countermark
A smaller and subsidiary WATERMARK found in
antique papers, usually in the opposite half of
the sheet to the watermark. It usually consists of
the name or initial of the papermaker, the date,
and the place of manufacture, although small
devices such as a small post-horn or cabalistic
signs have been used. The countermark was
introduced in the 17th century. (69 , 156 )
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