The craftsman creates or restores marble, stone or wood fireplaces. He shapes the materials and decorative elements and assembles the different pieces, ensuring the conformity of the hearth, drains, shutters and evacuation ducts.
The latter are required to work with decorator architects and parquet floorers. The market for the restoration of fireplaces, particularly historic monuments, constitutes an increasingly important outlet.
There is no specific training for the profession of silversmith. However, a transfer of knowledge could be possible.