Historical monuments and old residences often require authentic and ornamental locksmithing for their restoration or replication. From the robust ironwork of the Medieval era, through the elegant scrollwork and foliage of the 18th century’s golden age of locksmithing, to the intricate orb patterns and stamped Renaissance designs, blacksmiths and locksmiths have always infused their work with the ornamental styles of their time.

We offer in our Collection , a diverse range of models, including replicas based on surveys from the Historic Monuments Research Center and various collections, to preserve this heritage and reflect the past's spirit. Additionally, much of our work is custom-made from existing parts, plans, drawings, or photos.

Our expertise in period locksmithing and traditional techniques is highly valued by restoration professionals and both public and private owners, showcasing our commitment to preserving historical craftsmanship.

Heritage and Ironwork

Collection

Our story

We are a family-owned business founded in the year 2000 under the name Nhat Tan, and we have processed orders for Les Forges de Signa for over 20 years, with our collaborator Bertrand Mace de Gastines also being a co-founder of Les Forges de Signa.

We have spent these two decades working with and supplying many renowned historic monuments through Les Forges de Signa, including palaces, castles, cathedrals, churches, and manor houses from various eras. Our projects span both the public and private sectors throughout France.

Having changed our name to Minh Tan following Bertrand's passing and the retirement of Les Forges de Signa, the business is now continued by Bertrand's wife and founder Rose Mace de Gastines (Nguyen Thi Anh Hong), as well as her daughter Nguyen Nhat Vy and their son Edouard Mace de Gastines.

Some references of Historical Monuments that we have collaborated with Les Forges de Signa

Château de VERSAILLES (78), 17th-18th century

Château de CHAMBORD (41), 16th-18th century

Château de GONTAUD NOGARET (47), 16th century

Palais du LUXEMBOURG (75), 17th-19th century

Château de FLEURAC (16), 18th century

Hôtel d ’ ASSEZAT (31), 16th century

Château de La FAYE (16), 16th-18th century

Château La LOUBIERE (33), 16th-19th century

Château de CHABANS (24), 13th-16th century

Château de CARROUGES (61), 16th-19th century

BOISORCANT Manor (35), 15th century

Fort du PETIT BE (35), 15th century

Château de la PALUELLE (50), 17th-18th century

Château du CHATELLIER (35), 17th-18th century

Hôtel DIEU de BOURGES (18), 16th-18th century

Hôtel d ‘ ARLATAN LAURIS (13), 17th-18th century

Church of Vieux SAINT JEAN (66), 11th-12th-13th century

Château de GARDERES (65), 18th century

House of PARDAILHAN (31), 16th century

Château de MASSUGUIES (81), 16th century

Château vieux de VERTRIEUX (38), 13th-15th century

Château de BONAGUIL (47), 13th-18th century

Château de DAMPIERRE sur Boutonne (17), 11th-16th century

Church of ARS in Re (17), 15th century

SAUVE Majeure Abbey (33), 13th-16th century

Château de POYANNE (40), 18th century

Château de NERAC (47), 14th-16th century

Castle-abbey of CASSAN (34), 12th-18th century

Château de SAISSAC (11), 10th-16th century

Château de La HAYE (53), 18th century

Commandery of the Templars of PEZENAS (34), 13th-16th century

Château de DIO et VALQUIERES (34), 12th-17th century

Hôtel de PEYRAT (Pezenas, 34), 17th-18th century
House of the Commanders of the Knights of St Jean, Pezenas (34), 17th-18th century

Château de MONTMEILLEUR (38), 10th-15th century

LAGRASSE Abbey (11), 8th-11th century

Château de VIBRAC (30), 16th century

House of TROIS NOURRICES (11), 16th century

Château Comtal de CARCASSONNE (11), 12th-13th century

PRADES Manor (47), 16th-17th century

Palace of the Archbishops, Narbonne (11), 13th-17th century

Château de FONTAINEBLEAU (77), 16th-18th century

Sainte Marie Cathedral, AUCH (32), 15th-17th century

Grand Theater of Bordeaux (33), 18th century

The “HERMIONE” reconstruction of the Frigate of Liberty, Rochefort, 18th century

Fort LAGARDE (66), 17th-18th century

Château de SERVIGNY (14), 16th-18th century

Abbey of CLAIRVAUX (10), 12th-18th century

Hôtel de CAUMONT (13), 18th century

HOUDAN Dungeon (78), 12th century

And others…

Website Update

First update September 11, 2024: The site is available in French and English. The first part of the Collection (only in French) includes Door Knockers, Gate Viewer, Slide Bolt Latch, Window Spring Loaded Swing Latches, Door Vertical Bolts, Forged Straight Hinges, Mustache Hinges, Door Flail Lift Latches, a few Divers models, first part of Vertical Bar Latches.

Next update: The Collection in English, as well as the second part of the Collection (in French), which includes Pendant Knockers, Chest Locks, Fiches et Charnières, Ornamental Plates, Draw Knobs, Door Flail Lift Latch Handles, Door Thumb Latches, Iron and Light, second part of Vertical Bar Latches.