Silesian iron wire-work predates its better known successor, Berlin iron, by a decade or two. Made in Gleiwitz, Silesia (nowadays a part of the Czech Republic, Poland and Germany), these elaborate iron pieces of jewelry are composed of superfine fine woven mesh manipulated into all kinds of shapes. Iron, of course, rusts. So most of these jewels have degraded over the past two centuries. Treat this one with extreme care: store it in a dry place, and NEVER expose it to water.
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- Materials
iron
- Age
c. 1800
- Condition
Near immaculate
- Size
6" inner circumference, 2 3/8" bow, 2" tendrils including pendants
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Aboutthe
GeorgianEra
1714 — 1837
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Antiques can be returned unworn and in original condition within 10 days of delivery for an exchange or refund minus the cost of shipping. Once a piece has been altered, including ring re-sizing, it is FINAL SALE.