratoga FISH KNIVES. 39 00 48 00 42 00 51 00 42 00 51 00 42 00 51 00 42 00 51 00 42 00 51 00 42 00 51 00 42 00 51 00 42 00 51 00 42 00 51 00 42 00 51 00 No. 4. No. 8. Engraved Blades Oval Olive Persian Princess Crown Newport Lome I>aurel Saratoaa 39 00 42 00 42 00 42 00 42 00 42 00 42 00 42 00 42 00 48 00 51 00 51 00 51 00 51 00 51 00 51 00 51 00 51 00 Rogers & Beother, Waterbury, Conn. 41 U) £) C > w > a r ^^ r, e d o > d r ■^ 42 KoGERS & Brother, Waterbury, Conn. l^'tilWE.S— Continued. EXTRA PLATE. CHUMS KNIVES. No. 4. Engraved Blades. Oval per doz. $45 00 Olive [ 48 00 Persian 48 00 Princess 48 00 Crown 48 00 Newport 48 00 Lome 48 00 Laurel 48 Of) Saratos-a ' 48 00 ICJE CRJEAM KNIVES. No. 4. Spoon Shaped Blade. Persian i 24 00 Princess Crown Newport Saratoga Gilt Bowls, ^9 per doz. extra I Lome, flat blade, engraved 42 00 24 00 24 00 24 00 24 00 DOUBLE PLATE. TRIPLE PLATE. No. 12. |57 00 60 00 60 00 60 00 60 00 60 00 60 00 60 00 60 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 51 00 $69 00 72 00 72 00 72 00 72 00 72 00 72 00 72 00 72 00 No. 8. No. 12. 36 00 36 00 36 00 36 00 36 00 60 00 DESSERT, MEDIU3I AND TABIE KNIVES. Metal Hollow Handle and Plated Steel Blades. These Knives are made with extra quality fine-tempered Cast Steel Blades, Nickel Silver Handles, and are invariably plated "Double Plate," and recommended not only as the best style and quality, but, all things considered, the most economical Knife for general use. DESSERT. MEDIUM. Plain Oval, or Hotel 14 00 14 00 14 00 14 00 16 00 Oval Thread 16 00 Olive 16 00 Laurel 16 00 SOLID STEEL KNIVES. (Plated) Blade ajid Handle in one Pieee. Put up in handsome tray boxes. DESSERT. MEDIUM No. 12 — iSquare handle, No. 12 — Windsor Butter Knives Fruit Knives Child's Knives Nut Picks RoGEES & Brothee, Wateebuey, Conn. 43 LADLES. sour ZADZES. New or Silver Style Bowl. Tipped per doz Oval Olive Persian Pi'incess Lily Windsor Crown ^Newport Lome Laurel Saratoga Old Style Round Bowl. Tipped Oval Olive Gilt Bowls, 115 per doz. extra. 31 ED I JIM IjADIjES. For either Oysters or Soup. New or Silver Style Bowl. Tipped Oval Olive Persian Princess Lily Windsor Crown Newport Lome Laurel Saratoga Old Style Round Bowl. Tipped Oval Olive Gilt Bowls, $12 per doz. extra EXTRA PLATE. Ko. 4. $45 00 48 00 51 00 51 00 51 00 51 00 51 00 51 00 51 00 51 00 51 00 51 00 42 00 45 00 48 00 DOUBLE PLATE. $57 00 60 00 63 00 63 00 63 00 63 00 63 00 63 00 63 00 63 00 63 00 63 00 54 00 57 00 60 00 Ko. 4. 42 00 45 00 48 00 48 00 48 00 48 00 48 00 48 00 48 00 48 00 48 00 48 00 39 00 42 00 45 00 JVb. 8. 54 00 57 00 60 00 60 00 60 00 60 00 60 00 60 00 60 00 60 00 60 00 60 00 51 00 54 00 57 00 TRIPLE PLATE. JSo. 12. $69 00 72 00 75 00 75 00 75 00 75 00 75 00 75 00 75 00 75 00 75 00 75 00 66 00 69 00 72 00 JVo. 12. 66 00 69 00 72 00 00 OO 00 72 00 72 00 72 00 72 00 72 00 72 00 63 00 66 00 69 00 Ladles. 