{"product_id":"1940s-german-alpacca-silver-plated-serving-tray-rococo-style-handles","title":"1940s German Alpacca Silver-Plated Serving Tray - Rococo Style Handles","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a gorgeous German serving tray from the 1940s, made from alpacca (also called German silver or nickel silver) and heavily silver-plated. That ornate Rococo-style border with those elaborate scrollwork handles? Pure elegance. Alpacca is a nickel-copper-zinc alloy that looks like silver but doesn't tarnish as easily, which is why it was popular in Germany for quality tableware. This tray weighs a substantial 1126 grams and measures 54 x 31 cm - big enough for serious entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe craftsmanship on this is beautiful. Those handles have intricate scrolls and curves, the scalloped border has depth and detail, and the whole thing has that weighty, quality feel of mid-century German metalwork. There are some honest signs of use - light scratches, a bit of tarnish, the kind of patina that comes from actually being used over 80+ years. But that's what makes it authentic. This isn't a reproduction sitting in a factory - it's a real piece that's served drinks, appetizers, and probably some very serious German coffee and cake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you're getting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1940s German alpacca:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nickel silver base with heavy silver plating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRococo-style handles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ornate scrollwork that's pure elegance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScalloped border:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detailed edge with depth and dimension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e54 x 31 cm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serious entertaining size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1126 grams:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy, quality construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHonest patina:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light wear and tarnish from 80+ years of use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition is good for its age - some scratches, some tarnish, but structurally solid and still beautiful. Polish it up if you want it shiny, or leave the patina for that authentic vintage look. Use it for serving drinks, appetizers, breakfast in bed, or just display it because those handles are works of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOrigin: Germany\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: Alpacca (nickel silver) with heavy silver plating\u003cbr\u003e\nPeriod: 1940s\u003cbr\u003e\nSize: 54 x 31 cm, 1126g\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Good vintage condition with honest wear\u003cbr\u003e\nMark: ALPACCA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGerman quality from the 1940s, ready to serve again.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison de L'oro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53024061915479,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/4388\/5911\/files\/20260218-113700.jpg?v=1773573591","url":"https:\/\/maisondeloro.com\/products\/1940s-german-alpacca-silver-plated-serving-tray-rococo-style-handles","provider":"Maison de L'oro ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}