Created on 2024-11-19

This is an image of a print depicting a historical perspective of metallurgy or metalworking associated with coin minting, specifically "Monnoyage," which refers to coin making or minting. The top half of the image shows an interior setting, presumed to be a part of a mint where coins were manufactured. In the interior, you can observe various tools and objects related to the casting and preparation of metal that would be turned into coins. There is a furnace or oven with what appears to be a casting mold where the metal would be poured, and you can see buckets, a trough for water or quenching, as well as an anvil. The bottom half of the image details a set of tools, labeled from Fig. 1 to Fig. 9, including tongs of varying designs (for handling hot metals), a ladle (for transferring molten metal), a hammer, and other specialized instruments likely used in the minting process. Finally, the bottom section of the image has the description "Monnoyage, Recuëil de l'or et les Outils." This indicates that the tools shown may be specifically related to the gathering of gold and tools used in the process. "Bernard Direxit" could refer to the engraver or the person who directed the creation of the illustration.

Created on 2024-11-19

The image appears to be an illustration showing various tools and objects related to mining or excavation. The main section of the image depicts a workshop or underground space with tools such as hammers, pickaxes, shovels, and other implements displayed. Below the main illustration, there are smaller detailed drawings of specific tools and objects, including a large basin or container. The overall impression is of an informative illustration documenting the tools and equipment used in some kind of mining or excavation work, likely from a historical or technical publication.

Created on 2024-12-01

The image is a vintage illustration of a monnayage, which is a mint or a place where coins are made. The illustration is divided into two sections: the top section shows the interior of the monnayage, and the bottom section displays various tools used in the process. * **Top Section:** * The top section of the illustration depicts the interior of the monnayage, with a large room filled with various machines and equipment. * In the center of the room, there is a large machine with a series of rollers and dies, which are used to stamp coins. * To the left of the machine, there is a large furnace, which is used to melt down metal to create the blanks for the coins. * On the right side of the room, there is a large table with various tools and equipment, including hammers, anvils, and dies. * The walls of the room are lined with shelves, which are used to store the finished coins. * **Bottom Section:** * The bottom section of the illustration displays various tools used in the monnayage process. * There are several hammers, each with a different size and shape, which are used to shape and strike the coins. * There are also several anvils, which are used to hold the coins in place while they are being shaped and struck. * In addition, there are several dies, which are used to stamp the coins with the desired design and inscription. * The tools are arranged in a neat and organized manner, with each tool labeled with a letter and number. Overall, the illustration provides a detailed view of the monnayage process, from the melting of metal to the striking of coins. It showcases the various tools and equipment used in the process, as well as the different stages involved in creating coins.