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Gold Gab Ich Fur Eisen

Berlin Iron Long Chain, circa 1810
Berlin Iron Long Chain, circa 1810

Berlin Iron Long Chain, circa 1810

Located in New York, NY

phrases “Gold gab ich für Eisen” (I gave gold for iron) or “Für das Wohl des Vaterlands” (for the welfare

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Antique 19th Century German Georgian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Berlin Iron

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Antique Jewellery Berlin Berlin Um 1820 – Berliner Eisen Schmuckset
Antique Jewellery Berlin Berlin Um 1820 – Berliner Eisen Schmuckset

Antique Jewellery Berlin Berlin Um 1820 – Berliner Eisen Schmuckset

Located in Berlin, DE

Slogan "Gold gab ich für Eisen" ist auf die Finanzierung des Krieges gegen Napoleon zurückzuführen

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Antique 1820s German Georgian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Gold, Berlin Iron

Inscribed Patriotic Ring from the First World War
Inscribed Patriotic Ring from the First World War

Inscribed Patriotic Ring from the First World War

Located in Chicago, IL

First World War (or Patriotic) Iron Ring “Gold gab ich für Eisen” Austro-Hungarian Empire, circa

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Vintage 1910s German Band Rings

Materials

Mixed Metal, Gold

Inscribed Patriotic Ring from the First World War
Inscribed Patriotic Ring from the First World War

Inscribed Patriotic Ring from the First World War

Located in Chicago, IL

First World War (or Patriotic) Iron Ring with Inscription “Gold gab ich für Eisen” Austro-Hungarian

Category

Vintage 1910s German Band Rings

Materials

Mixed Metal, Gold

Inscribed Patriotic Ring from the First World War
Inscribed Patriotic Ring from the First World War

Inscribed Patriotic Ring from the First World War

Located in Chicago, IL

First World War (or Patriotic) Iron Ring with a Cross and Inscription “Gold gab ich für Eisen

Category

Vintage 1910s German Band Rings

Materials

Mixed Metal, Gold

Exceptional Georgian Berlin Iron Link Necklace
Exceptional Georgian Berlin Iron Link Necklace

Exceptional Georgian Berlin Iron Link Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

inscribed with a portrait of Frederick William III of Prussia or the words "Gold gab ich für Eisen" (meaning

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Antique 1810s German Georgian Link Necklaces

Materials

Berlin Iron

Georgian Berlin Iron Hand Wrought Chain Necklace 38"
Georgian Berlin Iron Hand Wrought Chain Necklace 38"

Georgian Berlin Iron Hand Wrought Chain Necklace 38"

Located in Narberth, PA

inscribed with a portrait of Frederick William III of Prussia or the words "Gold gab ich für Eisen" (meaning

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Antique 1750s Georgian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Georgian Berlin Iron and Mirrored Cut Steel Necklace and Earring Set
Georgian Berlin Iron and Mirrored Cut Steel Necklace and Earring Set

Georgian Berlin Iron and Mirrored Cut Steel Necklace and Earring Set

Located in Narberth, PA

of Prussia, or with the words "Gold gab ich für Eisen" (meaning "I gave gold for iron") or "Für das

Category

Antique Early 1800s German Georgian Link Necklaces

Materials

Berlin Iron, Cut Steel

1914 Iron and Gold Historic WWI Patriotic Ring "Gold Gab Ich Fur Eisen"
1914 Iron and Gold Historic WWI Patriotic Ring "Gold Gab Ich Fur Eisen"

1914 Iron and Gold Historic WWI Patriotic Ring "Gold Gab Ich Fur Eisen"

Located in Baltimore, MD

"I gave gold for iron", and other iron jewelry was part of a patriotic effort to fund the 1914

Category

Vintage 1910s German Neoclassical Band Rings

Materials

Gold, Berlin Iron

Antique Stickpin Frederick II. The Great of Prussia Berlin Iron 14 Karat Gold
Antique Stickpin Frederick II. The Great of Prussia Berlin Iron 14 Karat Gold

Antique Stickpin Frederick II. The Great of Prussia Berlin Iron 14 Karat Gold

Located in Munich, Bavaria

plaque is depicted and described in the catalogue to the exhibition Gold gab ich für Eisen in the

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Antique 1810s German More Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Berlin Iron

