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

[fernando]

Old 27th May 2012, 07:12 PM #235

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fernando
Lead Moderator European Armoury

Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Portugal

Thanks for your input Jim.
You are right in that the mark in the forte is somehow incomplete. However rather than worn by use, it was in fact a job negleted by its author; actualy the (same) mark on the other side is in a much worse condition.
The guy that apllied these marks wasn't minimally worried with their visibility. This is (also) why i think this not a maker's mark but the "punzon" of an inspector; while a displicent inspector or/and a much worn tool. But obviously this is my speculation; not the slightest evidence.
The undulating line is not that rare. I have already seen it (at least) in sword loose blade i saw once for sale, which was actualy acquired by a guy i know.
I just don't know if such one also had that V like simbol in its end. I have gone through my books looking for it, as i am sure i saw this symbol times before.
Maybe on of these days ...
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