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This is a classic 1847 Rogers Bros silverplated flatware service set presented in its original fitted wooden storage chest with brown felt-lined interior and the iconic 1847 Rogers Bros brass medallion label affixed to the lid interior. The pattern appears to be the elegant Fleur de Lis or a closely related Baroque/Victorian scroll design, featuring ornate rococo-style handles with fleur-de-lis motifs, scrolled shoulders, and floral cartouche terminals — hallmarks of 1847 Rogers Bros mid-20th century production. The set includes approximately 50 pieces comprising dinner knives, dinner forks, salad forks, teaspoons, tablespoons, a pierced serving spoon, a sugar spoon, and a master butter spreader, providing service for approximately 8 place settings plus serving pieces. 1847 Rogers Bros, established in 1847 in Hartford, Connecticut, is one of America's most prestigious and historically significant silverplate manufacturers, later operating under the International Silver Company umbrella; their flatware is highly collectible and widely sought by estate buyers and formal dining enthusiasts across Colorado and the Mountain West. The silverplate finish is applied over a base metal using the electroplating process for which Rogers Bros was a pioneer, and the pieces display the characteristic weight and substantial feel associated with quality mid-century American silverplate production. The wooden chest is in Good condition with minor surface wear to the exterior corners and slight fading to the felt lining, while the flatware itself presents in Very Good to Excellent condition overall, retaining strong bright silver luster with minimal tarnishing and no significant pitting, deep scratches, or plate loss visible — the set appears to have seen light use and has been properly stored. Buyers in the Denver, Colorado area will appreciate this complete, ready-to-use formal flatware service as a functional heirloom or elegant entertaining set.