44 Rogers & Beothee, Wateebuey, Conn. LAD LES — Continued. OYSTER luADLES. Neiu or Silver Style Bowl. Tipped per doz. Oval Olive Persian Princess Lijy AA indsor Crown Newport Lome Laurel Saratoj'a Old Style Round Bowl. Tipped Oval Olive Gilt Bowls, |10 per doz, extra. EXTRA I DOUBLE I TRIPLE. PLATE. PLATE, t PLATE. iVo. 4. $33 00 36 00 39 00 39 00 39 00 39 00 39 00 39 00 39 00 39 00 39 00 39 00 30 00 33 00 36 00 JVo. 8. i42 00 45 00 48 00 48 00 48 00 48 00 48 00 48 00 48 00 48 00 48 00 48 00 39 00 42 00 45 00 GliAVY LAIH.es. No. 4. No. 8. New or Silver Style Bowl. Tipped - Oval Olive Persian Princess Lily Windsor Crown NeAvport Lome Laurel Saratoga Gilt Bowls, |9 per dozen extra 15 00 16 50 18 00 18 00 18 00 18 00 18 00 18 00 18 00 18 00 18 00 18 00 19 50 21 00 22 50 22 50 22 50 22 50 22 50 22 50 22 50 22 50 22 50 22 50 EoGERS & Brother, Waterbury, Conn. L AD L.ES — Continued. cheam ladles. Used also as Sauce Ladles. New or Silver Style Bowl. Tipped per doz Oval Olive Persiaii Princess Lily Windsor Crown Newport Lome Laurel Saratoga Gilt Bowls, ^G per doz. extra. JfLJVCIf LADLES. Persian, long twist handle Gilt Bowls, Si 8 per doz. extra. JULEP STRAINERS. EXTRA PLATE. DOUHLE PLATE. Ko. 4. JS^o. 8. TRIPLE PLATE. Ko. 13. Iio 50 $13 50 $16 50 12 00 15 00 18 00 13 50 16 50 19 50 13 50 16 50 19 50 13 50 16 50 19 50 13 50 16 50 19 50 13 50 16 50 19 50 18 50 16 50 19 50 13 50 16 50 19 50 13 50 16 50 19 50 13 50 16 50 19 50 13 50 16 50 19 50 No 4. JVo 8. No. 12. 96 00 108 00 120 00 Star . Olive No. 4. 12 00 13 50 Ao. 8. 15 00 16 50 No. 12. 18 00 19 50 46 EoGERS & Brother, Waterbury, Conn. SHELLS AND TONGS. EXTRA PLATE. DOUBLE PLATE. TRIPLE PLATE. SVG Alt SSEZZS. JVo. 3. No. 6. No. 9. Tipped per doz. Fiddle $6 50 6 50 8 15 8 75 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 $8 50 8 50 10 75 10 75 11 00 11 00 11 00 11 00 11 00 11 00 11 00 11 00 11 00 11 00 11 00 110 50 10 50 Oval 12 75 Cottage 12 75 Olive 13 00 Persian 13 00 Princess 13 00 Lily 13 00 Windsor 13 00 Crown 13 00 Gothic 13 00 Newport 13 00 Lome 13 00 Laurel 13 00 Saratoga 13 00 Gilt Bowls, ^4 per doz. extra. JELLY SHELLS. JVo. 4. No. 8. No. 12. Oval 10 50 12 00 12 00 12 00 12 00 13 00 14 50 14 50 14 50 14 50 15 50 17 00 Persian 17 00 NcAvport Lily 17 00 17 00 Larger than Jelly. No. 4. No. 8. No. 12. Oval 16 50 IS 00 18 00 18 00 18 00 18 00 18 00 18 00 22 50 24 00 24 00 24 00 24 00 24 00 24 00 24 00 28 50 Olive 30 00 30 00 Princess 30 00 Lily 30 00 Crown 30 00 30 00 Saratoga 30 00 SAMIUNE TONGS. No. 4. No. 8. No. 12. Persian 18 00 24 00 30 00 KoGERs & Brother, Waterbury, Conn. 47 SHELLS & TO NGS—Conimned. SUGAR TONGS. Oval per doz Olive Persian Princess ^Yindsor Crown NcAvport Lome , Laurel Saratoga Princess, medium size Persian, small Princess, " Windsor, " Newport " Saratoga, " .iSPARAGXTS TONGS. May be used for Ice. Persian Windsor CAKE CUTTERS. CAKE CUTTERS. Engraved Blades, Saw Edge, Oval Olive Persian Princess Crown Newport Lome Laurel Saratoga SIFTERS. SUGAR SIFTERS. Olive Persian . . . , Gilt Bowls, EXTRA PLATE. No. 4. 24 00 25 50 25 50 25 50 25 50 25 50 25 50 25 50 25 50 25 50 22 00 18 00 18 00 18 00 18 00 18 00 No. 4. 48 00 48 00 DOUBLE PLATE. No. S. per doz. extra. No. 4. 