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Nickel silver

Scope note

Alloy of copper, nickel, and zinc, the nickel serving to enhance color. Uses include operations that require ductility in the cold state, such as stamping, spinning, deep drawing, and for articles to be plated.

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Term type

AAT
Material

Getty AAT term number

3000242125

Broader Terms used

copper-nickel alloy

Narrower Terms used

German silver

Term used for

silver, nickel

Created

13yrs ago

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Victory

Maker(s)

Designer: Ramsden, Omar

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