This study investigates the rise of the Este family in Garfagnana (Tuscany, Italy) during the first half of the 15th century. The Este wanted to annex this region to improve their cast-iron production both for military and economic advantages. This article, thanks to a document found in the State Archives of Modena, encompasses an overview of the Fornovolasco settlement, a description of the furnace room, an analysis of the first casting campaign, and an attempt at furnace sizing. In the final section, a brief characterization of a cast-iron artifact found in that region and probably coming from this casting campaign is provided.

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15 世纪末在 Fornovolasco（意大利）的炼铁、Canecchio 炉和人工制品表征

本研究调查了 15 世纪上半叶在加尔法尼亚纳（意大利托斯卡纳）的埃斯特家族的崛起。为了军事和经济优势，埃斯特人想吞并这个地区，以提高他们的铸铁生产。由于在摩德纳国家档案馆中找到了一份文件，这篇文章包括对 Fornovolasco 定居点的概述、对炉室的描述、对第一次铸造活动的分析以及对熔炉尺寸的尝试。在最后一部分，简要描述了在该地区发现的可能来自这次铸造活动的铸铁制品。