39 00 39 00 42 00 42 00 42 00 42 00 42 00 42 00 42 00 30 00 31 50 31 50 31 50 31 50 31 50 31 50 31 50 31 50 31 50 25 00 21 00 21 00 21 00 21 00 21 00 No. 8. TRIPLE PLATE. No. 12. 36 00 3Y 50 37 50 37 50 37 50 37 50 37 50 37 50 37 50 37 50 27 00 24 00 24 00 24 00 24 00 24 00 No. IS. No. 4. 18 00 18 00 60 00 60 00 72 00 72 00 No. S. 48 00 48 00 51 00 51 00 51 00 51 00 51 00 51 00 51 00 No. 12. ~57 00 57 00 60 00 60 00 60 00 60 00 60 00 60 00 60 00 No. 8. No. 12. 24 00 24 00 30 00 30 00 48 EoGERS & Brother, Waterbury, Conn. CHEESE SCOOPS. EXTRA PLATE. DOUBLE PLATE. TRIPLE PLATE. JS'o. 4. Xo. 8. JVo. 12. Oval 136 00 57 00 $45 00 66 00 $54 00 Royal, Eng'd, hollow handle 75 00 NUT PICKS. A'o. 2. No. 4. 3o. 6. Oval 4 50 4 75 4 75 4 75 4 75 4 75 4 75 4 75 4 75 4 75 4 75 5 75 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 7 00 Olive 7 25 Persian 7 25 Princess . 7 25 Lily 7 25 7 25 Crown 7 25 Newpoi't 7 25 Lorne 7 25 Laurel Saratoga 7 25 7 25 PER DOZEN. PER GROSS, $1.25 Nett 12 00 ■' EoGERS & Brother, Waterbury, Conn. 49 EXTRA HEAVY SPOONS AND FORKS Hotel, Steamship ±Club Use EITC!-, EiTO, Having materially increased the weight and strength of our Forks and Spoons by the addition of the New, Heavy Shank, we do not consider any advantage is gained by a still further weight, yet, when desired, we can furnish to order goods of extra weight of metal, with our New Heavy Shank, and plated by the " XH " process. The patterns recommended are the " Oval Thread," ^' Windsor " and " Cottage." German Silver Spoons. (Not Plated.) EXTRA WEIGHT AND QUALITY. Plain Tea Spoons •. §21 00 per gross. " Table " 42 00 Tipped Tea " 22 50 " Table " 45 00 " Put up in new and attractive style, tied up in setts, and packed 3 dozen Teas or 2 dozen Tables in a box. Particular attention is called to these goods. They are the same quality, same sizes, and made with the same care a^s those we plate ; and are believed to be the best in the market. To such users as cannot afford a Jirst-class plated spoon, they are far more economical than cheap plated rubbish. 50 Rogers & Brothee, Waterbury, Conn. ^II ^earing the above ^^ de ^^^ y\c w^^:^"^ v^s^m^&M'mmm. Particular Attention is Called to our Assortment of •WHICH FOR Sterling Quality, Elegance of Design, Perfection of Workmanship, and extent of Variety Is believed to be unsurpassed. Prices as Low as Goods of Like Qualities can be sold for. IT HAS BEEN OUR CONSTANT AIM TO EXCEL, AND THE MERITED" REPUTATION OF THESE GOODS IN THE PAST SHALL BE CAREFULLY MAINTAINED IN THE FUTURE. EoGEEs & Brother, Waterbury, Conn. 51 -^ Photographs * On account of the continual rapid accessions of new patterns, and retirement of old styles, we do not publish an illustrated Catalogue of PIollow Ware, but to our customers we will send, on application by mail or telegraph, Photo- graphic Albums to order from, containing all the newest Designs uj) to the latest date (unattainable in a printed catalogue). The goods are jihotographed on a scale, and the list prices distinctly marked, so that any dealer may have the