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Originally Posted by Luc
On the card is written "established 200 years", but its London office opened in 1905. Can someone please explain?
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I think it is possibly an "inherited" claim.
From "TRADES DIRECTORY, 1914."
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Gaunt J. R. & Son Ltd.(late Ed. Thurkle, est.200 years), military, naval, crest & general uniform buttons & ornaments, whistles, swords, belts, helmets, caps &o. ; gold lace-men & embroiderers : contractors to H.M.Government, 53 Conduit st. Regent street W & Warstone parade works, Birmingham
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In 1897 Gaunt & Son purchased Thurkle's business and thereafter used the Thurkle name on swords retailed by themselves.
Photo #1 shows advert from the Volunteer Service Gazette and Military Dispatch (13 September 1901).
Photo #2 from Army List March 1938.
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