BOOK ON EUROPEAN MAKERS MARKS

Jim McDougall · 30th January 2016, 04:42 AM

I have just listed one of the most comprehensive books on European makers markings yet! Published in Sweden by the President of the Swedish Arms & Armour Society, this book is outstanding as it includes most of the marks from the other compendiums but with updated detail.
Many of the other references are hard to find these days, and this one is much more organized and outstanding illustrations of the marks.

As per forum policy, more on obtaining the book as well as two other titles on Swedish edged weapons and furbishers in history there are noted as well.

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 31st May 2017, 07:29 AM

Salaams Jim, I see the book is outlined below;

Staffan Kinman
Kinman, 2015 - Armorers' marks - 163 pages

1079 marks of European edged weapon makers (bladesmiths, furbishers, hiltmakers, brass moulders a.s.o.) are shown in the book, in the first part in alphabetical order of the makers. In the second part, the marks are assorted in groups out of the motifs to make the examination easier. Marks with shields with letters and initials are presented in alphabetical order. The author is president of the Swedish Arms and Armour Society since 2001 and also a research leader of the Society. His books 'Edged weapons in Sweden' was published in 2014.

see https://www.google.com/search?q=Staf...a1lXNfpSNyWxM:

Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

mariusgmioc · 31st May 2017, 03:29 PM

Thank you for the info!

Just ordered the book!

Will M · 1st June 2017, 02:42 PM

Thank-you for posting the book information. It was easy to order.

Philip · 2nd June 2017, 05:52 PM

Thanks for plugging it, Jim and Ibrahim. I've just ordered mine!

30th January 2016, 04:42 AM	#1
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 9,738	BOOK ON EUROPEAN MAKERS MARKS I have just listed one of the most comprehensive books on European makers markings yet! Published in Sweden by the President of the Swedish Arms & Armour Society, this book is outstanding as it includes most of the marks from the other compendiums but with updated detail. Many of the other references are hard to find these days, and this one is much more organized and outstanding illustrations of the marks. As per forum policy, more on obtaining the book as well as two other titles on Swedish edged weapons and furbishers in history there are noted as well.

31st May 2017, 07:29 AM	#2
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	Salaams Jim, I see the book is outlined below; Staffan Kinman Kinman, 2015 - Armorers' marks - 163 pages 1079 marks of European edged weapon makers (bladesmiths, furbishers, hiltmakers, brass moulders a.s.o.) are shown in the book, in the first part in alphabetical order of the makers. In the second part, the marks are assorted in groups out of the motifs to make the examination easier. Marks with shields with letters and initials are presented in alphabetical order. The author is president of the Swedish Arms and Armour Society since 2001 and also a research leader of the Society. His books 'Edged weapons in Sweden' was published in 2014. see https://www.google.com/search?q=Staf...a1lXNfpSNyWxM: Regards, Ibrahiim al Balooshi. Attached Images

31st May 2017, 03:29 PM	#3
mariusgmioc Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austria Posts: 1,870	Thank you for the info! Just ordered the book!

1st June 2017, 02:42 PM	#4
Will M Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: In the wee woods north of Napanee Ontario Posts: 390	Thank-you for posting the book information. It was easy to order.

2nd June 2017, 05:52 PM	#5
Philip Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: California Posts: 1,036	Thanks for plugging it, Jim and Ibrahim. I've just ordered mine!