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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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Rare French Bloodstone Sterling Silver Cherub Mounted Inkwell, Circa 1920
Located in Long Island City, NY
An exceptional French bloodstone and sterling silver mounted inkwell, dating to circa 1920, distinguished by its elaborate sculptural silverwork, richly colored polished stone, and f...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Rococo Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Dragsted Danish 925 Sterling Silver Box
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Art Deco Dragsted Danish 925 Sterling Silver Box.
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hermès Cleopatra Eye Magnifier Silver Plated Vintage Desk Accessory, 1960
By Hermès, Jean Cocteau
Located in Vienna, AT
Hermès Cleopatra Eye Magnifier Silver Plated Vintage Desk Accessory
This vintage Hermès "Eye of Cleopatra" (Œil de Cléopâtre) magnifying glass is an e...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
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
Materials
Silver Plate
Italian St Silver Sparrow Bird Figurine By Buccellati
Located in Long Island City, NY
A vintage Italian sterling silver sparrow bird figurine by Mario Buccellati Jewelry House. The bird is crafted from sterling silver with detailed feather texture made in the Furry te...
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20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver
French Art Deco Silver and Cobalt Blue Guilloché Enamel Circular Box, circa 1920
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
An exquisite French Art Deco circular hinged silver box, dating to circa 1920, featuring a magnificent cobalt-blue guilloché enamel lid.
The lid is beautifully decorated with a vibr...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Enamel
