An Object,
by virtue of having existed for centuries,
becomes a testament to Civilisation.
1895
David Berti
A long history of iron, fire and expertise.
1995
Andrea Berti
Coltellerie Berti: handmade knives since 1895
We have always had the
impression that, for some mysterious reason, the most
delightful images in our ‘knife album’ are those that
capture the life of our family as it was many years ago,
showing not only who but also what was around them at the
time. Could it be because photographs, like wine, improve
with age? Is it true to say that only the passing of time is
capable of turning a simple photograph into a bona fide
historical document, a fragment of memory? Who knows? In any
event, here you will find a host of photographs from the
Berti family album. Most of them were taken by my aunt,
Maria Berti, who was a real character – a truly vivacious,
dynamic person with a plethora of interests. In Mugello,
many still recall her skills in divining tarot cards (!);
others remember that she was the first woman to own and
drive a car in Scarperia (!!). I very much hope you enjoy
browsing through the images. A special thanks to Aunt Maria. Andrea Berti
Tradizioni Associate SRLA - Via della Resistenza, 12 - 50038
Scarperia e San Piero
(Florence) Italy - Tel.: (+39) 055.8469903
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