Antique Meriden Britannia Co. B/1847 Rogers Bros A1 Claw Tongs Silver Plated 7”

Description: This antique silver-plated claw tongs is a beautiful piece of Victorian style flatware. The Meriden Britannia Co. B/1847 Rogers Bros composition adds to its charm. This item is perfect for collectors of silverware from the late 19th century. The tongs measure 7 inches and are a great addition to any antique silver collection. Antique Meriden Britannia Co. B/1847 Rogers Bros A1 Claw Tongs Silver Plated 7” long 2.1/8” opening In 1862 Meriden Britannia Company bought the hollowware division, tools and dies of Rogers Brothers Mfg Co (incorporating Rogers, Smith & Co). The production of the '1847 Rogers Bros' line continued under the direction of William Rogers and in 1865 the plating shop was transferred from New Haven to Meriden and merged with Meriden Britannia Co in 1866. Meriden Britannia Company adopted in its flatware production the "sectional plate" under an 1868 patent obtained by Marshall L. Forbes. The process consisted in depositing an extra amount of silver on spoons and forks parts suffering the harder wear. Meriden Britannia Co wrote about its spoons and forks "... means they are plated three times heavier on the three points most exposed to wear ... adding correspondingly to their durability..." Keep in mind the shipping price also covers handling fees, packaging materials & time, not just postage. See our eBay store for our other items. B9

Price: 55 USD

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri

End Time: 2025-01-13T23:56:03.000Z

Shipping Cost: 8 USD