Wm. Rogers Tomato Server Congratulations Bowl INS436 Handle Intl Silverplate

Unusual and collectible silverplate tomato server by International Silver, marked Wm. Rogers. This hybrid piece features a scalloped, pierced bowl in the Congratulations pattern—a wedding-themed design with ribbed detail—paired with a handle from the INS436 pattern, which features a floral motif. > Maker: International Silver Co. > Marking: Wm. Rogers > Bowl Pattern: Congratulations (Silverplate) > Handle Pattern: INS436 > Length: Approx. 7⅞" > Material: Silverplate > Age: 1950s-60s > Condition: Very good vintage condition with some plate wear. Wm. Rogers was a pioneering American silversmith who began crafting silverplate flatware in the early 1800s. His name became so trusted that it was used by multiple companies over the decades. In 1898, the International Silver Company was formed in Meriden, Connecticut, by merging over a dozen regional silversmiths—including Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. The resulting corporation became the largest silverware manufacturer in the world, producing both sterling and silverplate under a variety of brand names. Many pieces, like this tomato server, reflect the company’s practice of blending patterns and components across lines—making each one a small piece of American design history.