Description

This vintage silverplate flatware service was produced by the International Silver Company under the 1847 Rogers Bros. brand. The set features the romantic "Eternally Yours" pattern, introduced in 1941, recognizable by its floral motif framing an open pierce-work detail near the tip of each handle. The collection comes housed in its original wooden presentation chest lined with anti-tarnish felt/satin and includes original brand guarantee literature alongside its original 1949 pink paper sales receipt from Norman's Jewelers on Fourth Avenue in Louisville, Kentucky.

The backs of the handles bear the clear maker's stamp reading "1847 ROGERS BROS. IS" along with the pattern name "Eternally Yours". The accompanying July 8, 1949 receipt confirms the original purchase of the 52-piece set with added serving pieces bringing the total count to 63 pieces. Designed during the World War II era, "Eternally Yours" became one of 1847 Rogers Bros.' most famous patterns, lauded for its unique pierced handle structure achieved through specialized stamping techniques.

Specifications:

Total Piece Count: 63 Pieces (plus wooden presentation chest and original 1949 sales receipt)

Piece Inventory Breakdown: 7 Teaspoons, 1 Sugar Spoon, 2 Large Serving Spoons, 4 Small Serving Spoons, 22 Coffee/Table Spoons, 1 Cocktail Fork, 1 Large Serving Fork, 1 Gravy Ladle, 1 Master Butter Knife, 8 Table/Dinner Knives, 8 Salad Forks, and 7 Table/Dinner Forks

Manufacturer: International Silver Co. / 1847 Rogers Bros. (Meriden, Connecticut)

Retailer Provenance: Norman's Inc. Jewelers (Louisville, Kentucky; Purchased July 8, 1949)

Pattern Name: Eternally Yours (Patented 1941)

Materials: Silverplate over base metal, stainless steel knife blades

Production Date: 1949 (Documented)

Original Purchase Date: July 8, 1949

Original Retailer: Norman's Incorporated Jewelers, located at 512 S. Fourth Avenue, Louisville, KY

Receipt Notation: Specifically documents the "1847 Eternally Yours 52 Pc Set" with a hand-written note updating the count to "63 Pieces"

Condition: Please note all items are "as-is where-is"

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