advantage of seeing and ordering the latest styles. The selections to be made on receipt of Albums, and the same to be returned to us without delay. Parties unknown to us may procure these Albums on the same terms, by application, enclosing their business card and references. This feature, first introduced by us, has met with marked favor by the trade, dealers thereby being able to order intel- ligently for stock, and also to make large and special sales^ to their customers. Orders left to our selection will be filled with the most desirable and salable styles — the dealer merely giving us as a guide the list prices of the goods desired. On the succeeding pages we enumerate the articles of owY manufacture, with the lowest and highest list prices of the same. Goods designated " S. P." (single plate), do not bear our trade-mark or name, and are not warranted. 62 EoGERS & Brother, "Waterbury, Conn. HOLLOW WARE. The Prices are for single articles, except when otherwise designated. Ale Mugs Ash Holders Bar Strainers Baking Dishes, with porcelain linings, plain , " " " " " covered a u u u "chased" Berry Dishes, with glass linings Bouquet Vases, small " " medium , " " large Bouquet Holders, for the hand Butter Coolers, j^lain " " chased '• " 3Tagic or revolving, chased " " single plate, chased Butter Plates, individual, gilt doz Cake Baskets, plain " " chased " gilt Candlesticks, chamber *' mantel per pair " candelabra Card Stands, chased " " " gilt Casters, 3 bottles, "S. P." (single plate). . . " 4 " <'g_ p " 4 " and salt, "S,' P."!!! 5 " "S. P." " 3 " " 3 " and salt <« 4 " " 5 '■ plain " .5 ' chased " 6 " plain " G " chased *' 5 " chased, witk bell List Prices. |2 50 4 50 2 00 6 75 11 00 13 00 4 50 1 50 3 50 6 00 2 50 3 50 4 00 8 50 1 25 15 00 5 00 5 50 7 00 3 50 4 50 7 50 4 00 4 25 3 75 4 50 6 00 2 00 5 00 7 00 3 75 4 25 4 75 5 50 6 00 7 00 7 50 EoGERS & Brother, Waterbury, Conn. 53 HOLLOW W KYi'E.—Contimied. Casters, Salad, 2 and 4 bottles Celery Stands, cut glass vases Children's Cups, " S. P." chased gilt " " plain " " plain gilt " " chased " " " gilt " Plates " Waiters, chased Cheese Dishes, glass covered Cuspadores Cretan Polish doz. Collapsion Cups, for travelers, sportsmen, etc. Communion Services — Flagons Baptismal Bowls< Plates Goblets " gilt Patens Pocket, in case Crumb Brushes, chased " Trays, " Cups and Saucers, gilt Dessert Sugar Dishes " Cream Pitchers Decanter Stands Epergnes Egg Dishes, porcelain lined Entre Dishes Fire Trumpets, plain " " chased " " chased and gilt " " cord and tassels Flower Stands Fruit Stands Fruit Knives, clasp doz. " with pick " List Prices. FROM TO $12 00 ^15 00 6 00 15 00 1 00 1 75 2 00 2 75 2 50 4 00 1 75 3 50 2 25 4 50 3 00 5 00 13 50 8 00 9 75 7 50 1 25 1 30 1 90 10 50 18 00 6 75 9 00 4 00 7 50 3 25 4 75 4 00 5 50 6 50 8 25 15 00 6 00 8 00 8 75 5 00 7 00 3 50 14 00 3 25 7 00 13 50 45 00 24 00 175 00 3 00 3 25 38 00 50 00 20 00 28 00 18 75 32 00 18 75 40 00 5 75 4 25 15 00 12 00 50 00 7 50 15 00 9 50 18 00 54 EoGEES & Brother, Waterbury, Conn, HOLLOW WKU'EL.