Gyula Jungfer grew up in a family of blacksmiths, starting with his grandfather. He opened his own workshop in the Józsefváros district of Budapest in 1872, and a major exhibition in Paris in 1879 spread his reputation abroad. His wrought-iron grilles and wall brackets made a strong impression on the Parisian public and the industry. His company developed further, and had showrooms in London, Paris and New York. Among his regular customers were the Serbian royal couple and the Prince of Wales. Jungfer did the blacksmithing work for the Hungarian Parliament building, and Hauszmann wanted nobody else for the manufacture of the wrought iron gates, candelabra and other wrought iron work for the Palace of Buda Castle. Jungfer also executed Hauszmann’s plans for the Habsburg Gate and its ornate fence, and he was also responsible for the bronze ornament of St Stephen’s Hall.
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