Anitique Looking Fork?

[metaldetector101]

I found a fork today that looks really old. I have done some research but the only thing that I can find out that it is post 1865. Does anybody have a better timespan? It says WM ROGERS MFG.CO. AA. Also near the base it says PAT AUG.21.17. It is defiantly silver plated.

 

[vayank54]

The patent date would be Aug. 21, 1917. The fork would have to be later than that.

 

[goldie1959]

i saw where you date forks by the no. of tines and length. goldie

 

[metaldetector101]

i saw where you date forks by the no. of tines and length. goldie

Hmm ill try that

 

[ivan salis]

try matching the "pattern" or design of it at "antique replacement cultlery sites"--clearly it was made after the pat date aug 21st 1917 * -- I found a old fork -that marked "rogers bros. 1847" while marked 1847 * the date they set up shop---* it was actually a 1880's era silver "pattern"

 

[Woodland Detectors]

The patent date would be Aug. 21, 1917. The fork would have to be later than that.

Agreed

 

[JackInFlorida]

Yes, I believe that 4 tines is generally of recent vintage.