Antique Berlin Iron Drop Earrings
Antique Berlin Iron Drop Earrings

Antique Berlin Iron Drop Earrings

Located in Baltimore, MD

with the inscription "Gold gab ich fur Eisen" (I gave gold for iron). These earrings measure 2 1/2

Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Georgian Drop Earrings

Materials

Berlin Iron

Antique Berlin Iron Bracelet
Antique Berlin Iron Bracelet

Antique Berlin Iron Bracelet

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W 2.5 in L 7.5 in

Antique Berlin Iron Bracelet

Located in Baltimore, MD

return. Some of the iron pieces had the phrase "Gold gab ich fur eisen" on them. It means "I gave gold

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Antique Early 19th Century German Georgian Cuff Bracelets

Antique Berlin Iron Chain
Antique Berlin Iron Chain

Antique Berlin Iron Chain

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W 0.25 in L 87 in

Antique Berlin Iron Chain

Located in Baltimore, MD

jewelry. Some of the pieces were inscribed "Gold gab ich fur Eisen"meaning "I gave gold for iron". Today

Category

Antique 1810s German Chain Necklaces

Materials

Berlin Iron

Pair of Antique Berlin Iron Bracelets
Pair of Antique Berlin Iron Bracelets

Pair of Antique Berlin Iron Bracelets

Located in Baltimore, MD

pieces were inscribed "Gold gab ich fur Eisen" meaning "I gave gold for iron". Today these pieces are

Category

Antique 1810s German Neoclassical Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Berlin Iron

Antique Berlin Iron Chain with Cross
Antique Berlin Iron Chain with Cross

Antique Berlin Iron Chain with Cross

Located in Baltimore, MD

inscribed, "Gold gab ich fur Eisen"; meaning "I gave gold for iron". Today these pieces are as desirable as

Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Berlin Iron, Steel

Antique Berlin Iron Ring
Antique Berlin Iron Ring

Antique Berlin Iron Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

with Berlin iron jewelry some with the inscription "Ich gab gelt für eisen", I gave gold for iron. The

Category

Antique 1810s German Gothic Revival Signet Rings

Materials

Berlin Iron

Georgian Ornate Berlin Iron Bracelet
Georgian Ornate Berlin Iron Bracelet

Georgian Ornate Berlin Iron Bracelet

Located in Houston, TX

they received iron jewelry inscribed with "Gold gab ich für Eisen" (I gave gold for iron). The earliest

Category

Antique 1820s German Georgian Link Bracelets

Materials

Berlin Iron

Berlin Iron Gothic Revival Earrings, circa 1830
Berlin Iron Gothic Revival Earrings, circa 1830

Berlin Iron Gothic Revival Earrings, circa 1830

Located in Baltimore, MD

the larger pieces even bore the inscription "Gold gab Ich fur eisen"- "Gold I gave for iron". After

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Antique 1830s British Gothic Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

Berlin Iron

Georgian Rare Berlin Iron Open Vessel Earrings
Georgian Rare Berlin Iron Open Vessel Earrings

Georgian Rare Berlin Iron Open Vessel Earrings

Located in Narberth, PA

William III of Prussia or the words "Gold gab ich für Eisen" (meaning "I gave gold for iron") or "Für das

Category

Antique 1820s German Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Berlin Iron

Rare Georgian Berlin Iron Earrings
Rare Georgian Berlin Iron Earrings

Rare Georgian Berlin Iron Earrings

Located in Narberth, PA

inscribed with a portrait of Frederick William III of Prussia or the words "Gold gab ich für Eisen" (meaning

Category

Antique 1810s German Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Berlin Iron

Georgian Rare Berlin Iron Silesian Wirework Earrings
Georgian Rare Berlin Iron Silesian Wirework Earrings

Georgian Rare Berlin Iron Silesian Wirework Earrings

Located in Narberth, PA

inscribed with a portrait of Frederick William III of Prussia or the words "Gold gab ich für Eisen" (meaning

Category

Antique 1810s German Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Berlin Iron, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Gold Gab Ich Fur Eisen For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the gold gab ich fur eisen you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of berlin iron, gold and mixed metal, this item was constructed with great care. If you’re looking for a gold gab ich fur eisen from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Most of our gold gab ich fur eisen for sale are for men, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much is a Gold Gab Ich Fur Eisen?

The price for a gold gab ich fur eisen starts at $2,900 and tops out at $12,600 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,863.