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Is German silver valuable?
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Yes, some German silver is valuable. However, when pieces have considerable value, it is usually due to their maker, level of craftsmanship, age and condition rather than their materials. This is due to the nature of German silver metal. Despite its name, German silver does not contain any actual silver. Instead, it is an alloy produced out of copper, nickel and zinc. To get an estimated value for a particular German silver piece, use the services of a certified appraiser. Shop a variety of German silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
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Silver and Glass Swan Form Salts
Located in Riverdale, NY
Set of 3 swan form salts from the early half of the 20th Century. One large master salt with 2 smaller salts with crystal bases and 835 grade pierced silver wings decorated with rose...
Category
Vintage 1940s German Rococo Revival Sterling Silver
Materials
Cut Glass
$1,295 / set
Antique Pair German 830 Silver Pheasants 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning Antique pair of Scandavian cast solid silver pheasants with exceptional detailing to the modelling of the birds, each stamped 830 and VIF, circa 1880 in date.
Th...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Pastry Forks, Teaspoons and a Sugar Scoop by Christoph Widmann, Germany
Located in Delft, NL
Silver pastry forks, teaspoons and a sugar scoop by Christoph Widmann, Germany
Model "The original Rose of Hildesheim " which was created by Chris...
Category
20th Century German Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Continental Silver Wax Seal with Art Nouveau Figure and Landscape, Circa 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Continental Silver Wax Seal with Art Nouveau Figure and Landscape, Circa 1900 Stamped . 800 silver with engraved seal "W.G."
Dimensions: 2.5" H x 1" W x 0.5" D
A finely executed Con...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver 'Fiddle Head' Tea/Dessert Spoon - Germany - Late 18th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique 'Fiddle Head' pattern silver tea or dessert spoon - assayers 'zigzag' test mark & hallmark - Germany (likely) - late 18th century.
Excellent antique condition - no loss - no...
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Antique Late 18th Century German Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Silver Rococo Style Sugar Bowl, Decorative Objects Gold Gilding Inside
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Silver Sugar Bowl with Lid Rococo Style, Gilt Interior, Collectible
An exceptional antique silver box or decorative sugar bowl, exquisitely crafted in the Rococo style with o...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,619 Sale Price
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