* Maker: F.B. Rogers Silver Company. While F.B. Rogers is best known for silver-plated hollowware, these gold-colored flatware sets were generally marketed as decorative dining sets rather than luxury precious-metal flatware.

* Pattern: American Chippendale, inspired by 18th-century English furniture and tableware designs. It features a graceful fiddle-shaped handle with a simple, elegant border.

* Construction: Most sets are stainless steel with an electroplated gold finish, not solid gold. The gold plating is decorative and can wear off with heavy use or dishwashing.

* Age: Most were sold during the 1970s through the 1990s, often as wedding gifts or formal dining. Now discontinued.

This is pre-owned flatware and may show signs of previous use, including minor surface scratches, utensil marks, or areas of wear to the gold electroplate consistent with age and normal use. While we have inspected the pieces, small imperfections may be present. Please ask any questions before purchasing.

Gold electroplating is a decorative finish and may show varying degrees of wear depending on prior use and care. We recommend hand washing to help preserve the finish.