Robinidas

Hi guys I'm new to this forum, from the UK based near York. Already gained some great info from some threads, so gonna lurk about a bit more =]

Ah that could explain the 'arrant' part

Awesome thanks! 

Newby here!

I've just started blade smithing as a new hobbie and I've recently purchased an anvil. I have given it a clean up and and found these inscriptions/markings (pictures attached) can anyone help me with what they mean? manufacturer or anything else? I'm interested in the history of it, thanks people. =]