Circa 1900 Egyptian Revival German Silver Scarab Coin Holder Locket with Sterling Silver Chain

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Nickel silver has a silvery appearance but doesn’t contain any true silver. It’s used as a cheap silver substitute in jewelry, flatware, musical instruments, decorative items and more.

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Even though the nickel silver has a higher melt temp than bronze or silver solder, the trick seems to be to use the smallest flame possible, otherwise the stainless overheats and nothing sticks.

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