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Old Photographs, Recognition, Handwriting Deciphering => Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition => Topic started by: artlover123 on Sunday 28 May 23 16:43 BST (UK)

Title: Antique map and maker
Post by: artlover123 on Sunday 28 May 23 16:43 BST (UK)

Dear all,

I have an antique map of Berkshire which has been signed and dated, though to me illegibly. I wondered whether you might help please.

Sincerely,
Joshua

Title: Re: Antique map and maker
Post by: arthurk on Sunday 28 May 23 16:55 BST (UK)

It looks to me like:

J. Young facit
August 1839

'facit' is Latin for 'he/she makes', but the usual word in this context would be 'fecit' - 'he/she made [this]'. It might in fact be 'fecit' here, as the second letter is a bit unclear.

Title: Re: Antique map and maker
Post by: Watson on Sunday 28 May 23 17:05 BST (UK)

I would say fecit on the grounds that facit would be abnormal in the context.

Title: Re: Antique map and maker
Post by: artlover123 on Sunday 28 May 23 17:28 BST (UK)

Many thanks for the help :) J