Silver Tea Set

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Posted by wvceltic
12 years ago
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Description

Silver tea service purchased in Germany around 1956. Includes tea pot, coffee pot, creamer and sugar bowl all on a silver tray. Originally had a plate of glass that sat on the tray, but this is now missing.

The stamps have "Alpacca" on them as well as "Versilbere"? This is outside of an oval with an O a chalice and a W inside the oval.

 

Under this stamp are two marks: one that looks like a capital "T" over top of one that looks like an upside down "T" .
Category Silver and Silver Overlay
Medium Silver
Distinguishing marks "Alpacca" and see remarks and photos for others
Condition Good
Date Period 1950's
History My parents were stationed in Germany during the mid 50's and they brought this back with them.
Price Paid (If known) inherited
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fishwhacker 🎯 Collector 12 years ago

Alpaca silver is a combination of copper, zinc, and nickel. It was made to immitate the appearance of actual silver and has zero silver in it. Value for "alpaca silver" is extremely low. This set is worth around $50, give or take $25. 

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