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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
Wonderful German 800 Sterling Silver Cherub Figural Centerpiece Lazarus Posen
By Lazarus Posen Witwe
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful german 800 sterling silver cherub figural centerpiece by Lazarus Posen, circa 1890
In the Rococo style, with a putti / cherub holding...
Category
Antique 19th Century German Rococo Centerpieces
Materials
Silver
Continental Silver Wax Seal with Art Nouveau Figure and Landscape, Circa 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Continental Silver Wax Seal with Art Nouveau Figure and Landscape, Circa 1900 Stamped . 800 silver with engraved seal "W.G."
Dimensions: 2.5" H x 1" W x 0.5" D
A finely executed Con...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Louis Kuppenheim Silver Kitten Vanity Compact with Rubies
By Louis Kuppenheim
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Antique Louis Kuppenheim Silver and Rubies Cat Vanity Compact
Magnificent antique German minaudière in solid silver adorned with a silver cat engraved in deep relief on the front of ...
Category
20th Century German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wonderful Monumental European Sterling Silver Bridal Basket Cobalt Blue Glass
Located in Roslyn, NY
A rare and wonderful monumental large European sterling silver pierced bridal basket with open work handle inset with a beautiful cobalt blue glass.
Category
20th Century German Centerpieces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Tiny Sterling Cast of a Sitting Bear
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Tiny Sterling Cast of a Sitting Bear
Item e7246
A lovely sculpture of a sitting bear casted in sterling silver, Germany 1st half of the 20th century. 17,1 gramm, 0,60 oz. A wonderful...
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
