The collection of smith and locksmith crafts compiles tools
and expedients used in traditional manual iron processing
and also products created by this technology during
centuries.
The smithery collection contains large groups of
universal as well as specialized instruments used in all
working activities. Smith's tools and expedients had been
the same for centuries and, consequently, the collection
well documents historical development. Some of its dated
items come from the 17th century. The collection also
includes a group of artistically worked-out grilles.
The
locksmith collection contains the products (about 700
pieces) represented by furniture and door trims,
particularly locks and keys covering the time span from
Gothic artifacts from the 15th century till now. Apart from
usual products, the collection also contains masterpieces
reflecting the unity of manual skill, creative design
thinking and stylistic influences.
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