Silver Plate spoons by M. Rogers & Sons

Courtesy of ChatGPT These are M. Rogers & Sons spoons with a flat or slightly squared edge at the tip, which points to their function and era. Why the spoon edge is flat 1. They are likely dessert, cereal, or grapefruit spoons • In the late 19th to early 20th century, many American and British flatware patterns included spoons with: • A flattened or squared tip • Slightly broader bowls • This shape made it easier to: • Scoop firm desserts • Cut into soft fruit • Scrape the bottom of dishes (custard cups, bowls, grapefruit halves) Your spoons are M. Rogers & Son (AA silverplate) in the “Grapes” pattern, also commonly called “Vintage”. Key matching features: • Prominent grape cluster at the terminal • Smaller grape motif near the neck • Flowing, organic lines typical of late Victorian / early Art Nouveau • Marked “M. Rogers & Son AA”, indicating higher-grade silverplate About the pattern • Pattern name: Grapes (aka Vintage) • Maker: M. Rogers & Son (Meriden, Connecticut) • Introduced: circa 1904 • Material: Silverplate (AA = thicker plating than standard)