Berlin Iron or Silesian wirework medallion and cross necklace. nlfn119(e) Amethyst What have we here

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The necklace is accented with three 14kt rose gold spacers and is closed with a 14kt rose gold hook clasp

A very popular hobby for Victorian and Edwardian ladies was to paint delicate china pins with roses and other flowers

It pins to the hair with the two loops at either side

This early 1900's black knit bag is covered with iridescent midnight blue stripes of looped beading

Berlin Iron or Silesian wirework medallion and cross necklace. nlfn119(e) Amethyst What have we hereAn 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