42 piece tea service - 6 forks, 6 knives, 6 cake forks, 6 small spoons, 6 teaspoons, 6 fruit spoons, 6 table spoons, 1 cake slice
Belonged to my great grandmother, given to me in the 1980s
Dear Steve,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
The term “German silver” is a white alloy containing copper, zinc, and nickel. While it is silvery in color, it contains none of the more valuable metal.
Based on the photographs and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A 42-piece "German Silver" tea service
probably early 20th century
Comprising: 6 forks, 6 knives, 6 cake forks, 6 small spoons, 6 teaspoons, 6 fruit spoons, 6 table spoons, 1 cake slice
Provenance: inherited from great grandmother in the 1980s
$40-60
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