Every time I think I am beginning to get a handle on this, something comes along to throw my ideas to one side. These photos seem to throw the theories in the air in one respect but they also too seem to support other theories. It is clear that the designs differ to quite a significant amount, be it the edging of the crown, degree of seeding on the background and differing fonts. However, Mike’s suggestions of different manufactures does appear to be a strong possibility. I am now feeling less certain of the ‘10 ball crown’ and drawn more towards the ‘9 ball crown’ examples. However, the enamelled version has come as a real surprise.
So I am concluding........er, um, well, yes!
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He who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead; his eyes are closed. (Albert Einstein)
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