Created on 2024-11-20

This image appears to be a scanned page from a vintage book or catalogue, showing a collection of illustrations related to metalworking or silversmithing, as suggested by the French phrase "Orfèvre Grossier, Petit Œuvre" printed at the bottom, which roughly translates to "Coarse Goldsmith, Small Works". The page is labeled "PL.XVII" at the top right, indicating it is Plate 17 from a series. The illustrations are divided into two sections on the page: On the top, there are two framed illustrations marked as Fig. 1 and Fig. 2. They show what appears to be interior cross-sections of some sort of furnace or kiln used in metalworking. Fig. 1 shows a small chamber with a grate and a place to put the material, while Fig. 2 seems to detail the airflow or venting mechanism of the same apparatus. On the bottom, there are multiple smaller illustrations (Fig. 3 to Fig. 19) depicting various tools and objects, possibly related to the crafting or shaping of metal items. These illustrations include various shapes and sizes of what could be molds, cups, instruments (such as pincers, tongs, and crucibles), and elements of a device, possibly used in the manufacturing process. The detailed line engravings are monochromatic and exhibit the technical precision typical of historical technical manuals and catalogs that served as references for craftspeople and artisans.

Created on 2024-11-20

This image appears to be a plate from a book or manual depicting various tools and objects related to the work of a silversmith or goldsmith, referred to as an "Orfèvre Grossier" or "petite Fourneau". The plate contains detailed illustrations and diagrams of different tools and implements used in metalworking, such as tongs, pliers, hammers, cups, and other specialized equipment. The objects are shown from different angles and perspectives to provide a comprehensive visual guide to the tools and techniques used in this craft.