—Contbiued. List Prices. FROvI TO Gravy Boats Glove Boxes Goblets, " S. P." chased, gilt , " chased " gilt Hotel Sugar Dishes, " Cream Pitchers, " Syrup Pitchers, " Butter Dishes, " Casters, " Cake Baskets, " Spoon Goblets, plain , Ice Pitchers, " S. P." " " chased " " " porcelain lined Ice Pitcher Plates, satin or chased Ice Water Setts, Tilting Pitcher, Cups or Goblets, and Slop on stand (c (;< T> " a '< <' a '< Water Setts, consisting of Pitcher, Waiter, Goblets and Slop Water Slops, satin or chased " " " " gilt " Urns, satin or chased Pails, plain " satin Tubs, plain " satin j Ink Stands | Ice Cream Dishes Jardineres . . Jewel Cases. ^6 75 13 50 1 50 3 00 3 50 5 00 00 50 50 75 00 25 8 00 12 00 14 00 3 50 24 00 15 00 40 00 5 75 6 75 36 00 6 00 7 50 5 00 7 50 3 50 7 50 10 50 6 00 Knife Rests doz . 4 00 Kettles 20 00 Mixers (on Nickel Silver), plain 3 00 " " 2 00 Match Safes, Owl, Monkey, etc 2 oo " ])ocket •. : 1 50 ;^8 00 15 00 2 50 4 00 5 00 7 50 7 50 6 50 7 50 12 50 10 00 6 50 10 00 18 00 24 00 8 50 68 00 21 00 63 6 9 60 12 15 16 00 75 00 00 00 00 00 I 9 00 25 00 22 00 20 00 13 50 26 00 3 25 2 50 2 25 2 00 KoCtERS & Brother, Waterbury, Conn-. 55 HOLLOW WAnE—Continm-d. Muffineers Napkin Rings, plain doz. " " chased " " " " gilt " " " fancy figures " " " with salt and pepper, each . " " " salt, pepper and butter " Nut Cracks (on steel) doz . Nut Bowls Percolators or Coffee Makers Pepper Boxes Pickle Stands, single bottle " " double " ... Pitchei-s, Table, Water Preserve Dishes Puff Boxes, chased Pepper and Salt Stands Pap Cups Prize Goblets Salad Dishes Salt Stands pair " " individual doz . " Bottle, " (patent) " and Pepper Stands, individual " " " " with butter Sardine Boxes, plain " " chased. " " glass lined Spoon Goblets, jilain " gilt " " chased " " " gilt Smoking Setts Spoon Stands Syrup Pitchers, plain " " chased, ttc *' " (patent), plain " " " chased, etc List Prices. FROM TO P 25 4 00 3 50 9 50 15 00 4 50 5 00 14 00 15 00 20 00 50 00 00 75 50 00 00 50 11 00 13 50 3 75 9 00 3 50 4 00 4 50 5 00 6 50 10 50 00 75 00 75 10 00 6 00 $B 75 6 50 12 00 18 00 36 00 5 00 7 50 18 00 25 00 30 00 5 25 13 50 16 00 16 50 20 00 5 50 4 00 3 50 25 00 20 00 6 00 18 00 16 50 4 50 8 00 7 25 12 00 6 00 7 00 10 50 12 50 18 00 7 50 5 25 6 50 6 00 9 00 4 50 5 50 5 50 6 00 56 EoGERS & Beother, Waterbury, Conn. HOLLOW W KY\.^.— Continued. Shaving Cups, chased, gilt. ... Tea Kettles " Urns " Setts, plain " " chased, etc Tete-a-Tete Setts Toast Racks Tobacco Boxes, chased, gilt " " on Nickel Silver, gilt " " (patent), plain doz. " '' " fancy doz. Toilet Stands, single bottle " " double " " " ■" " and puff Tureens, plain " chased, etc Tooth Pick Holder Urns, plain " chased, eic Waiters, on Nickel Silver, elegantly engraved or chased, 10 inch " 12 inch " 14 " 16 " 18 " " 20 " with handles a 22 " " " a 9^ a a U " '2B " " " " 30 " " " Waiters, on White Metal, chased, etc., 10 inch « 12 inch " U " « 16 " 18 ' " 20 '• List Prices. $4 50 20 00 17 50 39 00 44 00 14 50 5 00 3 50 G 00 10 65 12 00 2 50 00 10 75 15 75 18 50 1 50 24 00 29 00 9 50 13 00 16 50 21 UO 26 50 35 50 42 00 50 00 57 50 67 50 81 00 6 50 H 1 25 8 75 10 50 13 00 20 00 Rogers & Brothee, Waterbury, Conn. 57 List Prices. HOLLOW W AY\E.