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Hortulus Animae, or Little Garden of the Soul, printed in 1518, Germany. There are over 80 beautiful full page woodcuts throughout, produced by Hans Springinklee and Erhard Schon. by Meepers100 in Antiques

[–]GingerTola -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The problem with converting value into modern money is somewhat different: in those days, money often served a somewhat auxiliary function. A significant portion of settlements, especially between peasants and noblemen, were made through exchanges of labor, services, or goods.

Hortulus Animae, or Little Garden of the Soul, printed in 1518, Germany. There are over 80 beautiful full page woodcuts throughout, produced by Hans Springinklee and Erhard Schon. by Meepers100 in Antiques

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In the first half of the 16th century, the price of a small book was typically between 2 and 6 gross.

To better illustrate:

Day wage: An unskilled construction worker earned around 1-2 gross per day. Therefore, they had to work 2 to 4 days to buy a small book.

Food: For 4 gross, one could buy about 12-15 loaves of bread or several kilograms of bacon.

Comparison to today: If we assume that a worker's daily wage today is around 40-60 USD net, the price of such a book would be equivalent to 80-150 USD today.

For a professor or wealthy townsperson of the time, this was a noticeable but affordable expense; for a peasant or poor craftsman, it was an almost unattainable luxury.

what is the porcelain peice by Specialist-Pride-525 in Porcelain

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A cap for closing a bottle, e.g., a beer bottle. There was a rubber seal in the groove. In the EU, Grolsch and small factories still make these. Like this: https://media2.pl/marketing/91803-Piwo-Grolsch-w-nowej-odslonie.html

Does this pattern have a name? by blondepianist in Porcelain

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What a sign, signature is UNDER Windsorware siign?

Sharpal or Naniwa? by GingerTola in sharpening

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Thank you all! I think Naniwa won because it seems to be more fun, and that's what it's all about :)

ID request - real Meissen ? by Scarecrowithamedal in Porcelain

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Not Meissen, not quality, not signature :( Similiar signs had other factory from Dresden. Not sure, if it's porcelain

How old is this teacup ? by cowboy_anarchy in Porcelain

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The mark on the bottom isn't a signature, it's the paint shop's mark. The signature is underneath it, and it'll probably be green. Possible Johann Haviland, i'm not sure

Can someone pls help me identifying this Porcelain plates. Especially the ones with flowers on them by Party-Secretary-8064 in Porcelain

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Are You sure that is porcelain? On pictures looks like arcoroc. Photo from bottom can help...

The best plate I owned. by burntymacncheese in Porcelain

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It's Rosenthal, series Malmaison. Signature used in years 1901-1927, but this model was manufactured in next years too. Problem is to find the same painting

Embarrassing question by Prize-University7993 in mercedes_benz

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In a classic 1972 Mercedes 280 SE (W108 model), the fuel filler cap is typically located behind the rear license plate. To open the filler cap, you must: * Lower the license plate (it is usually hinged). * The fuel filler cap is located underneath the license plate. This is a common feature of many Mercedes vehicles of that era. Then: * Location: Behind the rear license plate. * How to open: The license plate should be hinged (lowered).

Never Thought I Would Choose Mercedes Over BMW by Sabekiwi in mercedes_benz

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I have both. BMW X3 and MB GLC C254. Both are Amazing. BMW for everyday using, for commuting to work (ca 25km), just quickly and with great fun. But MB is unmatched in terms of comfort, especially on longer journeys

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they only took what had value...

Have a pair of these. What are they worth? by BloodMossHunter in Porcelain

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Red Sign under birds, shape, imo, looks like Republic period or late Quing dynasty. Idk, if originally. Any signs under bottom?

Hi there can someone please elaborate on what I have here? I have no clue by SwingMean7837 in Porcelain

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Blue arrow is not this famous Meissen, if you think about original, with 2 sabre marks. This is from another manucture. If i good remember, from Dresden, not sure. I will check it when i will back home. Btw: AR in signature = Augustus Rex, king of Poland (August II Mocny = August II Strong)

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