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The French have a
long tradition of making excellent copper and brassware.
Copperware is known generally as Dinanderie after one of the earliest
centres of excellence. Production has followed all the needs of the
interior decorator from simple and minimalist through all the recognised
periods. Intricate designs are frequently found in well crafted
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Much metalware that is
recognisably French in design and manufacture bears no makers mark.
Other marks are proving difficult to identify. Help will be much
appreciated and acknowledged. |
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Dinanderie -
a mark under a souvenir jug from the historical brassmaking town of Dinant-on-Meuse,
Belgium.
Interestingly, birds are perched on the crossed hammers of the metalworkers.
Also stamped 'Made in Belgium' since borders have moved. |
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The mark of 'A
Rawlin', a maker from Dinant found under a brass vase.
Further information welcome. |
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The last of the
dinandiéres still working in Rue du
Moulin, Dinant, Belgium. He is raising the characters on a nameplate. |
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Breveté Sans Guarantie
du Government, design registration mark, without government guarantee.
This is a near-equivalent to 'Patent applied for' and was used after 1844.
(Thanks to Greg Rahn and the BL). This is because the mark was issued
without examination of the design. It is most frequently used after
1844 but the Wikipedia article lists the 1791 revolution statue as the start
of the patent system. The 1800 & 1844 Statues to update the 1791 laws. |
Bté
S.G.D.G. |
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http://www.robic.ca/publications/Pdf/246-SLA.pdf |
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'L C '
and fouled anchor mark found on a copper coffee pot and similar items.
The anchor is said to represent the French Naval Medical service but the
mark appears on many items for the domestic market. |
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A later version
of the same mark under a spirit kettle. (courtesy James Ireland) |
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L
Cadec Ltd., makers of copper cookware, further details welcome.
French? |
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Christofle & Cie.,
Saint Denis, France, founded 1831, was one of the earliest and most important
European suppliers of japonisme (Japanese-inspired) metalwork. The firm
still flourishes and remains a leading European producer of silver and
electroplated art metal ware. Many of their best items were designed by
Joseph Maria Olbrich but they also made a range of factory made Dinanderie.
This mark is under a porringer. |
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Eclat
unknown
mark on table lighter. |
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FAIB,
unknown mark on copper tray. |
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DeHillerin
, cookware, founded 1820. Paris,
France. (Photo courtesy Sarah & John Hardcastle)
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http://www.e-dehillerin.fr/ |
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AR (or AP?) unknown mark on cast brass French pen tray.
More information welcome. |
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Guaranti Villedieu plus a one pint capacity mark on a Guernsey jug.
Villedieu-les-Poêles
is a town some distance South West of Caen in Normandy, France. It has been
a copper-working centre since it was granted to the Knights Templar by Henry
1, King of England and Duke of Normandy in the 12th century. The
Corporation of Coppersmiths of Villedieu was recognised by the subsequent
Kings of France in the 14th century which has lead to the
‘Guaranti Villedieu’ warranty of origin. The town has escaped the worst
effects of wars through the centuries and retains medieval charm and a
number of shops making and selling copperware from souvenirs through
cookware to complete batteries de cuisine.
Bell foundries
were set up by immigrants from Lorraine about 1780 and visits are still
possible. |
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http://www.atelierducuivre.com
http://www.ot-villedieu.fr/metiers-art.htm |
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AJM
Couteil, 2 rue
Carnot.
Boutique
de la Fonderie de Cloches (Bell Foundry)
Rue du Pont Chignon
Cadeaux
Souvenirs, 8 Rue
Carnot
Cuivres
Gallien, 08/10 Place
de la République
Etienne Dulin Atelier du Cuivre, 54, Rue du General
Huard, F50800 Villedieu les Poêules. (Visitable factory and shop)
Hier et
Aujourd'hui 11 Place
des Chevaliers de Malte
La
Boutique du Dinandier,
33 place de la République
La
Cuivrerie Sourdine, Michel Lelegard,
20 Rue Carnot |
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'FH'
monogram of an unknown maker over a Viking type longboat with 'guaranti
Villedieu France'. |
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L.
Lecellier Villedieu used a copper working logo. |
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Paris
Bimetal - this mark found on small silver-lined copper serving bowls
with handles used for the service of warm brandy or rich sauces. The
maker using the crown and clasped hands symbols is not yet identified. The
British agents were T. Goode & Son of 19, South Audley Street, London.
The broad arrow may mean that it was for use by service personnel.
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Mark on a good
small copper saucepan supplied recently in France by Cuivre de Cerdon.
It is believed that the items may have been made in Morocco for distribution in
France. |
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Cockerel found
as a maker's mark on a French saucepan. Information on maker welcome.
(Ack Sarah Foulis). |
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Makers and their Marks
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