— Contin7U'd. FROM TO Waiters 22 inch with handle *27 00 139 00 50 00 11 24 " " " 37 50 ii 26 " " " 45 00 60 00 Wine Coolers, plain " " chased, etc 12 50 24 00 14 00 32 00 SUNDRIES. Call Bells, (strike) doz. Tea Bells, (jingle) Dinner Bells, '' Britannia (unplated; Coffee pot, fire proof Britannia (unplated Tea Pots, fire proof Ivory Dessert Knives, (plated blades) " Medium " " " Carving Knives and Forks, (nnplated pair " Steels, (unplated) each List Prices. 510 00 5 50 18 00 36 00 25 00 11 00 00 85 ^56 00 9 00 30 00 13 00 13 00 15 75 13 00 5 50 58 KoGERS & Brother, Waterbury, Conn. MOROCCO CASED GOODS. MADE OF FINE LEATHER AND LINED WITH FINE SATIN, OR VELVET. THESE CASES ARE IN EVERY RESPECT EOUAL TO THOSE USED BY SILVERSMITHS. Ht^^Several years since, becoming convinced that good goods ought to be put in (jood eases, we introduced a higher grade, and the increasing demand manifests their appreciation by the trade. Particular attention is called to our cases, and comparison invited between them and the miserable paste- board and paper trash usually sold with " J'i^ated Goods." CASED GOODS. Prices include Goods and Case. List Prices. Children's Setts — Knife and Fork Knife, Fork and Spoon " " " and Napkin Ring School Setts — Dessert Knife, (ivory) Dessert Fork and Spoon, Tea Spoon and Napkin Ring Pap Bowl, gilt, Plate and Spoon Cup, chased gilt. Knife, Fork, Spoon and Napkin Ring Salts, individual, Set of 6, gilt 1 Nut Cracker and Case for 6 picks (without picks) 2 (I <( << « "■ ■ Pocket Communion Services Single Napkin Rings Pair " " ^ Card Case Tobacco Box, plated on nickel silver. . . •6 Butter Plates, individual, gilt Pair Butter Knives, engraved blades. . . 1 u ». - a u j^j,^ Susar Shell $S 00 5 00 7 50 19 00 12 00 7 50 53 25 4 00 9 00 4 00 6 50 15 00 2 00 2 50 3 00 3 50 8 00 8 75 7 00 12 00 13 50 4 50 4 00 RoGEiis & Beother, Wateebuey, Conn. 59 CASED GOODS. — C<';/ //;;//.'(/. List Prices. Prices include Goods and Case. FROM TO •Children's Sets — Continued. 1 Butter Knife and Pickle Fork, twist handle, and Sugar Shell, gilt 12 Coffee Spoons, gilt, and 1 Sugar Tongs, (Tete-a-Tete) $6 25 16 00 16 25 12 00 12 00 20 00 12 00 1 Nut Spoon, gilt, 2 Nut Cracks and 12 Nut Picks. .^. 1 Nut Spoon, gilt, 1 Nut Crack and 6 Nut Picks 1 Pie Knife and 1 Cake Cutter 12 Coffee S])oons, 1 Ci'eam Ladle, 1 Sugar Shell, gilt, and 1 Sugar Tongs. 1 Fish Knife and 1 Fish Fork MOROCCO CASES. Prices are for Cases only. For 12 Tea Knives 2 00 2 50 3 00 V5 1 50 1 15 2 50 3 00 3 25 2 50 3 25 4 00 12 Dessert Knives 4 25 12 Table •" 4 50 6 Nut Picks 1 75 12 " " 2 50 6 Coffee Spoons 12 " " Pie Knife Fish " Cake " Crumb" Berry or Nut Spoon 1 Napkin Ring 3 00 1 50 2 00 2 00 2 00 6 00 3 25 6 25 4 50 5 50 5 00 2 " " . .i 2 Butter Knives 1 " and 1 Sugar Shell ... 