Anyone know what this silver metal is called? It's from West Germany

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  1. Christy Roppel

    Christy Roppel Active Member

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    Christy Roppel, Mar 23, 2021
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  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    is there a mark on the back?
     
    komokwa, Mar 23, 2021
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  3. Marie Forjan

    Marie Forjan Well-Known Member

    It could be silver, it could be costume metal. You will have to have it tested to be sure.
     
    Marie Forjan, Mar 23, 2021
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  4. Branka

    Branka Well-Known Member

    Nickel?
     
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  5. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    I'd suspect some kind of pot metal, I doubt silver.
     
    Ownedbybear, Mar 23, 2021
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  7. Marie Forjan

    Marie Forjan Well-Known Member

    I don't think pot metal because it is fairly soft and wouldn't work for filigree. I have had filigree done in both silver and alpaca.
     
    Marie Forjan, Mar 24, 2021
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  8. Christy Roppel

    Christy Roppel Active Member

    THANKS EVERYONE!
     
    Christy Roppel, Mar 28, 2021
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