Concept:
Bronze casting involves:
• Handling molten metal
• Finishing cast surfaces
• Metal refining and polishing
Specialized metal-working tools are therefore required.
Step 1:
Tongs are essential for:
• Handling hot moulds
• Lifting molten metal containers
Thus, option A is correct.
Step 2:
Files are used for:
• Surface finishing
• Removing rough edges
• Smoothing cast metal
Thus, option C is correct.
Step 3:
Hammers are used during:
• Metal finishing
• Chasing work
• Surface corrections
Thus, option E is correct.
Step 4:
Flat Chisel (B)
Primarily associated with stone or wood carving.
Wire tool (D)
Mainly used in clay modelling.
Therefore, the correct set is:
\[
A, C, E
\]
Hence, the correct answer is:
\[
\boxed{\text{(1) A, C and E only}}
\]