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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

The pieces were often inscribed with the phrases “Gold gab ich für Eisen” (I gave gold for iron) or “Für das Wohl des Vaterlands” (for the welfare of our homeland), and a style of je...

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Antique 19th Century German Georgian Chain Necklaces

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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

Der 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 1919 Gold and Iron Outer diameter 20 mm., width of band 7 mm.

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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 Empire, circa 1919 Gold and Iron Outer diameter 21 mm., width of band 8 mm.

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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 a Cross and Inscription “Gold gab ich für Eisen” Austro-Hungarian Empire or Germany, circa 1914 Gold and Iron Outer diameter 21 mm., wid...

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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

To fund the War of Liberation against Napolean, citizens were asked to donate their precious gold in exchange for iron jewelry, which was sometimes inscribed with a portrait of Frede...

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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

To fund the War of Liberation against Napolean, citizens were asked to donate their precious gold in exchange for iron jewelry, which was sometimes inscribed with a portrait of Frede...

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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

To fund the War of Liberation against Napolean, citizens were asked to donate their precious gold in exchange for iron jewelry. The Berlin iron jewelry was sometimes inscribed with a...

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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 Austro Hungarian War whereupon German citizens were asked to donate their gold jewelry ...

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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

A similar Berlin Iron plaque is depicted and described in the catalogue to the exhibition Gold gab ich für Eisen in the Kunstgewerbe Museum Berlin in 1983.

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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

During the Napoleon wars wealthy German ladies gave their precious jewelry for the war effort and wore iron jewelry with the inscription "Gold gab ich fur Eisen" (I gave gold for ir...

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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Antique Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Berlin Iron, Steel

Fascinating, Rare, Berlin Iron Ring Stating I Gave Gold for Iron
Fascinating, Rare, Berlin Iron Ring Stating I Gave Gold for Iron

Fascinating, Rare, Berlin Iron Ring Stating I Gave Gold for Iron

Located in Stamford, CT

That was the origin of the patriotic movement to give gold for iron as is written on the wonderful and rare band you now see: "Gold gab ich fur eisen" .

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German Band Rings

Antique Berlin Iron Ring
Antique Berlin Iron Ring

Antique Berlin Iron Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

During the Napoleonic war German women gave their precious jewelry for the war effort and it was replaced with Berlin iron jewelry some with the inscription "Ich gab gelt für eisen",...

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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

The wealthy were asked to donate their gold jewelry , and in return they received iron jewelry inscribed with "Gold gab ich für Eisen" (I gave gold for iron).

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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

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

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Antique 1830s British Gothic Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

Berlin Iron

Rare Georgian Berlin Iron Earrings
Rare Georgian Berlin Iron Earrings

Rare Georgian Berlin Iron Earrings

Located in Narberth, PA

To fund the War of Liberation against Napolean, citizens were asked to donate their precious gold in exchange for iron jewelry, which was sometimes inscribed with a portrait of Fred...

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Antique 1810s German Georgian Dangle 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

To fund the War of Liberation against Napolean, citizens were asked to donate their precious gold in exchange for iron jewelry, which was sometimes inscribed with a portrait of Frede...

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Antique 1820s 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

To fund the War of Liberation against Napolean, citizens were asked to donate their precious gold in exchange for iron jewelry, which was sometimes inscribed with a portrait of Frede...

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Antique 1810s German Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Berlin Iron, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr

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$87,438Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.17 in L 5.12 in

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Located in London, GB

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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.