{"title":"Berlin \/ Prussian Iron","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Utilitarian Material For Luxury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\"Gold gab ich für Eisen.\" (I gave gold for iron).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIn the early 19th century, Prussians funded the War of Liberation by trading their precious gold and silver for cast iron. It was the ultimate flex—wearing a stark, industrial metal to broadcast your loyalty and wealth. What started as wartime patriotism birthed an entirely new category of unapologetic, industrial fine art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSubversive Luxury: Trading traditional wealth for iron transformed a humble, industrial material into a supreme badge of high status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Industrial Aesthetic: The stark, matte black finish and intricate Gothic openwork completely shattered the traditional standards of shiny gems.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eExtreme Craftsmanship: To force brutal iron into luxury, foundries mastered hyper-precise sand casting—yielding everything from impossibly lightweight Gothic mesh jewellery to massive, hollow-core architectural masterworks.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHigh Collectability: Inherently fragile and historically rich, authentic surviving 19th-century pieces are now rare, museum-grade investments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"asset-pack-85766078466-example-product-1","title":"Berlin Iron Bust of Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher After Christian Daniel Rauch","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Piece of Prussian Military History\u003cbr\u003ePresenting a remarkably well-preserved, solid cast iron desktop bust of the legendary Prussian General feld marschall Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher, Fürst von Wahlstatt (1742–1819). This exceptional piece was cast in the early 19th century after the German sculptor, Christian Daniel Rauch (1777–1857).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImperial Provenance \u0026amp; The Bad Homburg Connection\u003cbr\u003eThis specific design holds profound historical prestige. An identical, slightly smaller (13.5 cm) variant of this exact Rauch model was chosen by Kaiser Wilhelm II to adorn his personal writing desk in the Imperial Apartments at Schloss Bad Homburg, where it remains on display today. For historical reference, the Emperor's exact desktop piece can be viewed in the Hessian museum digital archive here: \u003cbr\u003ehttps:\/\/hessen.museum-digital.de\/object\/179309\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Condition \u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Solid Cast Iron (Eisenkunstguss), unpainted with a conserved schwarz gebrannt (black fired) patina\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 963 grams\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 16.5 cm\u003cbr\u003eDepth: Approx. 8 cm\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Early 19th Century (c. 1816–1840)\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Prussia (Germany)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStanding at a more substantial 16.5 cm and weighing nearly a full kilogram (963g), this larger variant commands incredible physical presence.\u003cbr\u003eHonest Worn Condition \u0026amp; Original Assembly\u003cbr\u003eThis is a heavy, solid two-part casting. It retains its authentic, handcrafted 19th-century square nut on the underside of the base—an absolute hallmark of early period assembly that guarantees its age and authenticity.\u003cbr\u003eThe cast iron features a deep, rich, and original dark patina there is slight rubbing and minor loss to the surface which is completely common given it's age of 180 years . \u003cbr\u003eIt has never been painted over and was recently gently conserved with high-quality, acid-free antique oil to nourish the iron and protect its magnificent schwarz gebrannt finish. The intricate details of Blücher's renowned mustache, brow, and the classical bare-chested \"antique style\" cut are brilliantly sharp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is perfect for collectors of Waterloo-era history, Napoleonic Wars militaria, fine Prussian Eisenkunstguss (Berlin Iron), and 19th-century desktop antiquities.\u003cbr\u003ePlease carefully review all photographs as they form part of the description. The bust will be exceptionally well-packaged and shipped fully insured to protect this piece of history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mother's Silverware ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57814538092888,"sku":"011","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/9202\/7224\/files\/20260720_131549.jpg?v=1785241531"},{"product_id":"asset-pack-85766078466-example-product-2","title":"Berlin Iron Martin Luther 1817 Reformation Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn extraordinary opportunity to acquire a complete, rigorously vetted triptych of 19th-century German historical artifacts. \u003cbr\u003eThis curated collection captures the monumental, the personal, and the theological legacy of the Reformation, anchored by a primary-scale, museum-grade Eisenkunstguss (Berlin Iron) bust of Dr. Martin Luther.