Rogers family of silver marks
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The Rogers family of silver marks refers to the various maker’s marks used by members and successors of the Rogers silversmithing family, whose names became widely associated with American silverplate flatware and hollowware.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Rogers family of silver marks canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T9088440 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Rogers family of silver marks Context triple: [Wm. Rogers, partOf, Rogers family of silver marks]
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A.
Holmes & Edwards Silver Company
Holmes & Edwards Silver Company was a prominent American silverware manufacturer known for its silver-plated flatware and hollowware designs, later operating as a subsidiary of the International Silver Company.
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B.
Silver Sussex
Silver Sussex is a color variety of the Sussex chicken breed, known for its distinctive silver-laced plumage and good dual-purpose utility for both eggs and meat.
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C.
Paul Revere silver collection
The Paul Revere silver collection is a renowned assemblage of silver objects crafted by American patriot and silversmith Paul Revere, celebrated for its historical and artistic significance.
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D.
Derby Silver Company
Derby Silver Company was an American silverware and hollowware manufacturer known for its ornate Victorian-era designs and later incorporation into the International Silver Company conglomerate.
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E.
William Wood's halfpence
William Wood's halfpence were a controversial early 18th-century copper coinage for Ireland that sparked widespread public outrage and political opposition, famously condemned by Jonathan Swift in the Drapier's Letters.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Rogers family of silver marks Target entity description: The Rogers family of silver marks refers to the various maker’s marks used by members and successors of the Rogers silversmithing family, whose names became widely associated with American silverplate flatware and hollowware.
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A.
Holmes & Edwards Silver Company
Holmes & Edwards Silver Company was a prominent American silverware manufacturer known for its silver-plated flatware and hollowware designs, later operating as a subsidiary of the International Silver Company.
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B.
Silver Sussex
Silver Sussex is a color variety of the Sussex chicken breed, known for its distinctive silver-laced plumage and good dual-purpose utility for both eggs and meat.
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C.
Paul Revere silver collection
The Paul Revere silver collection is a renowned assemblage of silver objects crafted by American patriot and silversmith Paul Revere, celebrated for its historical and artistic significance.
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D.
Derby Silver Company
Derby Silver Company was an American silverware and hollowware manufacturer known for its ornate Victorian-era designs and later incorporation into the International Silver Company conglomerate.
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E.
William Wood's halfpence
William Wood's halfpence were a controversial early 18th-century copper coinage for Ireland that sparked widespread public outrage and political opposition, famously condemned by Jonathan Swift in the Drapier's Letters.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
American silverplate marks
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hallmarks ⓘ silversmiths' marks ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Asa H. Rogers
NERFINISHED
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International Silver Company NERFINISHED ⓘ Meriden Britannia Company NERFINISHED ⓘ Rogers Brothers NERFINISHED ⓘ Rogers Brothers Manufacturing Company NERFINISHED ⓘ Rogers family NERFINISHED ⓘ Simeon L. Rogers NERFINISHED ⓘ William Rogers NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| era |
19th century
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20th century ⓘ |
| feature |
frequent use of dates such as 1847
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multiple similar trade names ⓘ script and block letter variants ⓘ use of stars and symbols ⓘ |
| hasReputationFor |
potential confusion among collectors
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widespread recognition in American silverplate ⓘ |
| industry | silverware manufacturing ⓘ |
| material |
nickel silver base metal
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silverplate ⓘ |
| notableCity |
Hartford, Connecticut
NERFINISHED
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Meriden, Connecticut NERFINISHED ⓘ Waterbury, Connecticut NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableNameElement |
1847 Rogers Bros
GENERATED
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Meriden Britannia Co. Rogers GENERATED ⓘ Rogers GENERATED ⓘ Rogers & Bro GENERATED ⓘ Rogers & Hamilton GENERATED ⓘ Rogers Bros GENERATED ⓘ Rogers Cutlery Co. GENERATED ⓘ Rogers Smith & Co. GENERATED ⓘ Wm. A. Rogers GENERATED ⓘ Wm. Rogers GENERATED ⓘ |
| region | New England NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
American silverplate industry consolidation
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development of electroplating in the United States ⓘ |
| subjectOf |
collector guides
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silver mark reference books ⓘ trademark disputes ⓘ |
| usedFor |
brand identification
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marketing ⓘ quality indication ⓘ |
| usedOn |
electroplated silverware
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silverplate flatware ⓘ silverplate hollowware ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Rogers family of silver marks Description of subject: The Rogers family of silver marks refers to the various maker’s marks used by members and successors of the Rogers silversmithing family, whose names became widely associated with American silverplate flatware and hollowware.
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