J.R. Gaunt

[Sonofacqms]

Could anyone tell me the exact date when J.R. Gaunt stopped manufacturing badges in London and moved to Birmingham?

Rob

[hagwalther]

Hi Rob,

I can only comment from an A/A perspective but why do you think Gaunt made badges in London?

They certainly had admin/sales offices in London from 1918 until I believe 1973 when John R. Gaunt sold up to the Birmingham Mint Group. By 1985 the registered office was:

The Mint, Icknield Street, Birmingham, B18 6RX

where Gaunt was known as:

‘A subsidiary of The Birmingham Mint PLC’.

For actual manufacture as far as I know, again from an A/A perspective only, all was carried out at the Warstone Parade Works, Birmingham.

Regards

Chris

[Mike_2817]

I think Sonofacqms is refering to the use of the 'J.R. GAUNT LONDON' mark on badges Chris, including annodised.

[hagwalther]

Originally Posted by Mike_2817

I think Sonofacqms is refering to the use of the 'J.R. GAUNT LONDON' mark on badges Chris, including annodised.

This may help then:

http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/for...ad.php?t=27418

Regards

Chris

[Sonofacqms]

Many thanks chaps, sorry my original thread was not too clear, but yes, I wanted to know roughly when the Gaunt London stopped being used on current serving units badges.

Rob