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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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Antique Set of Five German Pewter Defregger Beer Stein Decorative Cup Bowl
Located in Wembley, GB
A set of Antique Five German Pewter Defregger Beer Stein Decorative Cup Bowl decorative objects , decorative beer cup or beer glass with lid, pressed, cast and chased. Circular, curv...
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Vintage 1950s German Rococo Revival Sterling Silver
Materials
Pewter, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver
$668 Sale Price / set
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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...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver
$1,724 Sale Price
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Antique Silver Rococo Style Sugar Bowl, Decorative Objects Gold Gilding Inside
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique valuable silver box or Decorative sugar bowl with lid pressed, cast and chased, gold gilding on the inside. Oval, domed body on short, curved feet with hinged, vaulted lid. A...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver
$1,994 Sale Price
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Antique Pair German Silver Master Salts Grotto Shells Putti Dolphins Hannau 1890
Located in Portland, OR
A Beautiful Pair of antique solid silver "Grotto" style Rococo Revival master table salt cellars, Hannau, Germany, circa 1890.
These very elegant cellars have a putti figure riding...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
German Hand-Hammered Silver Hanukkah Menorah, Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Made in Germany around 1900, this handsome silver Hanukkah menorah is distinguished by its hand-hammered construction and strong, symmetrical architectural form. The menorah is arran...
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Antique Early 1900s German Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Art Deco Sterling Silver, Enamel, Marcasites Desk/Table Clock, DRGM
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, sterling silver, and guilloche enamel, desk/table clock with marcasites, Marked Germany / DRGM.
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
