Antique serving spoons

Antique or vintage serving spoons, made of silver or silver-plated metal, presented in a lined display box. Description: • Material: The spoons is made of silver or silver-plated metal, with intricate designs both on the handles and in the bowls of the spoons. • Design: The bowls of the spoons feature highly detailed, possibly repoussé (raised design) work, depicting fruit and foliage, with one spoon being a regular serving spoon and the other a slotted spoon (for salads or similar dishes). The handles also have decorative engravings. • Box: The set is housed in a black leatherette or faux leather box with a red velvet and white satin interior, in good condition. Maker: Wm. A. Rogers is a brand historically known for producing both sterling silver and silver-plated items. The “A1 PLUS” marking suggests that this is a high-quality silver-plated piece rather than solid sterling silver. “A1” typically refers to the thickness of the silver plating, with “A1 PLUS” indicating a thicker, more durable plating. • Material: Given the “A1 PLUS” designation, these spoons are most likely made of a base metal such as nickel silver or copper, which is then plated with a layer of silver. The intricate repoussé (raised) design on the bowl of the spoons adds to their decorative appeal. • Condition: The spoons have some tarnish, which is common for silver-plated items. This can be polished off to restore their original luster.