Banskobystrický štvorlístok zlatníkov 19. storočia. Život a dielo Juraja Sodomku, Karola Miškovského, Alojza Herritza a Františka Franciscyho

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Stredoslovenské múzeum, Banská Bystrica

Foursome goldsmiths of Banská Bystrica in the 19th century. Life and work of George Sodomka, Charles Miškovský, Louis Herritz and Francis Franciscy

Abstract: George Sodomka, Charles Miškovský, Louis Herritz and Francis Franciscy – foursome talented goldsmiths working in goldsmith’s guild during the 19th century in Banská Bystrica – are undoubtedly a proof of the viability and highly valued production of goldsmith’s products even in the so-called „declining“ century for goldsmith’s craft and craft in general. All four of them actively educated a new generation of goldsmiths and were leading figures in the goldsmith’s guild of Banská Bystrica.

Keywords: Banská Bystrica, goldsmithy, master craftsman, master, George Sodomka, Charles Miškovský, Louis Herritz, Francis Franciscy.