nickel silver

noun

: german silver

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The plate and the bridges are made from nickel silver, highlighted by the bridgework of the regulating organ made from polished gold. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023 German silver, which is sometimes called nickel silver, is an alloy of copper, zinc and nickel and has no silver in its composition. — oregonlive, 4 May 2022 The tableware, meanwhile, includes crystalline glasses and nickel silver flatware that dons the brand’s signature bee and lion figures. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 July 2022 The candelabra, made from alpaca metal (also known as nickel silver), embraces visible marks of welding and heat treatment, creating oil slick-like effects. — Francesca Perry, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026 Alessi’s rich history began 103 years ago with a brass and nickel silver sheet workshop and foundry and after the ’80s, the business became a home decor powerhouse that has woven its elegant spirit into everyday life. — Sofia Celeste, WWD, 12 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nickel silver was in 1860

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“Nickel silver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nickel%20silver. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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