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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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Late 17th Century German Silver Beaker
Located in Firenze, IT
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Maker's mark unidentified, Nürnber...
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Antique 1690s German Baroque Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
WMF Card Tray – Silver Plate Depicting a Woman c1905
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : WMF card tray silver plate depicting a woman
Date : c1905
Origin : Germany
Decoration : Cast depiction of a reclining woman with various fl...
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
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 German Silver 800 Sugar and Creamer Set of 2 Pieces
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Art Nouveau Sugar and Creamer set of two pieces. The items are made of silver, 0.800, they will make a nice addition to any table. Their ...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Koch & Bergfeld German Silver Teaspoons with Gold Plate and Enamel, 1884-1893
By Koch & Bergfeld
Located in Delft, NL
Koch & Bergfeld German silver teaspoons with gold plate and enamel, 1884-1893
Koch & Bergfeld silver with gold-plated teaspoons with blue and white enamel
In a presentation box c...
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Antique 19th Century German Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
Antique German Sterling Silver Card and Menu Holders
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique German cast sterling silver card/menu holders; an addition to our animal related silverware collection.
These exceptional German cast sterling silver menu holders have been realistically modelled in the form of two figures in period, 18th century attire.
The surface of one piece is embellished with a gentleman figure raising a filled glass, stood in front of a balustrade with an array of floral and fruit ornamentation around a bottle and further glasses.
The second holder is modelled in the form of a maiden walking down some stairs carrying a tea tray.
These antique silver menu holders...
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