1 Pie Knife and 1 Cake Cutter 12 Tea Spoons 12 Tea Spoons and 6 Table Spoons 6 Medium Knives and 6 Medium Forks, 1 Soup or Medium Ladle 1 Fish Knife and Fork Moroccc Cases. 60 EoGERS & Brother, Waterbury, Conn. MOROCCO CASES.— Coniimu'cl List Prices. FROM TO 1 Ice Cream Knife $3 00 58 50 44 00 Mahogany Chest — 2 Trays — tine satin lined, to hold 12 each Tea, Dessert and Table Spoons, and 12 Medium Knives and Forks, 1 Soup Ladle, 2 Gravy Ladles, 2 Salt Spoons, 1 Mustard Spoon, 2 Butter Knives, 2 Sugar Shells, and 1 Pie Knife. Ash and French Walnut Chest — fine satin lined, to hold 12 Medium Knives and Forks, 12 Tea Spoons, 6 Dessert Spoons, 6 Table Spoons, 2 Butter Knives, 2 Salt Spoons and 1 Mustard Spoon Cases or Chests made to order for any Numher of Pieces Desired. EoGERS & Brother, Waterbury, Conn. 61 RE-PLATING OLD WORK. Plain and Tipped Tea, Salt, &c., Spoons doz. Plain and Tipj^ed Dessert Forks and Spoons doz . Plain and Tipped Medium and Table Forks and Spoons doz. Fancy Patterns Tea, Salt, &c.. Spoons doz . Fancy Patterns Dessert Forks and Spoons doz. Fancy Patterns Medium and Table Forks and Spoons doz. Refinishing ALL Spoons, Forks, un- less otherwise ordered . . . .doz. EXTRA PLATE. DOUBLE PLATE. 1 75 2 50 2 62 3 75 3 50 5 00 2 00 2 75 3 00 4 00 4 00 ; 5 50 80 I 80 TRIPLE PLATE. 3 25 4 87 6 50 3 50 5 00 7 00 80 Metal Handle Knives, Dessert size per doz , ^3 75 Metal " " Medium and Table size, " 4 25 Ivory " " * Dessert size " 3 75 Ivory " " Medium and Table size, " 4 25 Refinishing Knives per doz., 1 00 62 EoGERs & Brother, Waterbury, Conn. List Price, $1.2S per Dozen. (Discount same as Hollow Ware.) The Cretan Polish, prepared by us for cleaning Silver Plate, or any polished metal, has been in use over twenty years. "We have never advertised it or made any special effort to extend its sale, and yet, on its merits alone, a de- mand has grown for it far beyond our expectations. We believe it to be the best article of the kind, and for the pur- pose known. Elegantly put up in packages of one dozen boxes ; with each dozen are sent 25 envelopes containing valuable hints to purchasers how to take care of their ware, and a sample of the Ceetan Polish for trial. KoGEES & Brother, Waterbury, Conn. 63 COHCEMINrT tie CLEANING of SILVER PLATE. It is a fact well known to manufacturers of Silver Plated Ware, that more articles are worn out by cleaning than by the actual wear they receive in using — in other words, ware that is used dally and properly treated in cleaning, Avill last longer and look better than the same articles if used on^y occasionally, and which, through ignorance or carelessness, are damaged by attempts to polish them. A few hints are given below, which, if followed, cannot fail to give satisfaction. Before detailing the directions, it may not be amiss to say that to the eye all qualities of Silver Plated Ware look alike — whether good or bad. The purchaser, it is true, may be able to detect good xoorkmansMp, attractive style, and delicacy of finish, but there are no visible guides or guages of thickness of plate; that can only be