
3 9 c m
40cm
actual image size: 32cm x 31cm
Description
Although steel is very hard, delicate shapes can be made without large industrial machines. Intricate pieces like this door knocker are made by heating the steel in a coke-fuelled forge and shaped using purpose-made tools. This knocker took a very experienced blacksmith several weeks to make as it contains a variety of shapes including acorns and empty cups which each required a different mould. Designed and made by Paul Allen, Rural Development Commision.
Image Details
Image Ref.
10304825
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