Mark Gilsdorf artist-blacksmith
Functional
One of the things which defined early humans was the fact that we began to adorn the tools we used every day with images, figures and patterns. At right is a selection of some of the "useful objects" I have created at the forge.
Hand-forged candle holder made out of 2.5" x 1/4" flat stock hand punched and drifted. Photo by Michael Kelch
Hand-forged candle based on designs by Bridge and Crossland. 1" x 1/4" flat stock. Photo by Michael Kelch
Hand-forged and fabricated fire tool set. Made out of 1" round and square stock. Photo by Michael Kelch
Hand-forged fire poker. Made out of 1" round. Photo by Michael Kelch
Hand-forged fire shovel. Made out of 1" round. Photo by Michael Kelch
Hand-forged fire broom. Made out of 1" round. Photo by Michael Kelch
Hand-forged and fabricated fire tool set. Made out of 1" round and square stock. Photo by Michael Kelch
Hand-forged and fabricated fire tool set. Made out of 1" round and square stock. Photo by Michael Kelch
Hand-forged and fabricated fire tool set. Made out of 1" round and square stock. Photo by Michael Kelch
Hand-forged and fabricated fire tool set. Made out of 1" round and square stock. Photo by Michael Kelch
Hand-forged wall-mounted fire tool set. Made out of 1" flat stock. Photo by Michael Kelch
Hand-forged candlestick. 1" x 3/8" flat stock, punched twisted and riveted together. Photo by Michael Kelch
Hand-forged candlestick. 1" x 3/8" flat stock, punched twisted and riveted together. Photo by Michael Kelch
Welded steel fireplace andirons with hand-forged flame element. Inspired by the minimalist designs of French designer Jean Royère. Photo by Adam Leigh-Manuell.
Welded steel fireplace andirons with hand-forged flame element. Inspired by the minimalist designs of French designer Jean Royère. Photo by Adam Leigh-Manuell.
Welded steel fireplace andirons with hand-forged flame element. Inspired by the minimalist designs of French designer Jean Royère. Photo by Adam Leigh-Manuell.
Welded steel fireplace andirons with hand-forged flame element. Inspired by the minimalist designs of French designer Jean Royère. Photo by Adam Leigh-Manuell.
Welded steel fireplace andirons with hand-forged flame element. Inspired by the minimalist designs of French designer Jean Royère. Photo by Adam Leigh-Manuell.
Fire Place Screen with hand-forged flames and riveted frame. Photo by Michael Kelch
Fire Place Screen with hand-forged flames and riveted frame. Photo by Michael Kelch
Fire Place Screen with hand-forged flames and riveted frame. Photo by Michael Kelch
Fire Place Screen with hand-forged flames and riveted frame. Photo by Michael Kelch
Fire Place Screen with hand-forged flames and riveted frame. Photo by Michael Kelch
Hand-forged fire tool set. Photo by Michael Kelch