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Is German silver real?
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No, German silver is not real. Its name comes from the metal's color, not its content. German silver, which is also called nickel silver, is actually an alloy of copper, nickel and zinc. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of silver tableware, serveware, flatware, jewelry and decorative objects from some of the world's top sellers.
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Art Nouveau WMF Jewelry Box, Silverplated Pewter & Wood Veneered Panels
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite antique Art Nouveau jewelry box was crafted by WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) around 1900. It features WMF’s signa...
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Antique Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
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Metal, Silver Plate, Pewter
A rare silver box / pop art sculpture by Fratelli Cacchione, late 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
An extraordinarily rare silver « cigarette » box / pop art sculpture by Fratelli Cacchionr, 20th century. This amazing silver box was created to resemble several boxes of cigarettes ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Antique Art Nouveau Silver and Enamel Photograph Frame. English. Dated 1905
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Beautiful silver photo frame
In art nouveau style
Good clear hallmark for Birmingham 1905
Good condition / chip to the enamel left bottom panel. Shown in the last image
Original...
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Picture Frames
Materials
Silver
Large Signed Cartier Sterling Silver Mid-Century Photo / Picture Frame
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century photo or picture frame.
By Cartier.
In sterling silver.
With a robust easel back stand.
Marked Cartier / Sterling / 53 / Hand Made
Sight Height: ca. 9 7/8 in...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Art Glass Perfume Bottle with a Pierced Sterling Overlay
Located in Louisville, KY
You walk into your bedroom, it's 1895. As you approach your well appointed vanity, you see it and smile. How could anyone miss this stunning piece of art in glass and sterling, captu...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Bottles
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Buccellati Sterling Silver Figural Leaf Bowl or Vide Poche
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Italian silver bowl or vide poche.
By Buccellati.
In sterling silver.
From the Natura series.
In the form of a leaf (possibly a Maple or Geranium leaf) supported by...
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20th Century Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
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Sterling Silver
