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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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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Edward Smith 1884 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Sterling silver vinaigrette, by Edward Smith, Birmingham 1884, the cover, sides and base engraved with scrolled foliate decoration, parcel gilt interior and pierced and engraved gril...
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Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Monumental Wilhelm Kåge Argenta Vase, Gustavsberg, Sweden, circa 1930
Located in Stockholm, SE
An exceptionally rare and monumental Argenta vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, circa 1930. This striking example represents one of the largest and most impressiv...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Silver Plate Modernist Bud Vase, circa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
Featuring a sleek, minimalist geometric design, this silver-plated bud vase has a double opening for two flowers to stand elegantly on the mantle, adding a sophisticated touch. This ...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Pair of Art Deco Four-Arm Silver-Plated Candelabra by Just Andersen for GAB 1930
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautifully balanced pair of four-arm silver-plated candelabra designed by Danish sculptor and designer Just Andersen for GAB (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget), Sweden, circa 1930s.
These s...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Silver Plate
Wilhelm Kåge Argenta Bowl with Silver Fish Relief, Gustavsberg, Sweden 1930's
Located in Stockholm, SE
A striking Art Deco ceramic bowl designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, circa 1930s. This exceptional example from the celebrated Argenta series features a rich, mottled e...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wilhelm Kåge Argenta Art Deco Bowl - Silver Inlay - Gustavsberg, Sweden 1930's
Located in Stockholm, SE
An exceptional Argenta stoneware bowl designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, dated 1935.
The bowl is executed in a rich turquoise-green glaze and decorated with an elegan...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
