Nobile sopra l’incanto — Nobleman as Auctioneer — Grevembroch 1-81

One of the many tasks Venetian noblemen could be charged with, was presiding over the state-run auctions of the unredeemed pawned goods of debtors, called the incanto.

The image of Venice as Justitia in the back shows that the proceedings were of a state tribunal.

Taverns and inns also served as pawn shops, to ensure common people too had access to credit.

#histodons #pawnshops #sources #translations #venetianNobility #venezia #venice

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Venice rhymes with Wine

Shortly after we had met, my now wife and I went for a morning walk around Venice, and at around eleven we stopped in a bar. As a northerner, that was still cappuccino time for me, but she ordered wine — a glass of prosecco.

Much later, I told the story to her father. "She's a good girl," he replied, and seemed quite content. Naturally, he, as a born and bred Venetian, wouldn't be seen drinking water, unless he was ill. "Acqua fa marsir i pałi," was a common reply. Water makes the mooring posts rot, which implies that you'll lose your boat.

Now, my wife and her late father aren't alcoholics. They're Venetians.

#Pawnshops #Venezia #Venice #Wine

Read more here: https://historywalksvenice.com/article/daily-life-and-customs/venice-rhymes-with-wine/

Why are there no knight shops or bishop shops? 🤪

#RandomThoughts #PawnShops

For those with a poor credit rating, or those who can’t get an overdraft, #pawnshops are, very often, the only place where those in need can raise funds. If they have something left to pawn.

-- @celinabledowska reports

#poverty
https://eastangliabylines.co.uk/a-million-of-us-turn-to-pawnshops-dickensian-britain-returns/