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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 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
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
Victorian 800 Silver Ornate Vase Holder
Located in Riverdale, NY
Late 19th century heavy gauge 800 silver vase base with repousse and open work motifs. Motifs include putti, rams heads, bird and swags. The glass line...
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Antique Early 1900s German Rococo Revival Sterling Silver
Materials
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
$434 Sale Price
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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...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,759 Sale Price
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