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Is German silver real?
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No, German silver is not real. Its name comes from the metal's color, not its content. German silver, which is also called nickel silver, is actually an alloy of copper, nickel and zinc. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of silver tableware, serveware, flatware, jewelry and decorative objects from some of the world's top sellers.
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Antique Art Nouveau Silver and Enamel Photograph Frame. English. Dated 1905
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Beautiful silver photo frame
In art nouveau style
Good clear hallmark for Birmingham 1905
Good condition / chip to the enamel left bottom panel. Shown in the last image
Original...
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Picture Frames
Materials
Silver
$920 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Signed Cartier Sterling Silver Mid-Century Picture or Photo Frame
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage signed silver picture or photo frame.
By Cartier.
In sterling silver.
With a robust easel back stand.
Marked to the base.
Simply an wonderful frame from Cartier! ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Signed Cartier Sterling Silver Mid-Century Photo / Picture Frame
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century photo or picture frame.
By Cartier.
In sterling silver.
With a robust easel back stand.
Marked Cartier / Sterling / 53 / Hand Made
Sight Height: ca. 9 7/8 in...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Art Glass Perfume Bottle with a Pierced Sterling Overlay
Located in Louisville, KY
You walk into your bedroom, it's 1895. As you approach your well appointed vanity, you see it and smile. How could anyone miss this stunning piece of art in glass and sterling, captu...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Bottles
Materials
Sterling Silver
Monumental Nautilus Shell Container Vase or Planter
Located in Southampton, NJ
Vintage Palm Beach Nautilus Shell Seashell Resin Planter vase or container with gorgeous pearly silver leaf opalescent finish. Al lovely decorative option for multi- functional uses.
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Vases
Materials
Silver Leaf
Antique Art Nouveau Silver Photograph Frame. English. Dated 1905
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Beautiful silver photo frame
In art nouveau style
Good clear hallmark for Birmingham 1905
Original bevelled glass
Good condition
Original oak back
Free UK shipping
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Picture Frames
Materials
Silver
$680 Sale Price
20% Off