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German Nef

Large German Early 20th Century Silver and Vermeil Nef
Located in London, GB
Large German early 20th century silver and vermeil nef German, Early 20th Century Height 80cm
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Early 20th Century German Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

Large German Early 20th Century Silver and Vermeil Nef
Large German Early 20th Century Silver and Vermeil Nef
$61,657
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 7.49 in
Large German Early 20th Century Silver Nef by Berthold Müller
By Berthold Muller
Located in London, GB
Large German early 20th century silver nef by Berthold Müller German, Early 20th Century Height
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Early 20th Century German Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

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

Antique Hanau Silver and Silver-Gilt Nef
By J.D. Schleissner & Söhne 1
Located in London, GB
Antique Hanau silver and silver-gilt nef German, Early 20th Century Height 68.5cm, width 55cm
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Early 20th Century German Nautical Objects

Materials

Silver

Antique Hanau Silver and Silver-Gilt Nef
Antique Hanau Silver and Silver-Gilt Nef
$47,964
H 26.97 in W 21.66 in D 6.3 in
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
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Vintage 1920s German Renaissance Revival Nautical Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

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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 Nef By J.D. Schleissner & Söhne
German Nef By J.D. Schleissner & Söhne
H 20.75 in W 16.13 in D 5.25 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
H 27.5 in W 35.5 in D 14 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
Category

Early 20th Century German Other Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

German Silver Nef
German Silver Nef
H 12 in W 10.5 in D 5.5 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
Category

Antique 19th Century German Other Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

German Silver Nef by Berthold Muller
German Silver Nef by Berthold Muller
H 21 in W 23.5 in D 6.5 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
Category

Antique 19th Century German Other Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

19th Century German Silver-Gilt Nef
19th Century German Silver-Gilt Nef
H 33 in W 8 in D 14.5 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
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
By Berthold Muller
Located in London, GB
This hugely impressive sterling silver model ship, also known as a nef, was made in Germany by
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Antique Early 1900s German Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Antique Silver Nef Galleon
Large Antique Silver Nef Galleon
H 33.25 in W 25.75 in D 8 in
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
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Early 20th Century German Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver

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
Category

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
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and substantial Nef is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Germany and date
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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
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
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
By Berthold Muller
Located in London, GB
This wonderful silver nef, or centerpiece in the form of a galleon, is beautifully handmade with
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Early 20th Century German Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

German Silver Nef
German Silver Nef
H 26 in W 23 in D 6.25 in

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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.

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