Ernst Melaun

Ernst Melaun (2 February 1856 - 26 August 1935) was an artist and master metal worker from Austria. He was known for designing and making decorative Ornamental iron pieces.

Early life Melaun was born 2 February 1856 in Friedek Silesia, Austria. He attended high school in Moravia. He then moved to Vienna Austria to attend a craft school where he had lessons in free hand drawing. He became a journeyman and traveled throughout Northern and Southern Germany learning about iron. Melaun was conscripted into the military for a five year period.