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Originally Posted by Keith Blakeman
I can say I'm blown away with it Peter. I don't like un-voided crowns on any London badge and these 'minor maker' stamps always get the alarm bells ringing. Whilst many a small firm may have made buttons, etc there are far to many dubious brands around, Butler, BP & Co., Gladman & Norman, W (arrow) D, Jennens, and these are often seen on obvious copies. I've said on here before all of a sudden a new crop of these badges come onto the market usually but not always on rare items.
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Only a thought but could Charles Reeves have been a Gentlemen's Outfitters, making the badge a private purchase item? Probably miles out of course!
Ry