The EARLY MAKERS TRADE MARKS thread... lost and partly restored.

fernando · 19th October 2017, 12:04 PM

Old 15th April 2011, 08:01 AM

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Note in 15th century Germany the armourer was often also the edge tool maker.... The following illustration of Niclas Schweitzer (Nicolas the Swiss) who died 18 June 1504.

He was an inmate in an almshouse for retired craftsmen in Nuremberg Germany; one of two that each took 12 brothers. The first set up my Konrad Mendel in 1388, the second by Matthew Landauer in 1511. From 1425 until 1806 each brother had his portrait entered into the house-book, often with a portrayal of his craft.

Note the axe and cleaver to the right of his shop window, the spade at the left and the spears in the centre..

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fernando · 19th October 2017, 12:05 PM

Old 15th April 2011, 04:07 PM

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fernando
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Originally Posted by Billman
... usually simple marks in the form of a punch the smith could make himself, e.g. cross, star, heart.. Marks were also used on tools such as scythes as a form of quality control so that the individual workers who made that particular blade could be recognised ... (Quote)

Like in this Portuguese example?

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fernando · 19th October 2017, 12:11 PM

Old 15th April 2011, 10:19 PM

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Yes, although in this case it seems to be decorative rather than for identification (of course it could be both).... Now for the $64,000 question - tool or weapon?? To me it is a very nice early example of a hedging bill - this type is common throughout Europe - I have examples from Wales and France, but they are also found in Spain, Italy and Croatia...

Known in Portugal as a foice, in Spain as a roçadora, in France as a croissant (also a coujard) and in Croatia as a rankun - the shape of the blade varies from region to region, but the back hook to push loose branches back into the hedge is common to all types...

A few illustrations....

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fernando · 19th October 2017, 02:56 PM

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fernando · 19th October 2017, 02:57 PM

Old 19th November 2011, 04:06 PM #211

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Good addition Denis .
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fernando · 19th October 2017, 02:57 PM

Old 24th November 2011, 01:32 PM #201

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This is a mark punched in an Italian Bisarma (Roncone) said to be from the XVI century, in discussion here:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showt...9094#post129094
I wonder whether some of our members is familiar with this mark, apparently a stylized P.
Would be much obliged for any ideas !

.. Maybe someone with Armi Bianche Italiane by Boccia & Coelho ?

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fernando · 19th October 2017, 02:59 PM

Old 25th November 2011, 05:55 AM #213

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To add to the thread, I am attaching a photo of a GENOA mark on a blade, hilted with a Sinai/Negev bedouin hilt. Pictures of the entire sword are available here:
http://vikingsword.com/vb/showpost....42&postcount=16
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fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Old 15th April 2011, 10:19 PM Posted by: Billman Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Yes, although in this case it seems to be decorative rather than for identification (of course it could be both).... Now for the $64,000 question - tool or weapon?? To me it is a very nice early example of a hedging bill - this type is common throughout Europe - I have examples from Wales and France, but they are also found in Spain, Italy and Croatia... Known in Portugal as a foice, in Spain as a roçadora, in France as a croissant (also a coujard) and in Croatia as a rankun - the shape of the blade varies from region to region, but the back hook to push loose branches back into the hedge is common to all types... A few illustrations.... (missing attachments) . Last edited by fernando; 21st October 2017 at 06:21 PM.

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fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Old 19th November 2011, 04:06 PM #211 Posted by: fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Good addition Denis . . Last edited by fernando; 20th October 2017 at 08:19 PM.

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fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Mark in a polearm Old 24th November 2011, 01:32 PM #201 Psted by: fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal This is a mark punched in an Italian Bisarma (Roncone) said to be from the XVI century, in discussion here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showt...9094#post129094 I wonder whether some of our members is familiar with this mark, apparently a stylized P. Would be much obliged for any ideas ! .. Maybe someone with Armi Bianche Italiane by Boccia & Coelho ? . Attached Images Last edited by fernando; 20th October 2017 at 03:03 PM.

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fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Old 25th November 2011, 05:55 AM #213 Posted by: TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area To add to the thread, I am attaching a photo of a GENOA mark on a blade, hilted with a Sinai/Negev bedouin hilt. Pictures of the entire sword are available here: http://vikingsword.com/vb/showpost....42&postcount=16 . Last edited by fernando; 20th October 2017 at 03:05 PM.

19th October 2017, 12:04 PM	#1
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Old 15th April 2011, 08:01 AM Posted by: Billman Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Note in 15th century Germany the armourer was often also the edge tool maker.... The following illustration of Niclas Schweitzer (Nicolas the Swiss) who died 18 June 1504. He was an inmate in an almshouse for retired craftsmen in Nuremberg Germany; one of two that each took 12 brothers. The first set up my Konrad Mendel in 1388, the second by Matthew Landauer in 1511. From 1425 until 1806 each brother had his portrait entered into the house-book, often with a portrayal of his craft. Note the axe and cleaver to the right of his shop window, the spade at the left and the spears in the centre.. (missing attachments) . Last edited by fernando; 21st October 2017 at 06:20 PM.

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fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Old 15th April 2011, 04:07 PM Posted by: fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Originally Posted by Billman ... usually simple marks in the form of a punch the smith could make himself, e.g. cross, star, heart.. Marks were also used on tools such as scythes as a form of quality control so that the individual workers who made that particular blade could be recognised ... (Quote) Like in this Portuguese example? . Attached Images Last edited by fernando; 21st October 2017 at 07:10 PM.