William Hazen Rogers, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

William Hazen Rogers

American silversmith

Date of Birth: 13-May-1801

Place of Birth: United States of America, United States

Profession: artist, silversmith

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

William Hazen Rogers (born May 13, 1801) was an American master silversmith and a pioneer in the silver-plate industry and whose work and name have survived to the present day. Rogers – together with his two brothers and, later, his son – was responsible for more than 100 patterns of silver and silver-plated cutlery and serving dishes. Many of Roger's designs were influenced by Louis XIV-style patterns of the 17th and 18th century in France, and he was best known for his Elberon pattern and "Presidential" cutlery series. Rogers partnered with other silversmiths at times, and his company and trademarks were eventually taken over by larger companies.