Per the Bregoli "ribbon & scroll" pattern on the Berettas: Belgian master Hippolite Corombelle has been credited with introducing this pattern to Italy, or at least popularizing it there. Corembelle worked at Beretta mid-Century, and trained many of its engravers.

If you visit the Liege Arms Museum they have an exhibit dedicated to him.

Last edited by Blackadder; 01/11/08 10:38 AM.