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
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Centerpieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Centerpieces
Materials
Silver
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
Category
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
Category
Vintage 1920s German Renaissance Revival Nautical Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 27.56 in W 31.89 in D 5.12 in
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
Category
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
Category
Early 20th Century German Nautical Objects
Materials
Silver
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
Category
20th Century European Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Vermeil, Silver
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Portuguese Nef Ship
Located in London, London
An incredible very large silver Nef ship, made in Portugal.
Intricate detailing.
Category
Vintage 1920s Portuguese Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
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.
Category
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Other Centerpieces
Materials
Silver
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
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
Category
Vintage 1980s European Centerpieces
Materials
Silver
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
Antique 19th Century German Other Centerpieces
Materials
Silver
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Centerpieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
H 33.08 in W 0.4 in D 26.11 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
Category
Antique 19th Century Centerpieces
Materials
Silver
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
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Other Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Tableware
Materials
Silver, Enamel
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
Category
20th Century German Centerpieces
Materials
Silver
H 24.02 in W 25.6 in D 6.3 in
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Renaissance Revival Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver
H 8.55 in W 8.08 in D 4.24 in
Spanish Silver Nef
Located in Skanninge, SE
An unusual Spanish silver Nef.
A nice centerpiece that will make a great statement!
With silver
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Swedish Silver Nef
Located in New Orleans, LA
This grand silver nef is a spectacular example of Swedish silverwork. It is masterfully crafted
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Other Centerpieces
Materials
Silver
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
Category
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
Category
Early 20th Century German Spanish Colonial Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
H 23 in W 21 in D 7 in
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
H 12 in W 4.75 in D 12.5 in
Antique Centerpiece
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very fine silver plated "nef" centerpiece featuring a form of a Merman holding a ship.
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Centerpieces
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
Category
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
Category
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
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
Category
20th Century Spanish Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
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
Category
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
Category
Antique 1890s Spanish Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
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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.