Stirling silver or German silver

Battara · 28th July 2020, 11:59 PM

I can see what you mean Ian. The quality of the repousse on the dha is of very low quality.

You can also go to a jeweler and have them test the metals.

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 !

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	#3
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.

28th July 2020, 11:59 PM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	I can see what you mean Ian. The quality of the repousse on the dha is of very low quality. You can also go to a jeweler and have them test the metals.

29th July 2020, 05:13 PM	#2
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	#4
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	We call it ALPACA over here; a term of obscure origin.

31st July 2020, 04:22 PM	#6
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	That would be a different material, José .

31st July 2020, 07:27 PM	#8
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	A thread died for this..