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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...
In the 19th century, there were 15 goldsmiths‘ masters working in the guild of Banská Bystrica. Beside the greatest and most famous goldsmith Samuel Libay (1782 – 1866), there were also goldsmiths who had tried to save the glory and shine of this craft. Francis Rosenberger (1799 – 1882), a goldsmith master from Pest had belonged to them. He had trained numerous young goldsmiths with his son and goldsmith...
This article explores the issue of symbolic disposition of public space of Banská Bystrica in 1918–1922, describes the representations of the town created by the contemporary press, the attitudes of the local elites towards the constitutional changes, and finally the real and symbolic takeover by the army and the authorities.
Goldsmithery has belonged to important handicrafts in Slovakia. Goldsmiths have been making not only devotions, but also serviceable and decorative utensils of gold and silver. The archival documents of goldsmith guild in Banská Bystrica include 175 goldsmiths who were active from the 14th to the 19th century. One of the most prominent representatives of goldsmithery in the 19th century in Banská...
A letter of Stephen Bocskai written to the city of Banská Bystrica (Neosolium) from Szerencs is published and analyzed in this study, and the historical background is presented as well. The significance of this letter is shown by the fact, that it is the only known and yet unpublished letter of Bocskai addressed to Banská Bystrica. The copy of the document written in Latin can be found in the Österreichisches...
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