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Monumental Hanau German Silver Gilt Nef Ship -- 45 in 115 cm
Monumental Hanau German Silver Gilt Nef Ship -- 45 in 115 cm

Monumental Hanau German Silver Gilt Nef Ship -- 45 in 115 cm

By Hanau

Located in New York, US

Our monumental silver gilt Schlüsselfelder ship or nef, attributed to Hanau, Germany, late 19th to

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Antique Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Very Large Antique Sterling Silver Ship Model - Hallmarked in 1925 - Silver Nef
Very Large Antique Sterling Silver Ship Model - Hallmarked in 1925 - Silver Nef

Very Large Antique Sterling Silver Ship Model - Hallmarked in 1925 - Silver Nef

By Thomas Callow & Son

Located in London, London

This superb example of a sterling silver Nef carries import marks for London, 1925 by Thomas Callow

Category

Vintage 1920s German Renaissance Revival Nautical Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

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German Nef By J.D. Schleissner & Söhne
German Nef By J.D. Schleissner & Söhne

German Nef By J.D. Schleissner & Söhne

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H 20.75 in W 16.13 in D 5.25 in

German Nef By J.D. Schleissner & Söhne

By J.D. Schleissner & Söhne 1

Located in New Orleans, LA

This colossal silver nef is a spectacular example of German silverwork from the town of Hanau. Used

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Antique 19th Century Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

German Silver Nef
German Silver Nef

German Silver Nef

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H 27.5 in W 35.5 in D 14 in

German Silver Nef

Located in New Orleans, LA

complex German nefs that remain in existence today. Dating back to the Middle Ages, the nef is an

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Antique Late 19th Century German Other Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

German Silver Nef
German Silver Nef

German Silver Nef

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H 12 in W 10.5 in D 5.5 in

German Silver Nef

Located in New Orleans, LA

This colossal silver nef is a spectacular example of German silverwork from the town of Hanau. The

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Early 20th Century German Other Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

German Silver Nef by Berthold Muller
German Silver Nef by Berthold Muller

German Silver Nef by Berthold Muller

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H 21 in W 23.5 in D 6.5 in

German Silver Nef by Berthold Muller

By Berthold Muller

Located in New Orleans, LA

This grand silver nef is a spectacular example of German silverwork from the town of Hanau

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Antique 19th Century German Other Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

19th Century German Silver-Gilt Nef
19th Century German Silver-Gilt Nef

19th Century German Silver-Gilt Nef

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H 33 in W 8 in D 14.5 in

19th Century German Silver-Gilt Nef

Located in New Orleans, LA

Measuring nearly three feet tall, this beautiful and monumental German silver-gilt nef is a

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Antique 19th Century German Other Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

German Silver Nef by Neresheimer & Sohne
German Silver Nef by Neresheimer & Sohne

German Silver Nef by Neresheimer & Sohne

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H 27.5 in W 24.5 in D 6 in

German Silver Nef by Neresheimer & Sohne

By B. Neresheimer & Sohne

Located in New Orleans, LA

German Silver Nef by Neresheimer & Sohne Hallmarked "N" for Neresheimer with Hanau silver marks

Category

Antique 19th Century European Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

Antique German Solid Silver Impressive Large Nef Galleon Ship, circa 1900
Antique German Solid Silver Impressive Large Nef Galleon Ship, circa 1900

Antique German Solid Silver Impressive Large Nef Galleon Ship, circa 1900

By Karl Kurz

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 20th century German very impressive solid silver model of a ship, called a "Nef" in the

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20th Century German Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

Large Antique Silver Nef Galleon
Large Antique Silver Nef Galleon

Large Antique Silver Nef Galleon

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H 33.25 in W 25.75 in D 8 in

Large Antique Silver Nef Galleon

By Berthold Muller

Located in London, GB

This hugely impressive sterling silver model ship, also known as a nef, was made in Germany by

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Massive Antique Sterling Silver Nef / Boat / Ship 1909 Import Mark Galleon Neff
Massive Antique Sterling Silver Nef / Boat / Ship 1909 Import Mark Galleon Neff

Massive Antique Sterling Silver Nef / Boat / Ship 1909 Import Mark Galleon Neff

By Berthold Muller

Located in London, GB

A magnificent Antique solid Silver Nef made by German Silversmith Berthold Muller mirroring the

Category

Early 20th Century German Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver

Late 19th Century Gilt Silver Renaissance Revival Nef or Ship Centerpiece
Late 19th Century Gilt Silver Renaissance Revival Nef or Ship Centerpiece

Late 19th Century Gilt Silver Renaissance Revival Nef or Ship Centerpiece

Located in Leesburg, VA

Anonymous Probably Germany; circa 1890 (aft. 1888) Approximate size: 20.5 cm Weight: 407 grams

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Antique Late 19th Century German Renaissance Revival Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver

Large Antique Silver Plated Nef or 3 Mast Sailing Ship Sculpture or Centerpiece
Large Antique Silver Plated Nef or 3 Mast Sailing Ship Sculpture or Centerpiece

Large Antique Silver Plated Nef or 3 Mast Sailing Ship Sculpture or Centerpiece

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This large and substantial Nef is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Germany and date

Category

Early 20th Century German Spanish Colonial Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Plated Cast Nef Viking Styled Ship or Galleon with Inset Cabochon Stones
Antique Plated Cast Nef Viking Styled Ship or Galleon with Inset Cabochon Stones

Antique Plated Cast Nef Viking Styled Ship or Galleon with Inset Cabochon Stones

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique nef was made by an unknown maker and originated from Germany from approximately 1900

Category

Early 20th Century German Spanish Colonial Serving Bowls

Materials

Stone

Very Large Nef - Warship in Battle - German Sterling Silver
Very Large Nef - Warship in Battle - German Sterling Silver

Very Large Nef - Warship in Battle - German Sterling Silver

Located in New York, NY

German sterling silver three-mast ship. Imported to Chester, England by Berthold Muller in 1903. A

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Antique Early 1900s German Sterling Silver

German Silver Nef
German Silver Nef

German Silver Nef

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H 26 in W 23 in D 6.25 in

German Silver Nef

By Berthold Muller

Located in London, GB

This wonderful silver nef, or centerpiece in the form of a galleon, is beautifully handmade with

Category

Early 20th Century German Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

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$1,469,745

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Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

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Miniature illuminated manuscript on vellum with 12 full-page miniatures

Miniature illuminated manuscript on vellum with 12 full-page miniatures

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German Nef For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the German nef you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each German nef for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and alpaca. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer German nef, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each German nef bearing hallmarks is very popular. A well-made German nef has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Berthold Muller and Thomas Callow & Son are consistently popular.

How Much is a German Nef?

Prices for a German nef can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,995 and can go as high as $66,422, while the average can fetch as much as $29,175.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.