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Silver Nef

Antique Sterling Silver Nef / Centrepiece
By Ludwig Neresheimer
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large and rare antique George V sterling silver nef
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Nef / Centrepiece
Antique Sterling Silver Nef / Centrepiece
H 28.3 in W 6.8 in D 20.7 in
Antique French Silver Nef Boat Centrepiece
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional, fine and impressive antique French silver nef* has been realistically modelled in
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Antique Early 1900s French Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

Antique French Silver Nef Boat Centrepiece
Antique French Silver Nef Boat Centrepiece
H 13.9 in W 7.01 in D 10.16 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

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

Saint Louis French Crystal Nef Centerpiece
By Saint Louis
Located in New Orleans, LA
exhibited at the 1889 Exposition Universelle in Paris, this incredible nef by Saint Louis Crystal is as
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Antique 19th Century French Other Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

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
H 26.97 in W 21.66 in D 6.3 in
Silver and Silver Gilt Nef Sailing Ship
Located in London, GB
Silver and silver gilt nef sailing ship Continental, 20th Century Height 44cm, width 38cm, depth
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20th Century European Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

Silver and Silver Gilt Nef Sailing Ship
Silver and Silver Gilt Nef Sailing Ship
H 17.33 in W 14.97 in D 4.73 in
Large Antique Nef Model in Repoussé Silvered Metal
Located in London, GB
This nef, made of silvered metal, takes the form of a galleon. A nef is a table ornament, usually
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Antique 19th Century European Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Silver

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

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

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Spanish Sterling Silver Nef
Located in Vancouver, BC
A superb sterling silver model of a galleon, Spanish, circa 1930. Intricately detailed with three
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Early 20th Century Spanish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Spanish Sterling Silver Nef
Spanish Sterling Silver Nef
H 17 in W 5.5 in D 16 in
Antique Silver Portuguese Nef Ship
Located in London, London
An incredible very large silver Nef ship, made in Portugal. Intricate detailing.  
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Vintage 1920s Portuguese Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Portuguese Nef Ship
Antique Silver Portuguese Nef Ship
H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 7.49 in
Monumental 19th Century Silvergilt Mounted Viennese Enamel 'nef'
Located in London, GB
Vienna, circa 1880. in the manner of Herman Böhm. Of massive proportions 43 1/2 inches (103cm) high. 26 inches (66cm) long. 12 inches (30.5cm) wide.    
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Centerpieces

Materials

Silver, Enamel

German Silver Nef
Located in New Orleans, LA
Measuring nearly three feet in length, this monumental silver nef is a spectacular example of
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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
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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
1980s Sterling Silver Nef / Centrepiece
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage sterling silver gilt nef / centrepiece; an addition to
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Vintage 1980s European Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

1980s Sterling Silver Nef / Centrepiece
1980s Sterling Silver Nef / Centrepiece
H 9.8 in W 3.5 in D 10.8 in
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Nef / Centrepiece, 1891
By Edwin Thompson Bryant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique sterling silver nef / centrepiece; an addition to our
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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
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Antique 19th Century European Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

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

German Silver Nef by Berthold Muller
German Silver Nef by Berthold Muller
H 21 in W 23.5 in D 6.5 in
1990s Vintage Portuguese Silver Nef Centrepiece
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Portuguese silver nef has been realistically modelled
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20th Century Portuguese Nautical Objects

Materials

Silver

Spanish Silver Nef by Plateria Lopez
Located in New Orleans, LA
This monumental silver nef by Plateria López is a breathtaking example of Spanish silver. Immense
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20th Century Sterling 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

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
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

19th Century German Silver-Gilt Nef
19th Century German Silver-Gilt Nef
H 33 in W 8 in D 14.5 in
Knights of Malta Silver Plate Nef
Located in New Orleans, LA
This opulent Spanish silver plate nef is a remarkable objet d'art honoring the centuries-old
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Antique 19th Century Other Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Knights of Malta Silver Plate Nef
Knights of Malta Silver Plate Nef
H 31 in W 27 in D 7.5 in
Silver and Viennese Enamel Model of a Nef
By Hermann Böhm
Located in London, GB
This fine and rare nef is yet another example of the supreme quality of the Viennese enamellists
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Tableware

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Silver and Viennese Enamel Model of a Nef
Silver and Viennese Enamel Model of a Nef
H 13.39 in W 9.45 in D 7.09 in
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

18th Century, Spanish Silver Roman Bireme Automaton Ship "Nef"
Located in Madrid, ES
18th Century Spanish silver Roman Bireme Automaton Ship Nef Antique 18th century Spanish solid
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Herman Bohm Viennese Silver and Enamel Jewelled Nef, circa 1890
By Hermann Böhm
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Important and extremely fine Herman Bohm Viennese silver and enamel Jewelled nef, circa 1890
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Antique 1890s Austrian Antiquities

19th Century Viennese Nef of Silver and Enamel by Hermann Böhm
Located in London, GB
A large and important viennese nef or boat By Hermann Böhm Constructed in silver, bearing the
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Late 19th Century Gilt Silver Renaissance Revival Nef or Ship Centerpiece
Located in Leesburg, VA
A gilt silver double-massed naval ship on ornate openwork wheels with a separately attached anchor
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Antique Late 19th Century German Renaissance Revival Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver

Spanish Silver Nef
Located in Skanninge, SE
An unusual Spanish silver Nef. A nice centerpiece that will make a great statement! With silver
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Spanish Silver Nef
Spanish Silver Nef
H 16.15 in W 18.51 in D 5.12 in
Swedish Silver Nef
Located in New Orleans, LA
This grand silver nef is a spectacular example of Swedish silverwork. It is masterfully crafted
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Early 20th Century Swedish Other Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

Swedish Silver Nef
Swedish Silver Nef
H 19.63 in W 18.63 in D 5.5 in
George V Antique Sterling Silver Nef by Berthold Muller
By Berthold Muller
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1911 by Berthold Muller, this charming, George V, antique, sterling silver
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Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling 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
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Early 20th Century German Spanish Colonial Serving Bowls

Materials

Stone

Antique Centerpiece
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very fine silver plated "nef" centerpiece featuring a form of a Merman holding a ship.
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Antique Early 1900s European Centerpieces

Antique Centerpiece
Antique Centerpiece
H 30.75 in W 19 in D 10 in
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
Large Silver Ship Model (Nef)
Located in Miami, FL
Large Silver Ship Model (Nef), in the form of a triple masted sailing ship, fully rigged and
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20th Century Spanish Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Large Silver Ship Model (Nef)
Large Silver Ship Model (Nef)
H 35 in W 36 in D 10 in
Important Silver Plated Nef South Europa, circa 1880-1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
of precious metals in the shape of a ship. Important and opulent south Europa silver plate nef
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Antique 1890s Spanish Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

Important Silver Plated Nef South Europa, circa 1880-1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
of precious metals in the shape of a ship. Important and opulent south Europa silver plate nef
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Antique 1890s Spanish Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

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Claydon Pier Mirrors
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Silver Nef For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal silver nef for your home. A silver nef — often made from metal, silver and enamel — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect silver nef — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A silver nef, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one silver nef that is appealing in its simplicity, but Berthold Muller, Hermann Böhm and Neresheimer & Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Silver Nef?

The average selling price for a silver nef at 1stDibs is $29,850, while they’re typically $2,272 on the low end and $403,458 for the highest priced.