Seeking information about a wine merchant or importer, about which I know only “Hans Underfen, Riøbenhavn” (the location perhaps being Copenhagen).
Please, if you have bottles or knowledge, do share. (Link to picture at full resolution.)
Hans Underfen, Riøbenhavn
Re: Hans Underfen, Riøbenhavn
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Hi Julian,
I saw your post on Hans 'Underfen'.
The typeface is Fraktur:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fraktur?wprov=sfla1
If you transcribe it into a modern typeface it reads 'Hans Andersen, Kiobenhaun'
I hope this transcription helps with your search.
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Re: Hans Underfen, Riøbenhavn
As a Dane, I can confirm that it says ‘Hans Andersen, Copenhagen’. It is just written in old language/writing.