Uncategorized 1753: The Åshammar foundry receives the ÅH stamp May 12, 1753 / May 20, 2026 by admin A symbol of early quality assurance and export standards In 1753, the Åshammar Forging and Nail Foundry officially received the “ÅH” stamp to mark its products. The Swedish government increasingly regulated iron production around this time through Bergskollegium, a dedicated government body that oversaw mining, smelting and forging activities throughout the country. Iron stamps served […] Read more »
