{"product_id":"berlin-iron-wirework-chain","title":"Berlin Iron Wirework Chain","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn unusual Berlin Iron wirework guard chain necklace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBerlin Iron is a kind of black lacquer over cast iron that originated in Prussia in the 1790s. 1810 saw the death of Queen Louise of Prussia at the age of 34, she was a young and beautiful and much loved queen known for taking a stand against Napoleon (who was on the rampage around Europe), and Berlin Iron becomes commemorative of her. It became hugely popular in Prussia as an expression of Prussian patriotism, and this popularity was capitalised upon by the Prussian Treasury's\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eI Gave Gold For Iron\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecampaign, used in 1813 to encourage women to donate their gold to fund the war effort. Gold jewellery was exchanged for Berlin Iron jewellery, and wearing the latter became the ultimate display of patriotism. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly Berlin Iron pieces were big and chunky, following the contemporary trends of neoclassicism, but by the 1810s fashions began to change and they took on a more delicate, naturalistic flavour incorporating flowers and foliate motifs. By the 1820s, however, the medium really came into its own by incorporating elements from the gothic revival that mimicked gothic architecture and its symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Georgian, circa 1815\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 45 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarks: None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Great antique condition; light wear consistent with age\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lost Heirloom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52540017180984,"sku":null,"price":1350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7387\/2952\/files\/Website-7769.jpg?v=1781986852","url":"https:\/\/lostowl.com\/products\/berlin-iron-wirework-chain","provider":"Lost Owl Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}