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German silverA white metal alloy, composed of nickel, copper and zinc, that was much used for silver-plating in the 19th century. It was used in preference to copper, which showed through more easily when the silver coating became worn. |
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German silverA white metal alloy, composed of nickel, copper and zinc, that was much used for silver-plating in the 19th century. It was used in preference to copper, which showed through more easily when the silver coating became worn. |