\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for advanced collectors of European decorative arts, historical foundations, or institutions, this ready-made exhibition presents the golden age of Prussian cast iron alongside classical period devotionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1817 Primary-Scale KPEG Bust\u003cbr\u003eAn official, early-period casting by the Königlich Preußische Eisengießerei (Royal Prussian Iron Foundry) at Gleiwitz. This commemorative 300th-anniversary piece is an extensive modification of Johann Gottfried Schadow’s famous 1817 portrait, physically modeled for sand-casting by the master artisan Wilhelm August Stilarsky (exhibited at the Berlin Academy in 1818).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiemensions \u003cbr\u003eHeight: 23.3 cm (9.17 inches)\u003cbr\u003eWidth (Base): 17.1 cm (6.73 inches)\u003cbr\u003eDepth (Base): 11.0 cm (4.33 inches)\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 4.8 kg (10.58 lbs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuseum Match: The physical dimensions of this piece (23.3 x 17.1 x 11.0 cm) perfectly mirror the exact authenticated specimen held in the permanent collection of the Stadtmuseum Berlin \u003cbr\u003e(Inventory No. VII 80\/2681 y). \u003cbr\u003eView the official museum record here: \u003cbr\u003ehttps:\/\/sammlung-online.stadtmuseum.de\/Details\/Index\/352762\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails: Features a hollow sand-core interior and faint, period-accurate hand-tooling marks. The original schwarz gebrannt patina has been professionally conserved and stabilized to a rich, matte charcoal-satin finish. The base bears the crisp Latin inscription: LUTHERO POST TRIA SAECULA NEPOTUM PIETAS MDCCCXVII.\u003cbr\u003eWhich translates to \"To Luther, after three centuries, the piety of descendants, 1817\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Berlin Iron Portrait Ring\u003cbr\u003eA magnificent piece of early 19th-century patriotic and religious jewelry, allowing the wearer to carry the reformer's likeness in intimate detail. The stark, matte-black iron silhouette is forced into brilliant visual relief by a highly reflective contrast backing.\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: US 11 | EU 64 | UK V ½\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 9 grams\u003cbr\u003eDesign: The octagonal bezel frames the intricately cast portrait, transitioning seamlessly into a delicate, pierced lacework pattern along the shoulders of the band—a hallmark of master-level Prussian iron casting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gilded Haus-Postille\u003cbr\u003eCompleting the narrative is a spectacular, period-bound volume of Luther’s Haus-Postille (sermons for the home). The heavily embossed dark leather binding and brilliant gilt tooling act as the perfect illuminated backdrop to display the stark, classical restraint of the dark ironwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eAll items are original antique pieces, not modern reproductions or later reductions. The ironwork displays minor micro-abrasions commensurate with over 200 years of history, which only adds to their exceptional character. The structural checks and original period assembly methods guarantee these as authentic, early 19th-century variants.\u003cbr\u003ePlease reach out with any questions regarding this magnificent grouping of German history. The collection will be packed with the utmost care and shipped with full insurance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mother's Silverware ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57814538125656,"sku":"010","price":5800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/9202\/7224\/files\/20260702_163844.jpg?v=1785240846"},{"product_id":"asset-pack-85766078466-example-product-3","title":"Berlin Iron Busts of Goethe and Schiller After Leonhard Posch","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Curated 19th Century Homage to Germany’s Literary Titans: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe \u0026amp; Friedrich Schiller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here is an extraordinary, museum-grade collection that bridges the physical and literary legacy of the Weimar Classicism era. \u003cbr\u003eThe set features a fine and rare pair of Berlin iron in patinated bronze portrait table busts alongside an evolutionary pairing of Rudolf Gottschall’s famous anthology, Gedankenharmonie aus Goethe und Schiller (featuring the scarce 2nd Edition and the spectacular 5th Edition).\u003cbr\u003eThese antique sculptures date to the era of the Enlightenment, Neoclassicism, and the Grand Tour, reflecting a period of far-reaching influence on style and taste in Britain, Continental Europe, and beyond—true elegance in the age of Napoleon. Perfect for a connoisseur’s cabinet or an upscale library, this set represents the absolute pinnacle of early 19th-century German metal casting and late 19th-century industrial bookbinding.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Sculptural Masterpieces: \u003cbr\u003eThese are an exceptional, fully magnetic pair of portrait busts. It is Berlin Iron in Patinated Bronze, featuring a highly sought-after chemical bronze finish (bronzierter Eisenkunstguss). This premium finishing technique was utilized by Prussian royal foundries to combine the razor-sharp sand-casting precision of iron with the classical warmth of bronze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer \u0026amp; Modeler: \u003cbr\u003eAfter Leonhard Posch (Austria, 1750–1831, Berlin). Posch famously produced a series of cast-iron portrait busts capturing the essential writers and philosophers of the early 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignature \u0026amp; Marks: \u003cbr\u003eThe sculpture of Goethe is inscribed underneath the back edge: Posch F., a traditional convention where only one bust in an intended pair bears the artist's mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Date: \u003cbr\u003eAustria\/Germany, Circa 1810.\u003cbr\u003eThe Foundry History: Attributed to the master foundries of Berlin or Gleiwitz. The Royal Prussian Iron Foundry in Gleiwitz (modern-day Gliwice, Poland) was a royal ironworks established in 1796 by Friedrich Wilhelm II. It pioneered the use of British designs from Wedgwood to produce decorative ironware, cannons, and industrial products. Operating until 1872, it became a significant industrial site during Prussian industrialisation, contributing immensely to the region's development.\u003cbr\u003eThe Mounts: The busts are elegantly seated on premium Italian marble. They feature a green verdigris (serpentine) marble base resting upon a stepped white marble foot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: The iron retains a gorgeous, multi-toned patina with wear strictly commensurate with age. \u003cbr\u003ePlease note that there are chips on the corners of the white marble bases, and slightly on the green serpentine marble as well. Please see the photos for a detailed view of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Literary Legacy: The Antique Books\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanying the busts is a sequential bibliographical set showcasing the textual and aesthetic evolution of the poets' shared wisdom.\u003cbr\u003eThe 2nd Edition (1863, Hamburg)\u003cbr\u003ePublished by the Vereinsbuchhandlung during the anthology's early, regional era.\u003cbr\u003eFeatures the scarce, early color plates illustrated by Jules Vogel.\u003cbr\u003eRepresents the delicate, transitional mid-century phase of German cloth gilding.\u003cbr\u003eThe 5th Edition (1875, Leipzig)\u003cbr\u003eA spectacular Prachtausgabe (splendor edition) published by C.F. Amelang.\u003cbr\u003eBound by the legendary steam-powered J.R. Herzog Buchbinderei, complete with the original, intact green binder's ticket on the inner endpaper.\u003cbr\u003eThe vibrant, bright red textured cloth cover features a striking terracotta-toned composite cameo of Goethe and Schiller, designed by the Gerhold brothers, set into a crimson velvet underlay.\u003cbr\u003eContains eight beautiful color plates by renowned illustrator Paul Thumann.\u003cbr\u003eCondition Note: The interior pages are clean and bright. As is typical for luxury bindings of this specific era and construction, there is historic chemical offsetting (ghosting) on the front and rear endpapers from the underlying binding glues and leather\/cloth turn-ins. This is entirely stable and dry, posing no risk to the structural integrity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003eGoethe Bust\u003cbr\u003eHeight: Approx. 22.5 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 1459 g\u003cbr\u003eBase Dimensions: Approx. 7.5 cm x 7.5 cm (at the widest points of the white marble foot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchiller Bust\u003cbr\u003eHeight: Approx. 22 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 1488 g\u003cbr\u003eBase Dimensions: Approx. 7.5 cm x 7.5 cm (at the widest points of the white marble foot)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBooks\u003cbr\u003eFormat: 8° (Octavo)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection will be professionally packed with the utmost care, utilizing custom-cut materials and double-boxing to ensure the Italian marble, early 19th-century iron, and antique bindings arrive in pristine condition. Shipped fully insured with tracking and signature required.\u003cbr\u003ePlease review all photographs closely, as they are a central part of the description. Feel free to reach out with any questions regarding the provenance, materials, or history of this remarkable Enlightenment-era set.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mother's Silverware ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57814538977624,"sku":"009","price":3800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/9202\/7224\/files\/20260604_142442.jpg?v=1785239425"},{"product_id":"asset-pack-85766078466-example-product-4","title":"Berlin Iron 19th Century Warwick Vase Collector's Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eA once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire a complete, historically verified triad of 19th-century masterpieces celebrating the legendary Warwick Vase. This curated collection traces the 19th-century European fascination with the Grand Tour antiquity across different countries and master foundries.\u003cbr\u003eThis comprehensive set is offered strictly together and includes three extraordinary pieces, presented in their chronological order of creation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. The Edward Thomason Metallic Medal (England) — Circa 1820-1821\u003cbr\u003eThis large, exceptionally detailed bronze medal commemorates Sir Edward Thomason's monumental undertaking: casting a life-size metallic replica of the original Roman marble Warwick Vase. Sir Edward Thomason (1769–1849) was a prominent Birmingham inventor and manufacturer of medals, buttons, and silver plate. Having previously worked for the legendary industrialist Matthew Boulton, Thomason was a prolific creator whose inventions even included a massively successful patented corkscrew in 1802.\u003cbr\u003eThe Undertaking: Producing the colossal replica was a crowning achievement of Thomason's career and Birmingham's industrial prowess. It occupied six years to painstakingly model, cast, and sculpture, resulting in a spectacular bronze replica precisely the size of the ancient marble original at Warwick Castle.\u003cbr\u003eObverse Inscription: \"BEGUN IN THE 51ST YEAR OF KING GEORGE THE III AND COMPLETED IN THE FIRST YEAR OF KING GEORGE THE IV\" (dating the completion to 1820).\u003cbr\u003eReverse Inscription: \"THE THOMASON METALLIC VASE \/ 21 FEET IN CIRCUMFERENCE \u0026amp; 5 FEET 10 IN. IN HEIGHT.\"\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 5.4 cm diameter.\u003cbr\u003eSignificance: A magnificent testament to the sheer scale of the 19th-century English obsession with the vase's design and the exceptional technical mastery of Thomason’s factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease see the link below to the Science Museum in the UK as your reference.\u003cbr\u003ehttps:\/\/collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk\/objects\/co74217\/bronze-medal-to-commemorate-thomasons-metal-vase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. The Royal Berlin Iron Foundry (KPEG) New Year's Plaque — Dated 1828\u003cbr\u003eA rare cast iron presentation plaque from the famed Königliche Eisengießerei Berlin (Royal Iron Foundry Berlin) from the era of Friedrich Wilhelm III, explicitly dated 1828, and modeled by the celebrated master Wilhelm August Stilarsky.\u003cbr\u003eDesign: Features the year 1828 flanking an intricate central monument representing the tomb of Prussian Lieutenant General Ludwig Matthias Nathanael Gottlieb von Brauchitsch (1757–1827). To the right sits a beautifully detailed miniature representation of the Warwick Vase on a pedestal; to the left is a classical Molossian dog, modeled after the antique original in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 6.3 x 8.73 cm.\u003cbr\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Literature: Maintained in superb \"Gussfrisch\" (freshly cast\/mint) condition. Officially documented in standard Berlin Iron reference literature (Arenhövel 25, Strothotte 1828-3).\u003cbr\u003eSignificance: 1828 is the exact year the Royal Foundry debuted their highly celebrated cast iron copies of the Warwick Vase at the Berlin Academy Exhibition. This New Year's plaque served as an official announcement and showcase of Stilarsky's masterful new model alongside other artistic achievements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease see the link below to the Berlin Museum in Germany as your reference.\u003cbr\u003ehttps:\/\/sammlung-online.berlin.museum\/Details\/Index\/288346\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Berlin Iron Warwick Vase — Circa 1830-1850\u003cbr\u003eThe crown jewel of the collection: a magnificent, large-scale Berlin Iron (Eisenkunstguss) cast of the Warwick Vase. Masterfully modeled by Wilhelm August Stilarsky and cast by Grüttner at the Royal Iron Foundry in Berlin.\u003cbr\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Assembly: Assembled from approximately 50 individual cast pieces using hidden internal screws, pins, and rivets—a hallmark of supreme 19th-century German foundry craftsmanship. Finished with the traditional deep black \"schwarz gebrannt\" coating. \u003cbr\u003ePlease note the left handle is slgihtly loose and rust bloom is apparent at various spots. However this has been neutralised and is natural due to the iron material and the 196 year age of the piece. \u003cbr\u003eMuseum Provenance Match: The dimensions are an absolute, precise match to the heavily documented, restored exemplar held in the Stadtmuseum Berlin (Inventory No. KH 2006\/2 EI).\u003cbr\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight: Total Height: 40.5 cm | Top Outer Diameter: 26.2 cm | Square Pedestal Base Width: 17.6 cm | Weight: 12.1 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease see the link below to the Berlin Museum in Germany as your reference. \u003cbr\u003ehttps:\/\/sammlung-online.stadtmuseum.de\/Details\/Index\/529345\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollector's Note\u003cbr\u003eThese pieces are not merely decorative items; they represent a physical timeline of the Neoclassical revival and European foundry history. To possess the commemorative English medal, the German foundry's announcement plaque, and the final executed iron masterpiece together is a true rarity for serious metalwork and Grand Tour antiquity collectors. \u003cbr\u003eThis set highlights the absolute pinnacle of Berlin Iron and Thomason's Birmingham mastery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReturns: I accept returns within 14 days of delivery. Please note that due to the heavy, crated nature of this antique, the buyer is entirely responsible for all return shipping and specialized crating costs, unless the item arrives damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✈️ SHIPPING \u0026amp; DELIVERY NOTICE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are based within Germany: Free personal hand-delivery is included. We will personally transport and deliver this historic collection to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor International Clients (Everywhere Else): The listed €1,000 shipping fee serves as a secure placeholder to accommodate custom-built heavy suspension crates, specialized art freight couriers, and comprehensive insurance. \u003cbr\u003ePlease message me with your postal code prior to purchasing so I can provide an exact shipping quote tailored to your location and adjust the price downward if possible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mother's Silverware ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57814539043160,"sku":"008","price":20500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/9202\/7224\/files\/20260603_201308.jpg?v=1785163919"},{"product_id":"berlin-ironwork-necklace-antique-napoleon-parure-jewellery-box","title":"Berlin Iron Necklace Ca. 1815-1820 \u0026 Napoleon Parure Jewellery Box","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eAn exceptionally rare early 19th-century Berlin iron (Fer de Berlin) necklace, beautifully paired with a historically significant antique parure presentation box featuring Emperor Napoleon's monogram.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eA very similar necklace design is thoroughly documented in academic literature, appearing as catalog entry 509 in Anne Forschler-Tarrasch's definitive reference book, European Cast Iron (published by the Birmingham Museum of Art). You can view the museum's officially documented piece in their online collection here:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artsbma.org\/collection\/necklace-with-cross-pendant-2\/?_gl=1190gnbl_upMQ.._gaMTM4MzQ2NDEwMy4xNzg2NzkyMzMx_ga_RSWPMQ9372czE3ODY3OTIyNzgkbzEkZzEkdDE3ODY3OTIzMzAkajgkbDAkaDA._ga_0WD5F6YLM5*czE3ODY3OTIzMzAkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODY3OTIzMzAkajYwJGwwJGgw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.artsbma.org\/\u003cwbr\u003ecollection\/necklace-with-\u003cwbr\u003ecross-pendant-2\/?_gl=1190gnbl_\u003cwbr\u003eupMQ.._\u003cwbr\u003egaMTM4MzQ2NDEwMy4xNzg2NzkyMzMx\u003cwbr\u003e_ga_\u003cwbr\u003eRSWPMQ9372czE3ODY3OTIyNzgkbzEk\u003cwbr\u003eZzEkdDE3ODY3OTIzMzAkajgkbDAkaD\u003cwbr\u003eA._ga_0WD5F6YLM5*\u003cwbr\u003eczE3ODY3OTIzMzAkbzEkZzAkdDE3OD\u003cwbr\u003eY3OTIzMzAkajYwJGwwJGgw\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis piece represents the absolute pinnacle of Prussian iron jewelry, a deeply patriotic and highly fashionable craft that emerged during the Napoleonic Wars when citizens traded their precious gold for iron to fund the war effort.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe necklace is an exquisite display of high-contrast, intricately cast blackened iron. According to the documented museum catalog entry for this variant, the architecture of the piece features:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eA delicate mesh chain made of intertwined iron links with a T-bar clasp.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eA central brooch-like medallion flanked by acanthus foliage, designed in a classic Neoclassical idiom.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eA finely cast Sistine cherub mounted within the central medallion, set against a bright polished steel plate and framed by a subtle gold rim.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eA large, striking cross pendant suspended below, rendered in an elaborate Gothic Revival style with scrolling arms.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eA central rosette on the cross, identically set on a polished steel plate with a gold rim, featuring the classic cross, heart, and anchor motif symbolizing faith, hope, and charity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eHistorical Collector's Note\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eDating precisely to the 1815–1820 period, this piece is attributed as possibly the work of Johann Conrad Geiss, one of the foremost pioneers and masters of Berlin iron jewelry. Pieces of this configuration hold immense historical value; a highly comparable necklace is prominently featured in the c. 1830–1840 oil painting Portrait of an Unknown Woman (Collection Biri Fay, Berlin), which illustrates the immense pride aristocratic women felt in wearing these intricate cast-iron jewels.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements \u0026amp; Specifications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Chain Length: Approximately 52 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Pendant Drop (Medallion \u0026amp;amp; Cross): Approximately 13 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross Dimensions: Approximately 8 cm long by 6.2 cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNecklace Weight: 39 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition Report:\u003cbr\u003eAntique Berlin iron is famously brittle and prone to rust, making surviving intact pieces highly coveted. This necklace presents beautifully, with the intertwined chain completely connected, the blackened finish well-preserved, and the polished steel plates behind the cherub and rosette remaining bright and reflective.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: The slight inward curve at the bottom tip of the cross is a masterful, intentional ergonomic design feature cast into the original mold to allow the large pendant to drape flush against the natural slope of the wearer's chest; it is not a warp or flaw in the iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Napoleon Monogram Parure Box \u0026amp; Historical Paradox\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe necklace is presented in a breathtaking, semi-circular antique parure box. The exterior is bound in rich red morocco leather, finished with intricate gilt-tooled gold borders, and prominently features the iconic gold-stamped monogram of Emperor Napoleon—a letter 'N' situated directly beneath an imperial crown.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eA Note to Collectors: This pairing represents an incredible historical irony. Berlin ironwork was famously born out of Prussian resistance to Napoleon's occupation; citizens literally traded their precious gold for iron to fund the war effort against France. Placing a supreme symbol of Prussian anti-Napoleonic resistance inside a box bearing Napoleon's own imperial crest creates a deeply compelling narrative and a magnificent historical display. (Please note: The original jewels housed in this box have been lost to time; this is a curated collector's marriage).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eParure Box Dimensions:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003eApproximately 23 cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003e18 cm depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003e11 cm high at the peak of the dome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003eParure Box Weight: 443 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003eEra: 1815–1820, Georgian \/ Biedermeier era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe antique parure box shows expected age-related wear to the red morocco leather exterior and interior silk, commensurate with early 19th-century pieces, but remains structurally sound and visually stunning. You will see from the pictures the hooks to secure the box closed are missing. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe neck stand is for display purposes and is not part of the set.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eIf you require any further information about this set. Please do not hesisate to contact us. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mother's Silverware ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57983088591192,"sku":"006","price":8900.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/9202\/7224\/files\/20260812_143325.jpg?v=1786892187"},{"product_id":"berlin-iron-signet-ring-c-1813-1820-mid-to-late-19th-century-830-silver-counterpart","title":"Berlin Iron Signet Ring c. 1813–1820  \u0026 Mid-to-Late 19th Century 830 Silver Counterpart","description":"\u003cp\u003eA museum-worthy pair of antique rings, featuring a highly rare original early 19th-century Berlin iron (Fer de Berlin) signet ring, accompanied by its exact 830 silver counterpart from the mid-to-late 19th century. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding a single, intact Berlin iron ring is incredibly rare, as their brittle nature means very few survived the last two centuries. Finding one paired with a later silver twin offers a physical, tangible representation of the famous 'Gold gab ich für Eisen' (I gave gold for iron) patriotic movement and the enduring legacy of the crest it bears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Historical Context \u0026amp; Origin\u003cbr\u003eDuring the Napoleonic Wars (circa 1813), the Prussian Royal Family urged citizens to donate their precious metals to help fund the military defense against France. In exchange for their gold and silver, patriots were given iron jewelry replicas as a symbol of their loyalty and sacrifice.\u003cbr\u003eThis set perfectly illustrates the lifespan of that exchange. The cast iron ring is the early original, worn proudly to display a patriotic contribution during the war effort. The silver counterpart, cast in an 830 purity typical of Northern Germany, dates to the mid-to-late 19th century. This later casting was likely commissioned as a commemorative duplicate, a precious metal replacement by a descendant, or a formal realization of the iron guild crest once the economic hardships of the war had passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003cbr\u003eBoth rings display astonishing precision, demonstrating the immense skill required to capture the exact same intricate details in both soft silver and brittle iron.\u003cbr\u003eThe Signet Bezel: Both feature an octagonal face depicting a highly detailed crest—an arm or gauntlet wielding a tool over a block, topped with a distinctive insignia. This intriguing motif strongly suggests a blacksmith or ironworker guild, though the implements also bear a striking resemblance to agricultural tools, pointing toward a farming guild, agrarian estate, or specific fraternal order.\u003cbr\u003eThe Shoulders: The bands are beautifully decorated with deep, relief-worked floral and foliate motifs that wrap down the sides of the shank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements \u0026amp; Specifications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Berlin Iron Ring:\u003cbr\u003eEra: c. 1813–1820\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 10 grams\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: UK V-W \/ US 11 (European size 65)\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Cast iron with traditional blackened finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 830 Silver Ring:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Mid to late 19th Century\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 15 grams\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: UK Z+2 \/ US 13.5 (European size 71\/72)\u003cbr\u003ePurity: 830 Silver (Typical Northern German origin)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition Report\u003cbr\u003eBoth pieces survive in remarkable antique condition. The mid-to-late 19th-century 830 silver ring possesses a beautiful, unpolished antique patina that accentuates the deep relief carving of the guild tools and floral shoulders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe early 19th-century Berlin iron ring is completely intact—which is exceptionally rare for cast iron rings of this era—and retains a beautiful blackened finish with crisp, highly legible details on the signet face.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any further questions abou the set. Please do not hesitate to contact us. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mother's Silverware ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57987135013208,"sku":"005","price":3800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/9202\/7224\/files\/20260818_101252.jpg?v=1787041214"},{"product_id":"pair-of-berlin-iron-neo-gothic-crucifixes-c-1865-from-the-royal-prussian-saynerhutte","title":"Pair Of Berlin Iron Neo Gothic Crucifixes C.1865 From The Royal Prussian SaynerHütte","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eAn extraordinary, museum-documented pair of 19th-century Royal Prussian ornamental cast iron crucifixes (Eisenkunstguss), manufactured by the renowned Sayner Hütte.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eOffered as a magnificent comparative study, this set presents the exact same architectural casting in its two distinct historical finishes: the classic blackened Prussian iron and the extremely rare, commissioned solid continental silver mounts. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eHistorical Background \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn 1865, industrialist Alfred Krupp acquired the Sayner Hütte foundry. Shortly following the acquisition, a definitive photographic pattern book was created to document the foundry’s master models (Musterbuch Nr. 3), which is preserved today in the Historisches Archiv Krupp in Essen.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis specific Gothic crucifix model is officially recorded in that historic catalog. Furthermore, archival records and direct correspondence with the Rheinisches Eisenkunstguss-Museum—which is today appropriately housed directly at the historic Sayner Hütte foundry site where these pieces were born—confirm that the Sayner Hütte actively commissioned regional goldsmiths and jewelers for high-end, luxury commissions. Ornamental cast iron production at Sayner Hütte permanently ceased with the foundry's closure in 1926, making surviving examples of this caliber irreplaceable historical artifacts.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Architecture\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eGothic Tracery \u0026amp; Base: Each crucifix rises from an imposing eight-sided (octagonal) architectural base intricately detailed with openwork Gothic tracery windows (Maßwerkfenstern).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Shaft \u0026amp; Cross: The cross features flared, stylized Gothic trefoil terminals with ribbed molding running along the upright shaft.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Corpus Christi: Depicts Christ looking to the right (nach rechts blickend) with an intricately draped perizoma (loincloth).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Finishes:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Standard Variant: Finished in deep, traditional blackened cast iron.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Luxury Variant: Features a factory-commissioned, solid continental silver Corpus Christi, INRI titulus plaque, and a memento mori skull and crossbones at the foot of the cross, providing a striking high-contrast aesthetic against the blackened frame.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eFoundry Mark: Underside bears the authentic Royal Prussian Sayner Hütte foundry mark—the initials \"S.H.\" within an oval cartouche.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eMeasurements \u0026amp; Specifications (Per Crucifix) \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: Approx. 51.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase Diameter: Approx. 14 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.5 kg each (Total pair weight exactly 5.0 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sayner Hütte, Bendorf-Sayn, Rhineland, Prussia (Germany)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: Post-1865 (Alfred Krupp era \/ 19th Century)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eDocumentation: Musterbuch Nr. 3 der Sayner Hütte (Historisches Archiv Krupp, Essen); a comparative example of the blackened variant is held in the collection of the Rheinisches Eisenkunstguss-Museum (now located on-site at the Sayner Hütte). You can view the museum's officially documented piece in their online collection here:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rlp.museum-digital.de\/object\/23413\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/rlp.museum-digital.de\/\u003cwbr\u003eobject\/23413\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eBoth crucifixes survive in exceptional, museum-grade antique condition. The cast iron structures are completely intact, free of cracks, breaks, or structural repairs. The blackened finish retains a rich, even surface across both pieces. The solid continental silver corpus displays a superb, authentic age patina highlighting the muscular detail of the sculpture. The Mementi Mori skull and crossbones is slightly loose but structurally sound. \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mother's Silverware ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57992323924312,"sku":"004","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/9202\/7224\/files\/20260603_203503_1.jpg?v=1786992818"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/9202\/7224\/collections\/20260603_201308.jpg?v=1785164080","url":"https:\/\/motherssilverware.com\/collections\/asset-pack-85766078466-example-products.oembed","provider":"Mother's Silverware ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}