determined by analysis, or by the time articles will weai". The goods that bear the name of " Rogers & Bro." have successfully borne this test for many years, and to-day hold the highest rank in Plated Ware. All dealers are authorized to warrant these goods to give perfect satisfaction if fairly used, or refund the money. Remember, the best costs the most at first, but is the cheapest in the end. Directions: WHAT TO DO. Procure a fi^ie, soft chamois ; such generally come in small sizes, and are much more expensive than the larger and coarser ones, which are not cheap for this purpose at any price ; keep it in a box carefully away from dust, and never allow it to be used on anything but the silver. Spread half a teaspoonful of the powder on the softest side of the chamois, rub it in well and it is ready for use ; dip the article to be cleaned in hot water, then moisten a small piece of the chamois in alcohol, and apply a small por- tion of the powder, afterwai'ds polishing with the dry chamois. Any particles of the powder that adhere to the 64 EoGERs & Brother, Waterbury, Conn. chasing or ornaments may be removed with a soft brush. The silver in daily use should be polished once a week ; that which is only used occasionally should be kept in soft un- bleached Canton flannel or chamois bags in a dry place, as far as possible removed from gas or smoke, and should be cleaned at least once a month. WHAT NOT TO DO. Do not use " soaps," or " quick cleaning'''' compounds; all such generally contain strong chemicals, that eat the tar- nish off quickly, but eat the silver as well. Whiting contains grit, and will soon destroy polish and plating. For evidence of this, take a new piece of ware, rub it with whiting, and small, fine scratches will apj^ear, that, under a microscope, look like coarse file marks. Constant " filing" with whiting will soon show the metal under the plating. Do not use a silver-ware chamois on stair-rods, door-knobs, mirrors, and the like, for the small particles of dust that will get into it make it an excellent rasp to scrape off the silver. Do not use large quantities of the powder ; a pinch is sufficient to clean an ordinary cake basket. Do not rub the ware hard, bearing on with all the strength ; it is the quick, rapid stroke that removes the tar- nish and restores the polish. Do not use a brush to polish the ^^la in surfaces; a watch- maker's soft brush is desirable to remove powder from chasing and ornaments, but do not use it where the chamois can be made to do the work. The powder alluded to above is the " Cretan Polish," an article which has been used for the past twenty years. No better substitute for the purpose has yet been revealed by nature or science. A quick cleaning compound, similar to the various " lightning cleansing fluids" which flood the market, can be made at a small cost, by mixing the " Cretan Polish" with a weak solution of cyanide of potassium or ammonia; but all such are deleterious to the goods. 1 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS