Scarf Slide Nickel Silver

Nickel Silver Hand Stamped Scarf Slide This Scarf Slide Nickel Silver has an open faced slide. The crafter shaped Nickel Silver into a double fan shape.  He added additional stamped detail designs to this nearly flat piece.  You will see the numbers 8-77 and the artist’s ‘R’ maker’s mark stamped on the back.  It measures approximately 2.75 inches long and 1.25 inches wide. One of a Kind. German silver scarf slides trace their history to 18th‑century Europe, where metalworkers developed nickel silver for bright, durable ornamentation. By the 19th century, the alloy appeared in jewelry, buckles, and small fittings, which helped establish its role in modern accessories. Scarf slides gained popularity in the early 20th century, especially in Scouting, because metal versions offered strength and easy engraving. As German silver moved through trade networks, Native American artisans adopted the alloy for regalia and created scarf slides, conchos, and pins with stamped cultural motifs. Today, German silver scarf slides blend European metallurgy with Indigenous artistry to produce functional pieces rooted in long craft traditions. Shop for more Accessories. Check out some of our Educational videos on our YouTube Channel.