Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 5

Antique Bracelet Silesian Wire Iron Wire Mesch Polished Steel Eternity Knot

About the Item

This very rare and highly collectible bracelet is a so called Silesian Wire bracelet. It was hand crafted out of on length of iron wire in 1830 ca. The iron wire is intricately woven The principal ornament is a length of a Celtic eternity pattern. The center of the bracelet features an intricately woven eternity knot embellished with a central ornament made out of cut steal. The edges of the bracelet are decorated with twisted steel wire that is treaded through facetted steel beads. The bracelet has very few rusty spots that could be treated. The closing mechanism was probably a iron wire that connected the two circular elements made from polished steel and secured by a facetted steel rivet. Altough the name Silesian Wire suggest an East Prussian (today Poland)origin, the scholars are not unanimous in their opinion, there are voices that suggest that this kind of work might come from Belgium.
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    13.95 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.34 in (34 mm)Width: 7.21 in (183 mm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1830-1839
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1835
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Munich, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1490120315142

More From This Seller

View All
Antique 18 Karat Gold Link Bracelet Ruby Diamond Platinum French Eternity Knots
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant link bracelet has been beautifully crafted in France in the 1880's out of 18 kt gold and platinum. The links are designed as eternity knots,...
Category

Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Link Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Antique Empire Quizzing Glass Forged Iron Polished Cut Steel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Iron quizzing glass was crated towards the end of the eighteenth century in France. The large round split ring indicates that it was to be worn on a chain. Thirty two round stee...
Category

Antique 1790s French Empire Vanity Items

Materials

Cut Steel

Antique Celtic Eternity Knot Symbol Orient Pearls 15 Karat Gold Bracelet Locket
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This very unusual early Victorian jewel is of timeless elegance. The hinged bracelet with it's locket is decorated with the celtic symbol for eternity, the eternity knot...
Category

Antique 1840s British Early Victorian More Bracelets

Materials

Oriental Pearl, 15k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Evening Bag Silver Mesch Handbag on Silver Chain
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant silver handbag is made out of engraved silver and delicate silver mesch. The bulge of the bag is made out of silver and impressed, cut and engraved with flower, flower ...
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Vanity Items

Materials

Silver

Antique 14 Karat Gold Slide Bracelet Blue Enamel Emerald Ruby Opal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual bracelet features a wonderful navy blue enamelled slide designed as a bow.. The jewel is set with rubies and opals and decorated with acanthu...
Category

Antique 1840s Austrian Chain Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Enamel

Antique Double Snake Bracelet Silver Niello Silver Gilt Hair Eternal Friendship
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This rare and unusual bracelet is designed as two snake heads that hold a wheel. The knobs of the wheel have been covered with rose gold gilding. The center...
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Chain Bracelets

Materials

Silver, Niello

You May Also Like

Charriol Stainless Steel Malia Knot Five Row Bracelet
By Charriol
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Charriol Material: stainless steel Dimensions: bracelet measures 6.5-inches Weight: 18.64 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Alex Jona Sterling Silver Twisted Wire Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, rhodium plated sterling silver twisted wire bracelet. Marked Jona. Dimensions: Diameter 2.23...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Alex Jona Sterling Silver Twisted Wire Bangle Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, twisted wire rhodium plated sterling silver bangle bracelet. Marked Jona. Dimensions: Diameter 2.55 in x 0.15 in. D - Diameter 64...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Alex Jona Sterling Silver Twisted Wire Bangle Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, twisted wire rhodium plated sterling silver bangle bracelet. Marked Alex Jona. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their spec...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Wire Wrapped Amber Bracelet Styled After Kazuko Oshima
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
This Vintage Wire Wrapped Amber Bracelet is an exquisite piece inspired by the distinctive style of renowned jewelry designer Kazuko Oshima. Handcrafted ...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chain Bracelets

Materials

Amber

Alex Jona Sterling Silver Twisted Wire Link Chain Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, rhodium plated twisted wire sterling silver link chain bracelet. Marked Jona. Dimensions: 9.05 in. L x 0.51 in. W x 0.47 in. D 23 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Recently Viewed

View All