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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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Hermes, Paris - Silver Plated Novelty Dish / Vide Poche c.1960
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful vintage vide poche (empty pocket) in silver plate comprising two parts, the dish itself and the golf ball on a stand.
Both pieces are signed "Hermes Paris" and the dish ...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
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Silver Plate
Crab jewelry box, silver plated & alpaca, Spain, 1950's
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Exquisite sculptural crab form box realistically rendered, crafted in Spain, 1950's. Made to look like a real crab crawling with movement masterfully with sharp detail and execution....
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
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Silver Plate
Hermes, Paris - Novelty Horse Head Vide Poche / Dish c.1960
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful vintage vide poche (empty pocket) in silver plate comprising two parts, the dish itself and the removable horse head on a stand.
The dish is fully signed by the iconic F...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Cartier Sterling Silver Pill Box c.1980
By Cartier
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful vintage solid sterling silver pill box, beautiful quality to be expected from the world renowned luxury retailer, Cartier.
The lid has the large Cartier "C" logo integra...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fratelli Toso Murano Glass Paperweight, Bullicante and Silver, 1960s
Located in Glasgow, GB
This Fratelli Toso Murano glass paperweight, dating from the 1960s, combines bullicante decoration with red and green glass and silver inclusions.
Of tall cylindrical form, the pape...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Silver Leaf
Large sterling silver vintage Victorian style picture frame, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A vintage Victorian style sterling silver large picture frame. Measures approximately 12” high and 8 “ ( at widest) holds a photo of approx. 5”x7”. Signed JR 925. Royal blue velvet ...
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20th Century Unknown Victorian Picture Frames
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Sterling Silver
