Placed under the burning logs, andirons, or firedogs, allow the air to circulate under the wood and to fan the flames. An andiron consists of an iron bar on which the logs are placed, and a decorative head. In French, they are called “chenets”, a noun coming from the word “dog”, that refers to the […]
Category: Technics
Gilt Bronze
Crafting an object out of gilt bronze demands the participation of several workers and different trades. The molten metal is cast into a mold based on a mock-up made of terracotta or wood, and once the metal has cooled down, the bronze is chiseled. The gilder-chiseler then does the gilding. Different methods can be used […]