Berlin Iron or Silesian wirework medallion and cross necklace. nlfn119(e) Amethyst the embodiment of compassion

the embodiment of compassion

A classic element of art deco jewelry is the circle pin

This is an older Chinese carving purchased in the mid 20th century and the stone and hand carving are very good quality

Superb large Victorian Whitby jet brooch set with a very good high relief shell cameo

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Berlin Iron or Silesian wirework medallion and cross necklace. nlfn119(e) Amethyst the embodiment of compassionAn early 19th century woven iron wire necklace, sometimes called Silesian wirework because it was thought to have been made in Silesia, then in Germany and Poland. Also known as Berlin Iron. There are very few surviving pieces today. The cross and medallion are made with thousands of tiny loops of continuous wire. The medallion is in the form a a rosette with a steel sequin in the middle. Attached to the rosette are 6 smaller rosettes followed by an