Stirling silver or German silver

ariel · 29th July 2020, 05:13 PM

What we call " German silver" was massively manufactured in Europe since 18 century. Prior to that, it was made in China for centuries (" paktong") and exported far and wide. It is an alloy of copper and nickel, often containing zinc as well.

German jewelers figured out the formula and started making it on their own.

Battara is correct: any local jeweler will be able to give you 100% correct answer, but just by looking at the Dha I suspect a cheap alloy: paktong.

I am not certain about the kindjal, but it is quite modern.

rockelk · 29th July 2020, 05:33 PM

The lot, (40+ pieces) Varies quite a bit. These two, I put in the category of nice tourist pieces, but not true antiquities. Some of these are old but still tourist, some are nice collectables. I would like to post the four Kris's and seek opinions as I am still learning and have qualms as to what are collectables. Everyone thank you for your time.

fernando · 29th July 2020, 05:36 PM

We call it ALPACA over here; a term of obscure origin.

Battara · 31st July 2020, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by fernando

We call it ALPACA over here

........and is it woolly like a llama?

fernando · 31st July 2020, 04:22 PM

That would be a different material, José

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kronckew · 31st July 2020, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

........and is it woolly like a llama?

You couldn't let it lie. You forced me into this. It's all your fault....

"In other words, is it the Alpacalypse or the Llamageddon?"

I know Fernando has a related photo he could PM you to settle this. ...

Rick · 31st July 2020, 07:27 PM

A thread died for this..

fernando · 31st July 2020, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

A thread died for this..

Ditto !

kronckew · 31st July 2020, 07:44 PM

Requiescat in pace.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4q6eaLn2mY

Battara · 31st July 2020, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

A thread died for this..

Ah but it was a good death.

Battara · 31st July 2020, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kronckew

You couldn't let it lie. You forced me into this. It's all your fault....

"In other words, is it the Alpacalypse or the Llamageddon?"

I know Fernando has a related photo he could PM you to settle this. ...

Oh thank you, thank you! That was also horrible! Nothing like good PUN-ishment!

29th July 2020, 05:33 PM	#2
rockelk Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Arizona Posts: 42	Silver test The lot, (40+ pieces) Varies quite a bit. These two, I put in the category of nice tourist pieces, but not true antiquities. Some of these are old but still tourist, some are nice collectables. I would like to post the four Kris's and seek opinions as I am still learning and have qualms as to what are collectables. Everyone thank you for your time.

31st July 2020, 07:44 PM	#9
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,152	Requiescat in pace. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4q6eaLn2mY Last edited by kronckew; 31st July 2020 at 07:55 PM.

29th July 2020, 05:13 PM	#1
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	What we call " German silver" was massively manufactured in Europe since 18 century. Prior to that, it was made in China for centuries (" paktong") and exported far and wide. It is an alloy of copper and nickel, often containing zinc as well. German jewelers figured out the formula and started making it on their own. Battara is correct: any local jeweler will be able to give you 100% correct answer, but just by looking at the Dha I suspect a cheap alloy: paktong. I am not certain about the kindjal, but it is quite modern.

29th July 2020, 05:36 PM	#3
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,647	We call it ALPACA over here; a term of obscure origin.

31st July 2020, 04:22 PM	#5
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,647	That would be a different material, José .

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Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,267	A thread died for this..