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Matchlock · 1st June 2012, 04:25 PM

Hi Longfellow and Norman,

I have known these star-shaped or flower-like punches as simple decorative patterns for the standard blacksmith's workshop. E.g., many 18th and 19th c. axe heads and related everyday-use ironworks show them, for example door hinges.

Best,
Michael

1st June 2012, 04:25 PM	#9
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi Longfellow and Norman, I have known these star-shaped or flower-like punches as simple decorative patterns for the standard blacksmith's workshop. E.g., many 18th and 19th c. axe heads and related everyday-use ironworks show them, for example door hinges. Best, Michael Last edited by Matchlock; 1st June 2012 at 04:57 PM.