Craft, Forgery, and the Courts:

Описание: Makers' marks on swords and armour are crucial for the researcher and collector. They can help date an object, place its production, and even attribute it to the hand of a specific swordsmith or armored. But they can tell a lot more about the complex relations between craftsmen, their relations to communal power, and how the cogs of the medieval legal system worked to ensure stability.

This video explores the legal battles fought by sword makers in 15th-century Milan over forged and imitated marks, specifically focusing on two recorded cases involving the famous MIssaglia family of armourers and bladesmiths.

Discover how these disputes offer a unique window into medieval trade practices, quality control, and the importance of maker's marks.

Sources for this video are:
Missaglia e controversie sui marchi di fabbrica by Eugenio Larosa
https://www.academia.edu/87711772/MIS...
Iscrizioni su armi e armature nel Tardo Medioevo by Marco Merlo
https://www.academia.edu/37617351/Isc...

👍 Perfect for:
History buffs interested in medieval trade and law
Sword collectors and enthusiasts seeking deeper historical context
Anyone curious about the origins of trademarks

📖 What you'll learn:
The significance of makers' marks on arms and armour in medieval times
How notaries documented legal disputes
Details of two specific court cases from the 1420s and 1430s involving prominent families.
Insights into the legal framework surrounding forgery and trademark infringement in medieval Milan.

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