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Is German silver valuable?

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Is German silver valuable?
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...
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Vintage 1940s German Rococo Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Cut Glass

German Novelty Silver Cat by Ludwig Neresheimer Co
By Ludwig Neresheimer
Located in Newark, England
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING From our Silver collection we are delighted to offer this rare German Silver Cat by Ludwig Neresheimer & Co. The cat is modelled in a naturalistic pose, hu...
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Stone, 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...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Pastry Forks, Teaspoons and a Sugar Scoop by Christoph Widmann, Germany
Located in Delft, NL
Silver pastry forks, teaspoons and a sugar scoop by Christoph Widmann, Germany Model "The original Rose of Hildesheim " which was created by Chris...
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20th Century German Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Vintage Cutlery Set Solingen In Original Case Set 60 Germany 1950s
By Bestecke Solingen
Located in Bastogne, BE
Solingen (Rostfei) set of cutlery set made of high-quality stainless steel in the amount of 60 pieces for 12 people in a stylish package. Germany, 1950s. Rust resistant. Mirror pol...
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Vintage 1950s German Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate, Stainless Steel

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...
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Antique 19th Century German Rococo Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

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